The rapid spread of the coronavirus in 2020 has seen an unprecedented crackdown on personal freedoms across the world as governments have invoked emergency powers. Public gatherings have been banned, restaurants and bars have been […]
A Modern Day Portrayal of Emotional Abuse
This article discusses themes surrounding emotional abuse and maybe be distressing or upsetting for some readers.
Reader Discretion is advised
Dubbing vs. Subtitling: The Case for watching Foreign Films
With subbing and dubbing each having their merits, Ananya Sriram argues that the only language that matters is the language of cinema.
A “Shambolic” Response To Coronavirus?
The idea of the coronavirus spreading around the UK is a scary one, but not unfathomable. With a growing number of individuals in the UK recieving treatment or being held in quarantine, coronavirus is no […]
Easter Celebrations Around the World
Believe it or not, not everyone is on the hunt for chocolate eggs at Easter time. Here are some of the wonderfully wacky ways others celebrate this time of year. Florence, Italy Over 300 years […]
Culture Shock: Life as an International Student
Having lived in Vietnam for the majority of my life with frequent visits back to Taiwan, it’s safe to say that moving to England has given me a few culture shocks. Below, I’ll list the […]
Settling into life at Leeds as an international student: experience and advice
Settling into the UK at university was completely different to my high school experience in the UK. Nevertheless, it was still a challenge. Initially when I arrived (having lived already in the UK for 6 […]
Leeds to remain “international institution” after Brexit
Article 50 was triggered on the 29th March, launching the start of Brexit. This marks not only the beginning of two years of negotiations, but confusion for everyone it will affect, particularly EU students and staff […]
Women of the world unite
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we take a look back at some of women’s biggest achievements from the past few months. Millions take part in Global Women’s March Over five million women took part […]
Leeds: The International City
Laura Manzi interviews members of the diverse international student population Interview 1: Raluca – Romania We sit at the Balcony with our coffee, and she starts smiling shyly. I am so glad she accepted to […]
Online Exclusive: Leeds wins award for international student satisfaction
The University of Leeds won the StudyPortals Award for Excellent Student Satisfaction 2016. StudyPortals, a university review and advice website, declared the Leeds received the award due to earning the joint highest satisfaction rank among UK universities. […]
British universities consider their post-Brexit options
British universities are considering extending their campuses into the European Union due to heightened uncertainties surrounding Brexit over what sort of relationship they will have with the EU in the future. On Monday [3 Oct. […]