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When will the film industry go back to normal?

When will the film industry go back to normal?

By Yasmine England BA Development Studies The smell of fresh popcorn, the extra-large fizzy drinks, the (painfully) expensive sweets and chocolates. Going to the cinema is an experience we all enjoy. It allows us to be completely immersed into another reality and to escape from whatever else is going on

Mental Health is a Social Justice Issue

Mental Health is a Social Justice Issue

By Ashika George, BA History of Art Trigger warning: Mentions of mental illness and suicide. A typical day for a student with mental health issues involves long hours spent in bed, a lack of energy to perform even the most menial tasks and a constant feeling of hopelessness. I am

The Indian Farming Reformation

The Indian Farming Reformation

By Abdul Basit, BA Economics and International Relations Annadata is a Hindi epithet that has spiritual roots and can be roughly translated as ‘he who is the bestower of nourishment.’ It is often attributed to the farmers of India by its political classes, and this term perhaps best encapsulates the

Amid a tidal wave of austerity, the UK aid narrative should be one of substance over sum

Amid a tidal wave of austerity, the UK aid narrative should be one of substance over sum

By Maxine Betteridge-Moes, MA Media in Development The year 2020 dealt two serious blows to the UK aid industry. First was Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s June announcement of a merger between the Department for International Development (DfID) and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), which was widely condemned by

Love in the time of Corona

Love in the time of Corona

Back to Basics By Anonymous The pandemic has irrevocably advanced the digital age: Zoom parties have become a staple fixture in our weekend plans. However, when it comes to dating, there is something very archaic about how we are having to navigate our love lives. After just one brief in-person

London Fashion Week February 2021 throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to expect?

London Fashion Week February 2021 throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to expect?

By Madihah Najeeb, BA Global Liberal Arts Whilst we endure the pressures of a national lockdown through the Covid-19 pandemic, there is one occasion to look forward to if you’re a fashionista with an eye for this year’s latest clothing trends. London Fashion Week, which is to take

A New Wave for Women’s Surfing

A New Wave for Women’s Surfing

By Frances Howe, LLB Two-time world champion Tyler Wright has made surfing history with her recent Maui Pro win at Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. The event was the first time that the World Surf League Women’s Championship Tour has held a competition final at Pipeline. The Maui Pro began