Movember: Why take part?
We’re officially half-way through Movember! For those who don’t know, Movember is a charity initiative that encourages men to grow a moustache to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. The fundraiser challenge is now…
Activism
Royal Mail wins injunction to stop postal strike
Royal Mail wins a High Court injunction to prevent a potential strike by workers, which may have disrupted the postal votes on the general election in Christmas. Last month, 100,000 Royal Mail staffs voted in…
If Baby Boomers are mad about “OK, Boomer” they are hypocrites
As we wrap up the decade, a new phrase has gained momentum and come into the public eye. “OK, Boomer,” a near-year-old expression, is pulling on the heartstrings of Millenials and Generation Z, while Baby…
Extinction Rebellion wins High Court battle against protest ban
Climate change protesters Extinction Rebellion (XR) have won a High Court battle against a police ban on protests throughout London. During their ‘autumn uprising’ last month Extinction Rebellion had a four-day ban imposed on their…
MAKING THE CHANGE: Barbara Joo’s commitment to zero waste
Biologist graduate, Barbara Joo, is a dreamer who believes that changing the way the government implements the reduction of plastic and landfill waste, climate emergency could be improved. Visiting her house was an opportunity…
She Said: Breaking the Harvey Weinstein story
You could hear a pin drop in the Emmanuel Centre as New York Times investigative journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey recounted the years leading up to 5th October 2017 – the day they broke…
Science socials worthy of turning the green button blue
Scientists who will make you feel more enlightened and aware, even whilst scrolling through Twitter or Instagram. When you scroll down your social media feed, you are guaranteed to find picture’s of your cousin’s new…
Hundreds roar for Kashmiri’s freedom on the streets
Kashmir solidarity rally takes to the streets of London “Only one reason. People are suffering. It’s terrible.” Mo Naved Ali, in his late 50s, said with a quivering voice, a few drops of tear under…
Peaceful protests? Youths say yes
As we near the end of the year, it’s almost inevitable to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of protests that took place in such a short period of time. It certainly begs the question:…
No- Thrift shopping is not sustainable
The anti-fast fashion movement has now successfully filtered into the mainstream and “sustainability” is the buzzword on everyone’s lips. Consumers are waking up to the harsh reality check that the fashion industry is the second…