On 6 September 2018, the Indian Supreme court overturned Section 377 of the 1861 Indian Penal Code. The ruling decriminalised consensual homosexual sex – a decision which signals India’s transition not only towards sexual liberation […]
The Kavanaugh/Ford case – How Partisan Politics Trumped Social Justice
Warning: This article discusses sexual assault and violence. Over the past two weeks, the world has watched Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, become embroiled in a politically fuelled battle following multiple […]
Girls or Brides? The Issue of Child Marriage in Malaysia
“I see my friends and the next thing you know, they’re in Form 5,” a girl who left school at the age of 13 to get married speaks up. “They’re almost out of school. It’s […]
The ‘Nigerian Factor’: The Nigerian Students’ Society in Perspective
The interlude between the end of high school and the start of university poses a tricky one for many international students in terms of adaptability in a new environment. As a 17-year-old naïve Nigerian girl, […]
Arriving in Morocco: A Student’s Experience of Study Abroad
Although, not as popular as some other countries, many students in the UK indeed undertake study or work abroad placements every year through university connections or other programmes such as Erasmus. Of those who choose […]
Amika George: The Young Activist Tackling Period Poverty
Period poverty. The latest phenomenon that has gone unheard of for so long yet caused such outrage and inspired movements when the public sphere’s attention was drawn to it. This isn’t just a ‘third world’ […]
Contra-de-ceptive App? Natural Cycles and the Future of Contraception
It has been over 50 years since effective contraception was invented. The invention of hormonal contraception brought widespread benefits to women (and men) such as the opportunity for women to control their childbearing, an increase […]
Top Tips for Freshers 2018 – Straight Out of the Horse’s Mouth
Starting university is daunting. No matter how many Netflix programs you watch about ‘starting out uni’ or how many open days you’ve been to, the first day is always going to be highly nerve-wracking and […]
Rogue Landlords: Essential Tips for Renting as a Student
Renting privately is often seen as the natural step for students after first-year. It can be an exciting and defining time in a student’s life. House hunting, living with friends and budgeting can give students […]
The Windrush Scandal: May’s Britain Takes Us Back To The 1950s
As the Windrush scandal grips every news headline, Britain has been left in utter disbelief that our system has allowed such inhumane treatments to occur. From extreme cases of those denied cancer treatment, to those […]
The Windrush Generation vs. Theresa May
Recently, a scandal between the Prime Minister and the Caribbean community in Britain has emerged due to the continuation of a hostile environment for those considered illegal immigrants. The current situation has even involved the […]
Chilling Silence: the British Government and the War in Yemen
‘The Forgotten War’ has been the title given to the ongoing devastation and bloodshed underway in its third year in Yemen. The chilling silence that has consumed much of the British government regarding the conflict […]