How are local groups preparing to help people this winter?
The famous line from Game of Thrones ‘Winter is Coming’ is more and more becoming an appropriate description of how...
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month: fighting the stigma
Since 1989, October has been known as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to support victims and survivors of...
The Scandinavian detour: Word on the Street
‘University will be the best time of your life’ is a statement with which I have a complicated relationship. Universities...
The Baltics States’ lingering Russia problem, and those caught in between
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Baltic states - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania - have been presented...
Exploring the evolution of Black History in Britain: reflecting on 40 years of progress
On a gorgeous Saturday morning, I stood at the steps of Parkinson Building, eagerly awaiting an enlightening walk. Although the...
Why I chose Leiden: A student’s insights on studying abroad in the Netherlands
When I stepped off the train to find myself in the small city of Leiden, I wondered what I had...
Is the South of France the ultimate paradise? A year abroad unveiling the French lifestyle
So the short answer? Yes. I had the privilege of spending my year abroad in a small, sunny town called...
Beyond the beaches: the two faces of Cape Town
Monday afternoon, mid-October. I watch the UV index decrease from twelve to eleven as I alternate between sunbathing and swimming....
The Conservative Leadership Contest: Is the dominance of the Right here to stay?
On 4 July the Conservative Party suffered a catastrophic electoral defeat against Keir Starmer’s Labour, losing 244 seats, primarily to...
The liberation of friendship: how friends at University set me free
Friendship for me has often felt like a game of balancing acts where I’ve found myself teetering on the edge...