Impact Podcasts

Just kidding🤪 We told you episode 5 was the last yet here we are. Graduated and evidently unemployed... So WHIN treats you to another final (promise it actually is this time) episode. Enjoy!

This was the final installment of Josie's series 'What's Hott in Notts.' Impact's resident scientist has done a fantastic job of disecting UoN's biggest STEM stories for our majority arts and humanities brains. It's been a fantastic year and we wish next year's Impact committee all the best💛 The positions of Head of Podcasts and Podcasts Editor are yet to be filled...

While it may not be light relief, 1000 Splendid Suns explores some very important issues which translate across time and place.  In today’s episode, Head of Podcasts Anna and Head of Lifestyle Jacob reviewed Nottingham Playhouse’s production of Khaled Housseini’s 2007 novel. Believe It Or Nott is a podcast covering all things important to UoN students. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @impact_p...

Ever wondered what your lecturers get up to in their research? How they got their title of Professor? Or what they do in their free time? In episode 4 of What’s Hot in Notts? Josie interviews Dr Sarah Storr about her research profiling breast cancers, how they link to other cancers and even addiction. We cover all sorts from cancer, the communities created around this disease, Ibiza, women's healt...

Ever wondered what your lecturers get up to in their research? How they got their title of Professor? Or what they do in their free time? In episode 3 of What’s Hot in Notts? Josie interviews Dr Emily O'Donnel about her research reducing flood risks here in Nottingham. We cover the effect of her work on our campus, Blue-Green infrastructure and why you should convince your parents not to pave...

Ever wondered what your lecturers get up to in their research? How they got their title of Professor? Or what they do in their free time? For the second installment of WHIN Josie interviews Assistant Professor Dr Meghan Alexander about her work informing climate policy. We cover her research, COP29 and the impact of President Trump. This is part 2 of the climate series. For an introduction to the...

Ever wondered what your lecturers get up to in their research? How they got their title of Professor? Or what they do in their free time? Welcome to the first episode of What’s Hot in Notts? Josie is interviewing one of the world’s leading climate scientists, Professor Simon Gosling, about his research, how it impacts the students here in Nottingham and how it influences his life. Teaser: rock dru...

Alongside Storm Bert, November has hit us with deadline season, freshers flu 2.0 and snow🥶 In this week’s episode, Anna is joined by contributors Josie and Amelia to catch you up on all the biggest November news.  Uni tuition fees will increase, but how will that actually affect us students? Amelia takes on the Daily Mail in her latest article, which breaks down whether content warnings on her En...

A few months ago, our Editor In Chief Leacs stumbled across a stack of old Impact newspapers dating back to the early 90s. We had a lot of fun reading through what antics students were getting up to and the biggest issues that affected them.   In this episode, Head of Podcasts Anna chats with Impact’s 1990 Editor Jane Croft who reminisces on student life. We also do a deep dive into the student fi...

Should we really be so dismissive of anti-vaxxers? How far should medical autonomy go? Do academics gate-keep information?👀 Editor-in-Chief Leacs came on the podcast today to chat all things science accessibility and how we should approach anti-vaxxers. Unsurprisingly, calling someone an idiot is probably not going to change their opinion... Believe It Or Nott is a podcast covering all things imp...

I don't know about you but October seems to have flown by! It only felt like yesterday was Welcome Week, but here we are nearly at reading week (for the lucky ones amongst us who have it). On this week's episode, Anna was joined by Head of News Soha and contributor Josie to discuss the three biggest stories affecting UoN students this October. Believe It Or Nott is a podcast covering all things im...

Lifestyle section contributor Lara recently wrote an article on the chaos that ensues during the search for second year accommodation so soon after Freshers Week. In this week’s episode Lara shared her own experiences having paid the deposit on a house which was missing two housemates for two months! She also gives us a reality check and some good advice to consider whilst house hunting.  Believe...

Davina hadn’t even been playing box lacrosse for a year when she competed at the World Championships for England who placed higher than any other European team. What an achievement🤩  Davina chatted with Anna about her time as a student in Notts, serving as President of the UoN Ladies Lacrosse Club last year and winning the BUCS Trophy the year before, and how it set her up for securing a place in...

Is the SU just a big white building with shops and cafes? A student-led organisation? Or support for sports, societies, events and volunteering? In this episode, Anna chatted with Union Development Officer Nicola and Liberation Officer Nuri to ask all about their roles, their time as UoN students and the big projects they've got lined up for this year. Believe It Or Nott is a podcast covering all...

Our second episode!  This week Head of Podcasts Anna chats to Ukrainian journalist Yulia. She talked about the ways her life has changed since the Russian invasion in 2022- from being woken up by shelling, to feeling guilty about being away from Ukraine.  But something that really comes across is how positive Yulia is. She spoke about her love of Ukrainian cuisine, her live in the moment mentality...

Hello everyone! It’s been a while but Impact Podcasts are back and better than ever. Welcome to the very first episode of Believe It Or Nott- a podcast covering all things important to UoN students.  Today Head of Podcasts Anna chatted to Print Editor Alfie about the upcoming print magazine, Welcome Week, and how to get involved with Impact. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @impact_podcasts and...

Welcome back to The Ballot Box. Today Felix is joined by Josh to deep dive into the world of French politics. Felix explains the current French election so that anybody could get to grips with it. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the standing of Impact Magazine or Impact Podcasts. Featured image courtesy of Hannah Penny and...

Welcome back to another fresh batch of The Curtain Call. The Nottingham New Theatre has been keeping busy creating another season of incredible In-House shows. Tune in to hear all the behind the scenes of the only entirely student-run theatre in England! This week, Charlotte is joined by Nick, Ylana and Nay, the director and producers of 'Jekyll and Hyde and Hilda and Martin'. They discuss the Not...

Hello and welcome to a brand new segment! Brought to you in collaboration with the University of Nottingham's Fashion Society. The girls discuss their wardrobe staples, fast fashion, and the importance of clothes for culture. Listen along to get to know the committee. Featured image courtesy of UoN Fashion Society via canva.com Music: StraightyBaby by Jason Shaw by audionautix.com

Welcome back to another fresh batch of The Curtain Call. The Nottingham New Theatre has been keeping busy creating another season of incredible In-House shows. Tune in to hear all the behind the scenes of the only entirely student-run theatre in England! This week, Hannah is joined virtually by Rachel and Helena, the director and producer of Simon Stephens' 'Punk Rock'. This dark play looks centre...

Welcome to Girl Talk, a safe space for female and non-binary students at the University of Nottingham to come together and share experiences. This is a place for the light-hearted to the heavy, from music to politics and business to film. In today's episode, Hannah, Amelia, and Cora discuss whether highly successful female figures should be celebrated by feminists if their actions are antifeminist...

Welcome to Girl Talk, a safe space for female and non-binary students at the University of Nottingham to come together and share experiences. This is a place for the light-hearted to the heavy, from music to politics and business to film. In this episode, Hannah is joined by Córa and Alex. Listen along to hear about their biggest female inspirations, their thoughts on marriage, breaking convention...