Where is the UK’s sustainable housing?
By Maud Webster The UK is home to plenty of examples of sustainable housing, from single small-builds to whole housing schemes. So why do...
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Dec 27, 20204 min read
Supporting local bookshops: The socially conscious alternatives to big chains
Bookshops have been increasingly struggling over the past few years due to big corporations like Amazon’s growth and accessibility – and...
Dec 23, 20204 min read
Why the hospitality and retail industries should be closed over Christmas
By Lauren Taylor Having worked in retail for several years I have experienced the festive season from behind a till in a high street...
Dec 21, 20205 min read
Don’t Hate the Game, Hate the Player: Plans to restructure football put equality at risk
By Sacha Perera ‘Project Big Picture’, a plan put together by established clubs to restructure English football to their benefit,...
Dec 20, 20205 min read
COVID has revealed the stark difference between us and celebrities
In the digital age, it can be easy to feel connected with celebrities as they constantly post about their lives online. From sharing...
Dec 19, 20203 min read
How much is your milk? The true price of veganism
By Maud Webster What makes one diet environmentally better than another? Whilst we can compare averaged stats, it falls to us to consider...
Dec 5, 20205 min read
The weaponisation of makeup is radical and political in the hands of the queer community, not Kamala
The Telegraph’s highly controversial article ‘Why Kamala Harris is the modern beauty icon the world needs’ reignited the beauty debate...
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Life before death: Obituaries should be for the living
Obituaries are important for paying tribute to the deceased and allowing people to recount the person’s life. But shouldn’t we be...
Nov 27, 20205 min read
Going to the doctor is more than a phobia for people of colour: Here’s why
Entering a second national lockdown in the space of a year can be very anxiety-inducing. But for ethnic minorities, in particular,...
Nov 17, 20204 min read
Students, universities and unions have failed to engage in social activism
By Sacha Perera Students are the voice of the future, but in these troubling times, one thing is now clear: a lack of engagement with(in)...
Nov 15, 20205 min read
Pinterest: Social media without the social
So many of us use social media on a daily basis and have different opinions when it comes to how it affects us. What can be agreed upon...
Nov 2, 20204 min read
From sausage to saus… ish? Rebranding veggie alternatives is a complete waste of time
Last weekend, EU lawmakers rejected a proposal to ban the use of meat denominations for vegetarian alternatives. Luckily, we won’t have...
Oct 22, 20204 min read
Attenborough’s Insta moment: A waste of time or a green revolution?
While I love seeing Sir David Attenborough on my Insta feed, I can’t help but ask myself: is there any point? Few people have achieved...
Oct 13, 20204 min read
Blinded by diet culture
I’ve been blinded by diet culture since my early teenage years. Throughout the years, I realised that it deprived me of meaningful...
Oct 12, 20204 min read
Why does the world hate teenage girls?
There are stereotypes and judgments made about every age group, but perhaps none more criticised than teenage girls. Labelled as...
Sep 14, 20204 min read
Is COVID-19 the last chance to keep Barcelona’s culture alive?
By Amelia Smith We all know Barcelona as the vibrant city of Catalonia; famous for its street performers, rich culture and beautiful...
Sep 12, 20204 min read
“Don’t kill your gran” – Young people are being slandered for the mistakes of poor governance and cr
Once again, the resurgence of the ‘young people are irresponsible’ narrative has reared its ugly head. With Matt Hancock’s latest demand...
Sep 10, 20206 min read
Dirty money and greenwashing: Oatly’s recent investment deal shocks consumers
By Holly Davies Oatly is the latest in a long line of brands to get called out for potentially unethical practices. Their previous status...
Sep 8, 20206 min read
Gestures, signs and symbols: the quest for meaning in British politics
By Peter Kardynal A man who rose to power through showmanship, playacting and fabrications declares ‘I don’t believe in gestures’; let’s...
Sep 3, 20205 min read
Is there such a thing as a “mutant algorithm”? Of course not, but biased ones are everywhere
By Lauren Greenan Algorithms have been a hot topic in the news recently, and not for a good reason. But should they really be taking the...
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