Infrastructure behind cycling problems in Edinburgh
Despite the University of Edinburgh being named “the best university in the UK for student cyclists,”Edinburgh cyclists feel that cycling in the city is more dangerous than ever. The Student…
Combating violence against women
In 2023, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women falls on 25th November and will mark the launch of 16 days of activism, culminating on 10th December,…
How to Stay Safe During Spooky Season, From a Nightclub Bartender
Leaves are falling, days are shorter, and the sweet smell of PSLs waft through the library. This can can only mean one thing: spooky season is upon us! It’s always…
Vaccine Passports; are they a logistical nightmare?
Despite England rejecting the idea, from the 18th of October, nightclubs in Scotland have required proof of vaccination, or a ‘vaccine passport’, for entry. This has presented many benefits for…
Sexual Assault on Campus: an interview with Lesley Johnston
cw: Sexual Assault The last few months have been ones of caution for women across the country. Following the emergence of the spiking epidemic and cases of sexual assault within…
Edinburgh to get miles of new bike lanes
52 miles of new bike lanes are due to be added to Edinburgh over the next five years, adding to the already existing 131 miles of paths and 22 miles…
This week in public… my friend was clapped at
We all know the part of the movie where the protagonist messes up and receives the three slow claps from their co-stars. One clap, two clap, three clap. All followed…
When will women ever feel safe to walk anywhere alone?
CW: gender-based violence, sexual harassment If you identify as female, then I know I speak for us all when I say that Sarah Everard’s tragic case has devastated me. I…