It has commenced. The dubbed as ‘national diet month’ by podcast-host Julie Duffy Dillon is here. And this year the typical post-Christmas persuasions come hand in hand with an additional array of lockdowns and restrictions. […]
Winter skincare saviours
Winter can also be a difficult time if, like me, you suffer from dry skin. But fear not! In this article I will be sharing some tried and tested skincare favourites and organising them into a well-rounded skincare routine, giving your skin a little treat this January at a student-friendly price!
Students left in the lurch: We’re not happy!
Sarah Garraway reflects on students’ feelings about the government’s negligence.
New Year, Same Me
As the clock strikes midnight and the new year has begun, many of us feel pressurised to make these new year’s resolutions that supposedly ‘better ourselves’. These resolutions are often revolving around diets, exercise and […]
2020: Reflecting with kindness
Scrap the resolutions you made pre-Covid, don’t ask yourself those questions. Here’s a list of questions you can ask yourself when you reflect on the year…
Lockdown 3.0…here we go again!
With the recent announcement of a third lockdown, it can be easy to feel a bit uneasy about the whole situation and trust me, you are not alone. One of the most important things is […]
Living Green: Does ‘Nut Cheese’ taste as bad as it sounds?
With the ever-rising number of vegans amongst the Leeds Student population and the nation, multiple supermarkets have brought out great options for those among us who are sacrificing turkey, goose-fat roast potatoes and pigs in […]
Living Green: I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Every Christmas, there is enough unrecyclable wrapping paper to wrap the equator nine times. And that’s just in the UK. The amount of waste we produce increases by a shocking 30 percent at this time […]
Surviving and Thriving: how coffee shops have navigated COVID-19
Leeds has emerged from Lockdown 2.0 and straight into tier 3 of the government’s COVID restrictions. This has meant that many of Leeds’ hospitality venues have been forced to keep their doors closed for a […]
Interview with The Pandemic Podcast
The Pandemic Podcast is a podcast organised by University of Leeds students and it launched its first episode on November 21st. The podcast is here to talk openly and honestly about student experiences as well […]
Living Green: How to Shop Sustainably Online
How often have you clicked “add to basket” in the last couple of weeks? Online sales have spiked significantly during the pandemic. Understandably, it’s hard to resist cheap and trendy fashion, especially when it’s delivered […]
Living Green: From Almond to Oat – Your Ultimate Guide to Plant-Milks
In 2019, 32% of UK households bought dairy-free milk. With the prevalence of lactose allergies, the rise in people converting to veganism and increasing awareness of the negative environmental impact of purchasing dairy, it comes […]