As a humanities student, I’m well acquainted with UCU (The University and College Union which represents academic staff at the university) strike action, having had multiple tutors go on strike over 17 days in my first year of uni (2019-20).
Top Picks for the Spookiest Halloweekend
Writer Harriet Purbrick shares her thoughts on the best films to watch this Halloweekend.
The Freshers Flu That Just Won’t Go
We are all sick right now. At least that’s what I’m telling myself to soften the FOMO as I make myself my sixth cup of Lemsip and cancel my plans all over again. But I’m […]
What to watch: Swedish Films
Need to shake up your watchlist and want to dive into some international (film) waters – Harriet Purbrick has listed some of their favourites.
Instagram Activism & Its Pastel-Coloured Classroom
It only took a far-right Trumpist coup on the US government for people to start making fun of Instagram activism… Specifically the Twitter user @AJ_Jeremiah (bæ J) who posted these spoofs. Yet it wasn’t long […]
Podcasts you need to start listening to right now
From talking pregnancy tests to your least favourite colleague in HR, Harriet Purbrick explores the podcasts you should be listening to but probably aren’t.
Clubs closed but parties continue: The Leeds students campaigning for safe drug use in lockdown
Harriet Purbrick, of the Students for Sensible Drugs Policy Society, explores how, even with the clubs closed, drug testing is as necessary as ever.