The occupation of the Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly George Square Lecture Theatre) is a productive and inclusive act of protest. Not only does the occupation increase pressure on university…
The 2018 Oscar Nominations have been met with praise for being a long-overdue and positive departure from the event’s past exclusivity. Half of the films nominated for Best Picture have…
The University of Edinburgh’s recent decision to fully divest from fossil fuels within the next three years is essential to the institution’s reputation. After a long student-led campaign, this announcement…
Considering Edinburgh’s extortionate rent prices, exploitative landlords, and poorly maintained flats, Edinburgh University Students’ Association fails to provide a well-advertised support network for students. The Students’ Association runs the Advice…
Precious family time, kindness, and goodwill – these are all values associated with the Christmas period. But the creeping shadow of consumer capitalism has come to threaten these ideas, and,…
Whilst politicians tend to grab the votes of students by tackling the problem of tuition fees, arguably a more pressing issue is the system of maintenance loans and financial support for living…
Odafe Atogun’s second novel, Wake Me When I’m Gone, is a compelling story about an independent woman’s struggle against an oppressive, patriarchal regime. Set in a secluded, authoritarian Nigerian…
On 9 December, Social Bite are bringing 9,000 people together to take part in ‘Sleep in the Park’ in Princes Street Gardens. The event is set to be the largest…
Students should support those occupying George Square
The occupation of the Gordon Aikman Lecture Theatre (formerly George Square Lecture Theatre) is a productive and inclusive act of protest. Not only does the occupation increase pressure on university…
The Oscars still have a long way to go before they reflect America’s true diversity
The 2018 Oscar Nominations have been met with praise for being a long-overdue and positive departure from the event’s past exclusivity. Half of the films nominated for Best Picture have…
Divestment is a progressive step for the University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh’s recent decision to fully divest from fossil fuels within the next three years is essential to the institution’s reputation. After a long student-led campaign, this announcement…
Edinburgh Students need well advertised accommodation support
Considering Edinburgh’s extortionate rent prices, exploitative landlords, and poorly maintained flats, Edinburgh University Students’ Association fails to provide a well-advertised support network for students. The Students’ Association runs the Advice…
How consumer and corporate greed stole Christmas
Precious family time, kindness, and goodwill – these are all values associated with the Christmas period. But the creeping shadow of consumer capitalism has come to threaten these ideas, and,…
Raising student loans is key to making University more accessible
Whilst politicians tend to grab the votes of students by tackling the problem of tuition fees, arguably a more pressing issue is the system of maintenance loans and financial support for living…
Wake Me When I’m Gone
Odafe Atogun’s second novel, Wake Me When I’m Gone, is a compelling story about an independent woman’s struggle against an oppressive, patriarchal regime. Set in a secluded, authoritarian Nigerian…
Social Bite introduces the worlds largest sleep out
On 9 December, Social Bite are bringing 9,000 people together to take part in ‘Sleep in the Park’ in Princes Street Gardens. The event is set to be the largest…