Coronavirus has sparked an almost apocalyptic public response. The media’s coverage has led people to bulk buy certain items in a state of panic, making supermarkets appear like a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Furthermore, the mainstream media […]
Security, Data, and the Future of Elections
‘It began with a dream of a connected world. A space where everyone can share experiences and feel less alone. It wasn’t long before this world become our matchmaker, fact-checker, personal entertainer, photo book , […]
Tensions Rise at Greek-Turkish border
The situation on the border between Turkey and Greece is rapidly escalating out of control, as migrants attempting to reach a new home and safe haven in Europe have engaged in violent clashes with riot […]
Jeff Bezos Launches the ‘Bezos Earth Fund’, Donating $10 billion to Combat Climate Change
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made one of the largest philanthropic commitments ever made by an individual at the end of last month. The businessman announced via Instagram that he intends to donate around eight percent […]
Leeds Student Community First Responders Celebrate Attending 1000th Call
Leeds Student Community First Responders began in 2016 as the slightly rogue idea of a now almost final year medical student. We have since grown to encompass over 100 volunteers, and are proud to recruit […]
Stacey Dooley: A Different Approach to Journalism
On the 12th February, Stacey Dooley, British broadcast journalist and TV personality, graced Leeds Town Hall with a talk on her career, humble beginnings, and upcoming work. The conversation with Joyce Trozzo, a producer who […]
Where’s The Russia Report?
From the election of Donald Trump, the Brexit campaign, Cambridge Analytica and the Salisbury Skripal poisonings to the infiltration of British democracy and the manipulation of the EU referendum – Russian intelligence agencies have, supposedly, […]
More Scandals at the Home Office
A new scandal has arisen involving Priti Patel and bullying claims within the Government. In recent times, Home Secretaries have more often than not found themselves at the centre of a media storm. Matthew Whiteley […]
Northern Cities Need Better Rail Services… But is HS2 the Answer?
The Government has given the green light to the development of a high speed rail line, connecting the North and the South. However, is the decision to begin building from London the best for England? […]
Julian Assange: Political Villain or Robin Hood of the Truth?
Few figures are simultaneously quite so feared and admired as Julian Assange. The WikiLeaks founder has had a long and tumultuous history in the public eye, as the legal battles and moral debates surrounding him […]