London-based model Deba Hekmat recently shared a story on Instagram pointing out the eerie growth in dominance of AI-generated models of colour across social media and online shopping websites. She pointed to Shudu Gram, the first black digital model, as well as the fact that all of Vogue Brazil’s digital covers this March have exclusively […]
We are all painfully aware of the national cost of living crisis that is striking different demographics across the country. Students have been hit particularly hard, as they are facing the realities of the recession while receiving a meagre increase in their student loan. Over the past 18 months students have been forced to make […]
One of the most recognizable parts of Edinburgh, the High Street, has seen better days. I remember the first time I walked up the cobblestoned street all the way from the Scottish Parliament to Edinburgh Castle. The High Street immediately enchanted me with that uniquely “Edinburgh” aesthetic that I was not accustomed to, as I’m […]
On Wednesday, 8 March, Innovate UK announced the winners of its annual ‘Women in Innovation’ award. Now in its sixth year, the initiative recognises outstanding contributions made by leading female entrepreneurs in the UK. Amongst this year’s cohort of winners, five were from Scotland, with ideas including a cutting-edge mobile foot scanner to prevent amputations […]
Scottish independence is like marmite: you either love it or you hate it. For decades, Scottish people and their politicians have rallied around the call for autonomous statehood. But in light of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s recent and unexpected resignation, the future of the independence movement is now unclear. As an American international student, being […]
Amid the crushing pressure of the cost of living crisis, most students are inclined to choose the cheapest route home, regardless of its toll on the climate. Even in a stable economic environment, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect the typical student to hunt for the lowest fare, despite potentially higher carbon emissions. With the […]
Poverty reduction and increased human security are the overarching objectives of most international efforts, notably Peacekeeping operations and Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration (DDR) programmes. Recently, the intent of these programmes has been questioned, considering recent deteriorations in their effectiveness in promoting peace, bringing economic stability and protecting those living in post-conflict areas. This was seen in […]
Despite Leith’s improving reputation, its Links appear to be holding the area back in terms of matching the safety of other parts of Edinburgh. Although there is widespread concern over the safety of the Meadows at night, at least the main routes crossing the park are well-lit – which cannot be said for the Leith […]