On Thursday (26 November), Matt Hancock announced which areas in England will be assigned to Tier 1, 2 and 3, respectively, under the so-called ‘COVID-19 Winter Plan’ set out by the Prime Minister earlier in […]
Study Abroad at Home: Game Nights and Food to Lift the Mood
Need help distracting yourself this lockdown? Check out this article to see how Siobhan is making the most of the little things.
‘I’m A Celeb’ is back and better than ever
The new I’m A Celeb is back and ready to entertain us over lockdown. Lauren Woodley takes you through how the long loved show is adapting to the restrictions of the pandemic.
The resurgence of reading: Reserved for the rich?
Esme McGowan explores the fundamental importance of reading to multiple groups in society, and in particular, its provision of essential escapism for all during the lockdown.
Shop the Lockdown Look: an exclusive interview with brand new clothing company, The Apparel
When you walk across the University of Leeds campus, it is rare if you don’t see someone wearing the beloved ¼ zips or showing off their societies new merchandise. However, a brand-new clothing company, ‘The […]
Hundreds of authors join #Signforourbookshops in an effort to support local bookstores
Hundreds of authors are signing up to help keep local and independent bookstores running throughout lockdown.
Mental Health vs. Physical health: Is ignoring government guidelines sometimes the right thing to do?
Caring for our mental health has always been essential, but now maybe even more than ever! Amid a global pandemic and during a second lockdown, it is easy to forget about taking care of ourselves and prioritising our mental well-being.
New online bookshop launched to rival Amazon
Bookshop.org have launched an initiative that is set to save local and independent bookstores from closure, as it encourages shopping locally and staves off multi-billion dollar companies!
Gender differences in lockdown dreams
If you thought you could get away from the stresses of Covid by having a nap, you’d be wrong.
Cooking together: House nights in
Having a house meal every week or even every month not only gives you something to look forward to, but can be a really good way to get to know your housemates much better and just have a laugh, so why not give it a go! Cooking doesn’t have to be boring, make it global, travel the world with your food and just have some fun!
Rooted: Feed your mind through nature
So, as the country transitions into another lockdown, we’ve dug deep to uproot and offer some mechanisms that can be put into place to boost body and mind.
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