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Parasocialism: Your Idols Aren't Humans, They're Pawns
Our Notts Uncovered writer Addie interviews three UNM students about consumerism in today's celebrity and entertainment-centric market.
Hajar Haq
2 days ago13 min read


David McElroy: Weaving Life's Landscapes into Verse
David McElroy's poetry pulses with the raw energy of lived experience. From the windswept wilds of Alaska to the bustling streets of urban taxi cabs, and the misty rice fields of Bali. In a recent interview with Notts Uncovered writer Iman Humaira, McElroy opened up about his path to poetry, the mentors who shaped him, and the themes that bind his verses to the world's vast tapestry.
Iman Humaira
3 days ago4 min read


Wellness Wrapped in Capitalism: An Exclusive Interview with Aiman from Cerita Matcha
The year is 2025, and everyone is fixated on the latest micro-trends. From designer yoga mats to Lululemon sets, capitalism has infiltrated the wellness scene. And matcha is no different. Notts Uncovered Interviewer Awana Al Islam talks to student-founder of Cerita Matcha, Aiman Sabarudin, to get his thoughts on the rise of matcha culture and the wellness industry as a whole.
Awana Al Islam
Nov 3, 20257 min read


Gen Z Humour is Not (Just) Funny
Everything has become a meme, or has it? Join Section Editor Hajar Haq in our second edition of Notts Uncovered, as she picks the brain of Safiyyah Mitha, a foundation student fluent in the language of absurd media, and dissect what makes 'Gen Z Humour' so Gen Z.
Hajar Haq
Oct 11, 20255 min read


Friendships in the Age of Followers
Friendships can be incredibly difficult to navigate, especially at the start of a new chapter in life. In our first edition of Notts Uncovered, Section Editor Hajar Haq explores the candid and heartwarming friendship of two girls in the Nottingham Foundation Programme. My heart rate rises in satisfaction when I see my follower and following count rise beyond 200. Admittedly, a twinge of envy follows as I compare to my other friends’ and their stories show strangers in their l
Hajar Haq
Oct 3, 20257 min read
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