University of Edinburgh identifies tropical areas at risk of climate change in the Congo
Over the past three years the University of Edinburgh has participated in a collaborative research project between universities in the UK and the Republic of Congo to map the world’s…
Does British football have a problem tackling sexism?
Content warning: rape Three days after being found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman, Chedwyn Evans was included in the 2012 PFA League One Team of the Year. At the…
Thoughts on empathy, privilege and freedom of speech at university
Empathy is a uniquely important characteristic as term begins at university. For many, early September represents the unfolding of new horizons and the illumination of new experiences that are yet…
What could a ‘Brexit’ mean for football in the UK?
As with so much of the debate surrounding a British split from Europe, much of what is outlined below is conjecture. While many who support Britain leaving the European Union…
Triumphant Scotland beat France for first time in a decade
While in his post-match interview Man of the Match Stuart Hogg admitted that although Scotland “Had poor performances in the past makes amends.” It seemed as though Scotland’s performance was…
The Secret Lives of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds: Channel 4
The Secret Lives of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds series is fooling nobody. The programme is essentially a better version of Big Brother, where the personalities are endearingly lacking…
The Sound of Music
Image courtesy of Sarah Moyes. Edinburgh Playhouse. Run Ended. The story of an enthusiastic Austrian nun who, when sent to nanny seven unruly children by the Mother Abbess, unwittingly falls…