Across the UK, women & non-binary people will be striking on the 8th of March for better rights and services. Here’s why this strike should also involve university staff and students. The International Women’s Strike, […]
Power Within Pages: Women in Literature
Combining World Book Day and International Women’s Day, Megan talks women in literature. With World Book Day and International Women’s Day being celebrated on the 7th and 8th of March this year, what better time is […]
Going Beyond Performative Feminism
In this digital age, where information is so readily available and easily accessible, and at a time in which our desire to be ‘on trend’ has increased exponentially, performative feminism has emerged – and it […]
‘How to be a Beautiful Woman’ – As Told by an Ignorant Twitter User
Be thin, oh, but not too thin. Bones are ugly, fat is ugly, so just be ‘thin’: a vague term, but if it means skipping a few meals, why not? Your body is merely an […]
I Am All of the Other Girls
Georgie tackles the phrase “I’m not like other girls” this International Women’s Day. I am an amalgamation of every woman I have ever known, every book I have ever read and every film I have […]
Free Sanitary Products in Hospital: Moving Forward or About Time?
Its official. The NHS has finally agreed that women in hospitals across England will be provided with free sanitary products whenever they are needed, commencing this summer. Does this prove that the NHS are taking […]
Shelf Awareness: Remembering How Reading Can Be Life Changing
With World Book Day coming up on March 7th, a day which I remember celebrating in primary school by dressing up as weird and wacky literary characters for a day (mine included an Oompa Loompa […]
PETA’s Extreme Behaviour: Criticising Dead Celebrities and Promoting Misogyny
One could assume that an organisation such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), which fights for animal welfare and rights, would take on a more peaceful and sensitive approach, yet the organisation’s […]
Equality in Sports
The problem of unequal treatment between men and women is highlighted as an important issue in many areas, by lots of different organizations and social movements. Differences in access to particular job positions, discrepancies in […]
Super Easy Vegan Pancake Recipe
Pancake day is arguably one of the most exciting foodie days of the year as it’s one time where you can eat your body weight in fluffy golden pancakes with absolutely no judgement from anyone […]
Rhabdomyolysis: The Danger of Going to the Gym that No-one Tells You About
Everyone thinks that going to the gym is always good for your health, but working out should be done in moderation. I learnt this recently as I began to work out my arms more at […]
Bloggers, Bookshelves and Blackcurrant Jam
Georgie writes about the book industry, and whether there’s any shelf space left for originality. There is a lot to be said for the art of writing and the enjoyment of reading: but has popular […]