How to shake off the January blues

January 8, 2018

Elizabeth Whittingham

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So, Christmas is well and truly over and January is now upon us, we’re already eight days in! Are you feeling blue yet? If you are, then try not to worry! January is of course a strange time, post Christmas break, when people are returning to either work, university or school. Stress can pile back […]

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Food and Student Life: Part 1 – Learning to Cook

New Year, New Health Kick!

January 6, 2018

Elizabeth Whittingham

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Yes, I know this is all a little bit cheesy, but setting these new health kick rules for 2018 will really help you to get into the swing of things! Good luck! Tip number 1, take your vitamins! Vitamins are so cheap from supermarkets, and even a cheap bottle of multivitamins will give you a […]

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Dealing with life’s stresses while at uni

What does everyone think of feminism?

October 31, 2017

Elizabeth Whittingham

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Third wave feminism divides opinion in all forms, with some stressing it is simply the equality of the sexes whilst others label it as man hating and aggressive. We spoke to some students and recent graduates to see why feminism divides opinion so dramatically. Lois, Student Well a ‘feminist’ is just someone who believe in […]

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Dealing with life’s stresses while at uni

Up to 300,000 people leaving their jobs due to mental illness

October 26, 2017

Elizabeth Whittingham

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A study by the BBC has revealed this week that up to 300,000 people are leaving their jobs each year due to mental health issues, whilst the cost of mental health on the economy is in the region of £99 billion. One in six people in the UK have mental health struggles, from bouts of […]

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Why is there so much anti-Semitism at UK universities?

How to have a clean and happy household at uni

August 5, 2017

Holly Smith

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For those of you going back to uni in September, and especially if you are moving into a brand new student house with a group of people you have never lived with before, this blog is for you. There are a few things to bear in mind that can really change the atmosphere of your […]

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Top 10 things to avoid at university

Dealing with life’s stresses while at uni

August 3, 2017

Holly Smith

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This blog is all about where to turn if you need extra help with life’s stresses. Sometimes things can become so overwhelming it is difficult to know where to turn. There is a lot that we are bombarded with upon entering uni but not so much about mental health. Not all of us have friends […]

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Top 10 things to avoid at university

Top 10 things to avoid at university

July 26, 2017

Holly Smith

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University is a time when we all discover our interests, get to pursue a subject we have chosen, and meet like-minded people. However, during this experience, there are some things worth avoiding. I’ve compiled a list of the top 10 things to avoid at university, see how many of them you can implement!   Leaving […]

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Everything you need to know in order to prepare for your first year of university

DECISION TO ABOLISH NHS BURSARIES CAUSES SLUMP IN MIDWIFE AND NURSING APPLICATIONS

July 24, 2017

Elizabeth Whittingham

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A recent study has found that applications by nurses and midwives have dramatically dropped since the government’s decision to abolish NHS bursaries, leaving thousands of students with the prospect of now finding upwards of £9000 a year for their fees. This comes as a shock to many prospective nurses, with a clear majority being working […]

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Top 10 things to avoid at university

Why don’t milennials believe in God or want children?

July 23, 2017

Holly Smith

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Lifestyle

A forum debate recently posted on Reddit concerned the question about why some people don’t believe in God or want children. The arguments seems to be centred around personal freedom (in not wanting children), and a really interesting stance about how the internet has given us many perspectives. I decided to explore these ideas surrounding why. […]

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Top 10 things to avoid at university

‘Penis seat’ aims to tackle sexual harassment in Mexico

April 21, 2017

Holly Smith

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COMMUTERS in Mexico were left puzzled after their tube train had a seat…in the shape of a penis. The publicity stunt aimed to raise awareness of the sexual harassment suffered by women on public transport, and the accompanying video posted on Youtube has since gone viral, winning praise from campaigners worldwide. A sign by the […]

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Females more likely to die when taking MDMA