Are women’s futures looking grave under a Trump presidency?
On the 5 November, Donald Trump was announced as the 47th president of the United States. Not only has he...
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A community together united by joy: a story of the Harehills Unity Day
On 18 July 2024 a riot broke out in Harehills, Leeds which resulted in a night of terror for residents....
Poetry and the Environmental Crisis – Summit 2024 and The National Poetry Centre
As the climate disaster is growing more severe, with global warming leading to extremes such as flooding and droughts, severe...
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...
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...