Student mental health ignored by universities
As the new academic year begins, and people adapt to a new way of living, being back at university can be a major trigger for those living with mental health issues. With the weight of…
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Students speak out over ‘mishandling’ by Brentford accommodation
Students have spoken exclusively to Voice of London about being forced to vacate their accommodation. Residents, who were asked to immediately leave their accommodation with a day’s notice due to fire safety concerns of the…
London’s Heathrow debuts rapid Covid-19 tests worth £80
London’s Heathrow airport, among the biggest in Europe, commenced its rapid COVID-19 testing scheme for passengers on outbound flights. Known as the LAMP saliva test, it is not required to be processed in a laboratory…
Peabody Community Foundation aims to boost students’ employability skills
Peabody Youth LDN has partnered with Microsoft and Speakers Trust to deliver free online masterclasses to young Londoners this half-term. The not-for-profit housing association features five webinars taking place from 27th to 30th of October….
77% of graduates have not paid back their student debt in full
The research from the Fiscal Studies found that most graduates did not succeed in repaying their student debt in full. Student debts are a consequence of student loans, in fact, students that cannot afford the…
We tried to get TikTok famous in a week…
Update: We have a new most-watched video, which now has 2,407 views. Our videos are starting to appear on the ‘For You’ page. It’s one of the fastest growing social platforms in the world and, if…
Five places to volunteer this Christmas season
Christmas is approaching fast – a magical time of year. Christmas is the time of year where families come together to celebrate. For most people, this time of year is fun and festive filled with…
Is Dear Evan Hansen a good representation of mental health?
Dear Evan Hansen is one of the newest shows to transfer to London’s West End after a continued successful run on Broadway. Excitement is mixed with apprehension as the 6-time Tony Award winning musical opens on…
International student podcast reveals dating isn’t much different around the world
University of Westminster’s award-winning radio programme, Smoke Radio, debuted a new podcast that focuses on the dating trials and tribulations that are common across the globe according to students studying and dating abroad in London….
Caring for my mum: the plight of a young carer
There are 700,000 young carers, and an estimated 370,000 young adult carers in the UK. These are people aged as low as eight to the age of 25 who care for loved ones whose lives…