Virgin Britain: studies suggest that UK is not ready for sex
When it comes to those first time sexual encounters, Britons aren’t the earliest nor are they the latest, they are in fact, resolutely in the middle. With an average age…
Slums, lochs and hidden tunnels: the forgotten history of Edinburgh
An ancient city that sometimes appears as if it has stood still in time, the reality of Edinburgh’s past could not be further from the truth. Originally peppered with lochs…
The election that may have altered the path of the free world
Content Warning: Sexual assault reference For the past few weeks there has been uproar all across America concerning the new candidate for the Supreme Court – Brett Kavanaugh. In the…
Sleepy students: why few of us get the right amount of sleep
A survey conducted by The Student has found that 85 per cent of students get less than the recommended eight hours a night. This statistic therefore suggests that only 15…
The male contraceptive: a viable alternative to the Pill?
It is a concept that has never entered public opinion because before now it seemed largely impossible, but recent research has led to the creation of a ‘male Pill’. Coming…
Has the western world forgotten about the crisis in Aleppo?
In the heart of the Middle East lies a city that was once one of the most architecturally unique and culturally rich in the world. A centre for trade and…
September: mooncakes and mathematic ability
September is a month of new beginnings in a plethora of different cultures worldwide. Often a symbol of hope and rebirth, in the world of work and education in the…