A student’s guide to the new iPads
The world’s most valuable company took a slightly sneaky approach to announcing their new iPad lineup this year – by a press release. This doesn’t mean that they’re not a big deal though. These little…
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How to self-isolate as a university student – going home for Christmas
Students of all universities in England and Wales are being advised to go home during a ‘travel window’, and will be required to get tested before leaving. But when should you do the test? What…
Living eco-friendlier for five days
With recent headlines reporting on melting sea ice and dying species – now more than ever has there been an urgency for people to become more environmentally conscious and reduce their waste and energy consumption. But…
Voluntourism: A billion pound industry
Tis’ the season of giving and many Britons will be donating to charities this Christmas. In fact, studies show that the average donations to charities rise by 5% during December and some go as far…
Surviving London Episode 2: Job hunt
Welcome back to Surviving London! In our second episode, our host Abigail Obina tackles the topic of employment in London. She speaks to James and Stefan who works as shop assistants at a museum in…
A timeline of the university strikes
Today is the first day of an eight-day strike that will affect multiple universities across the UK. Universities will be fighting to call out employers to resolve issues on pay, pension and working conditions. These…
Which is better: student housing or private accommodation?
In our first episode of Surviving London, our host Abigail Obina talked to young Londoners about their housing experiences. We heard stories about them living at privately rented accommodations and flat sharing with friends and…
Surviving London Episode 1: Welcome to the city jungle
London is the largest city in the UK with over 8 million residents, speaking over 300 languages. To say the least this urban city can be described as a jungle. Our podcast, Surviving London, is…
Is art tailored for Instagram?
4.2 billion is the figure that represents how many times people press the button “like” on Instagram each day. The social media platform’s impact on every sphere of our society is huge and art is…
Make your own burger or pay the price
According to a global study by Mercer, London is officially in top 20 most expensive cities in the world for expats to live in. How does this fit in the busy life of a student?…