Finding a partner in ‘normal’ times can be hard enough, but during a global pandemic…well that’s a completely different ball game.
Cut The Rent Begins Rent Strike
Eleanor Richardson covers the #CutTheRent story, as university students across the UK go on strikes to protest against rising rent costs during the pandemic.
Politicising the house party: Why Patel’s new £800 fine deflects from the real superspreaders behind Covid – No.10
Basements pumping music you don’t really like but profess to do so on a Friday night, banging on the door of the one working toilet, and swiping a half-empty lukewarm Stella towards morning- house parties. […]
How has Covid-19 impacted independent businesses?
Three of the city’s great independents reflect on 2020 and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
What is herd immunity and why is everyone talking about it?
All you need to know about herd immunity in 250 words.
A Moment in History: COVID-19 Vaccinations
Our writer shares her experience as she volunteers at her local GP to help with the vaccination roll-out
Should we boycott the influencers who have escaped to Dubai during the Pandemic?
Despite the UK being in a national lockdown, social media personalities have flocked to Dubai, which is not subject to the same restrictive measures. As ‘essential work trips’ are one of the few justifications allowed for travel outside of the UK, the influencers are citing their trips as ‘for business’.
Leeds Climate Commission Presents Roadmap to Net-Zero
The Net-Zero roadmap produced and presented by the Leeds Climate Commission on January 7th reports that if Leeds reaches its 2030 target of net-zero emissions the city would accelerate its post-Covid recovery by reaping numerous social and economic benefits.
The UK reveals breakthrough Cancer developments amidst COVID-19
A new blood test that can detect up to 50 different types of cancer is due to be piloted across England next year. The trial is being conducted on 165,000 patients by the NHS in […]
Studio Fiasco, Netflix Eclipse & Death to Popcorn – Interview with BAFTA Nominee, Mark Herman.
Mark Herman, interviewed by writer Jack Denison, touches upon the evolution of cinema, frustrations with the film industry and how popcorn just doesn’t cut it anymore.
How is the pandemic being handled in France? A comparison
French native and international student in Leeds Marjolaine Marsille reviews how France have handled the pandemic in comparison to the UK.
Students left in the lurch: We’re not happy!
Sarah Garraway reflects on students’ feelings about the government’s negligence.