60 Miles in November: Turning student wellbeing into something larger!

3rd November 2026

Written by Astelina Applegate, a 1st Year French NTU Student Hello everyone! My name is Astelina Applegate and I’m a French student here at Nottingham Trent University and also volunteering as a HealthyNTU Champion; and studying BTEC Journalism at the Nottingham College. Alongside my university studies and journalism, I care very much about students and … More 60 Miles in November: Turning student wellbeing into something larger!

“You alright?” and Other Questions International Students Never Know How to Answer

9th October 2026

By Diana Lysyuk, BA (Hons) Business Management & Marketing, Year 3, Nottingham Business School Let me tell you about the first time someone in England asked me “You alright?” I stopped. I thought about it properly. I started to answer honestly. By then, the person was already three metres away, having asked it as a … More “You alright?” and Other Questions International Students Never Know How to Answer

My experience being a HealthyNTU Champion

14th August 2026

Written by Ozcan Inanli, MA Education Year 2 It has been a privilege and honour to be a HealthyNTU Champion helping to raise awareness of mental health. Mental health is an ongoing challenge not just nationally but internationally. Being able to thoroughly help with the creation and assistance of activities such as the nature walks, … More My experience being a HealthyNTU Champion

My experience with endometriosis

2nd March 2026

Written by Natalie Norman a current Zoo Biology NTU student What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain, especially associated with menstruation. There are four different types of endometriosis: My experience When I was 12 years old, I was prescribed the oral … More My experience with endometriosis

Time to Talk: Why Men’s Mental Health Conversations Matter

5th February 2026

Written by John-Jonathan Mbithi a current MSc Project Management (Construction) final year NTU student  When it comes to mental health, men often face a unique set of challenges — not just in how they feel, but in whether they feel able to talk about it at all. Time to Talk Day is an important reminder … More Time to Talk: Why Men’s Mental Health Conversations Matter

The Overlooked Side of Substance Usage

3rd December 2025

Written by Tadiwa Musarurwa, Year 3 Psychology (Mental Health) – Mental Health Champion + Advocate I’ve always been someone who pays attention to feelings, to patterns, to the things people carry without saying. Maybe it’s the psychology degree, perhaps it’s just my nature, but growing up around loved ones who struggled with drugs and alcohol … More The Overlooked Side of Substance Usage