Giulio Bajona shares four iconic characters and moments from this ‘unprecedented’ year, in a cultural countdown of 2020
The proportion of students getting first-class degrees is rising
The proportion of students graduating with firsts has increased significantly in England over the past eight years, with the Office for Students, the higher education regulator, often not being able to explain some of these […]
Leeds University Online Library: Fashion Magazines at Your Fingertips
Need some fashionable quarantine reading? Giulio Bajona talks you through the fashion magazines available through our very own university library. With issues past and present, you’ll never be bored again.
Can Writing Keep Us Sane? Some Guidance From Previous Pandemics
In the midst of the current crisis, we may sometimes feel consumed by our worry and anxieties. We tune in to the latest news for regular updates and practical advice, or perhaps, on a deeper […]
Agony Aunt – Second Semester Has Worn Me Down: How Do I Push Through These Final Weeks?
Although some of us may be more prone to it than others, there’s always a time during the second semester when we all feel that ‘mental fatigue’ which has been accumulating since the start of […]
Coronavirus outbreak in Italy: Why it’s ‘healthy’ to be worried
I am not talking about mass hysteria, the kind of panic that translates into irrational behaviour and stops us from being kind to each other. I am talking about a more ‘rational’ type of concern, […]
Meditation as a ‘Study Buddy’
Meditation may sound like an ancient and exotic practice, often associated with images of Eastern wisdom and detachment from reality, but my experience has taught me that it can be a loyal companion in a hectic and often stressful life.