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Hangovers – I hate them, you hate them. Let’s get rid of them.

Nathan Woollard October 20, 2025 No Comments

I know I’m not alone when I say this – I absolutely hate hangovers. I hate that awful squeezing headache that lingers around for what…

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A bargain lover’s guide to Sherwood: Nottingham’s charity shop district

Ellie Atkinson March 7, 2025 No Comments

If you’re looking for a bargain and a day out of the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre, Sherwood is the place for you.

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‘It’s important the legacy is left behind’: More than 9,000 people sign petition demanding council to halt Marcus Garvey Centre closure

Jasmine Thomas-Alie February 24, 2025 1 Comment

An online petition has been created by staff and volunteers at the Marcus Garvey Centre calling for its reopening. The appeal was published on February 9 after Nottingham City Council announced it was set to close the site in Lenton due to safety concerns in December 2024.

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The ultimate student guide to staying full on a budget at university

Nathan Woollard December 23, 2024 No Comments

Do you ever find yourself eating and still feeling hungry? Here’s your ultimate guide to staying fuller, for longer at university.

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Decorating tips: How to make your space feel like yours

Phoebe Leonard November 28, 2024 No Comments

When moving to a new place, such as a new city for university, there is so much for you to think about. With everything that…

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NTU to host Commonwealth Esports Championships rounds at Confetti

RucsandraMoldoveanu July 28, 2022 No Comments confettiesportsNTU

NTU will be hosting the qualifying rounds of the Commonwealth Esports Championship (CEC) at its Creative Quarter Confetti campus. Competing teams will train and participate…

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NTU students compete in national esports competition BADASS University All Stars

Katie Green November 27, 2020 No Comments esportsgamingnottingham trent university

Esports is one of the fastest growing forms of popular entertainment. I took the opportunity to check out a new student competition – set up…

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Sport embraces virtual world in the face of global pandemic

Alex Brinton April 23, 2020 No Comments coronavirusesportsFIFA 20virtual sport

The sporting arena has made great efforts to cushion the impact of the COVID-19, many traditional sports are shifting to the virtual world. Esports and…

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Is there a future for therapy in gaming?

Katie Green March 1, 2020 No Comments esportsgamingnintendops4switchvirtualvrwiixbox

Gaming often gets a bad rep when it comes to its effect on people’s lives, with the industry being blamed for influencing negative behavioural changes…

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E-Sports: Durham Defenders dominate Smash Bros. at Metronome play-offs

Katie Green December 20, 2019 No Comments confettiesportslocalmatch reportnintendonottinghamswitchvarsity

We attended the National Students E-sports inaugural British University playoffs at Metronome, which kicked off with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate… For those who don’t know,…

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MPs pressure government to ban gambling in video games

Katie Green September 18, 2019 No Comments 2KaddictiondebateEAesportsfinancefortnitegamblinggaminginternetMoneyNBAoverwatchparliamentsportstechnology

Campaigners have requested that the government update their policy on gambling systems in video games. Loot boxes, or as the publisher Electronic Arts calls them,…

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5 games you should be excited for at E3 2019

Katie Green June 8, 2019 No Comments e3esportsfantasyfightinggaminglisticleMarvelmcunewnintendops4rpgsc-fishooterSpider manswitchxbox

E3 is arriving this weekend with an abundance of new gaming details for us to get excited about over the coming months. While Sony has…

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