In April 2021, the UN accused the British government of attempting to “normalise white supremacy” following the publication of The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (CRED) in March. Established in 2020, CRED was the […]
A breakdown of #NotAllMen and why it is problematic
Madeleine Williams explores the trending hashtag #notallmen. Did this hashtag derail a necessary conversation about women’s rights or is it (as WIkipedia notes), a social movement against generalisations?
A-Level and GCSE results to be decided by teachers
In March last year, the government’s decision to cancel GCSE and A-level exams cast a looming uncertainty over UK students – how would grades be awarded? Would qualifications be awarded at all? Whilst 2020 students […]
Climate change wields effects on population health
Ever since the industrial revolution, the Earth’s temperature has been continually increasing, having risen by over 1°C globally between the 1850s and today. As the world continues to economically develop, climate change is becoming more […]
Groundbreaking drama It’s A Sin sparks conversations about sexual health
Both humorous and heart-breaking, Channel Four drama It’s A Sin brings us into the midst of the AIDS crisis, taking viewers along a journey of laughter and tears with the characters on screen. The series […]
Does an increase in sustainable business signal hope for the future?
Over the last decade, environmental awareness has massively increased. A rise in media coverage and the growth of environmentalist groups has ensured that more and more people have begun adjusting their everyday habits in an […]
UK students return home early to avoid Christmas chaos
Madeleine Williams speaks to students about their response to the government advised ‘travel window’.
University of Manchester students protest against ‘prison’-like fences
Madeleine Williams hears from a first year student living in the fenced-off halls of residence at University of Manchester.