The body is a constant and inevitable presence in our everyday lives. From how we decide to get dressed to what we like to eat, from the advertisements that torment us, to other people’s looks, […]
Blogging as a full time career: the great debate
It seems quite fitting as this is the Blogs section to talk about that very topic. Blogging. As a blogger myself, albeit a small one, I have noticed one thing recently across social media: Non-bloggers […]
Appreciate your food: looking into waste and sustainability
Bethany Pownall calls for action against food waste, a growing problem in the UK. Food waste is an underestimated issue of our generation that desperately needs to be tackled. WRAP, a waste and recycling advisory […]
January blues: keeping your spirits high
Man Ting Yu shares her tips for keeping your spirits high in January. Here we are, nearing the end of January! Exams are finally over, but although you may have nailed your tests, January blues […]
School representative column: a day in the life of a school rep
Introducing our new column all about school reps, written by school reps. Leeds University Union is committed to making sure you love your time at Leeds, and that involves ensuring that student voices are heard. […]
Eight Best Ways to Beat the January Blues
The turkey’s been long eaten, the presents all opened, New Years is just a blur, and we’re back at Uni. Not to mention the fact that bank accounts are looking pretty empty and the cold […]
Keeping a Diary: A Real Form of Art
This year, turn over a new leaf, take up a new hobby and start writing a diary. Lifestyle and Culture Editor, Bella Davis, offers some pointers on getting started. The beginning of the year is […]
Agony aunt: student housing
I haven’t yet signed for a house. Have I missed the chance to get a good one? Not having signed for a house yet in late January can be a bit nerve-racking. Especially when left […]
A letter to liberals: put down your latte and do something
If you covered me in olive oil, put me in a room full of moist balloons and told me to hold on to as many as I could, I would have a better grasp of […]
The truth about New Years Eve
Let’s be honest, New Year’s Eve is a little over rated. I don’t just mean the overpriced drinks, the inevitable hangover, or the mad rush to find someone vaguely good looking to kiss at midnight. […]
Merry Christmas from the blogs team & a Christmas playlist
With one sleep to go until Christmas morning, the blogs team have a few words to say. This week we’ve had a few seasonal articles go up, so if you didn’t get chance to read […]
A tale of true innocence: the Christmas cow
Look at the photo above and tell me what you see. A cow you say. Yes, obviously. But what else? A source of milk? A methane-producing beast? How about: the Christmas present that changed my […]