Alexei Navalny: What his death means for Russia
Charlotte Lawrence explores the mystery around the death of Alexei Navalny and what it means for the future of Russia.
February 2024
30 plants a week: how realistic is this recommendation?
Madeleine Grogan reflects on the recent recommendations that you should eat 30 plants a week, and whether or not she achieves this in her own diet.
The UK’s housing crisis: how did it start?
In January, Halifax stated that the average deposit for first time buyers in the UK was £53,414. This figure alone demonstrates the serious housing crisis in which the UK finds…
Unwrapping the Truth of the Chocolate Industry: A Bitter Reality Behind Easter Eggs
On average in the UK, we consume about 3 chocolate bars a week, and this increases during Easter for obvious reasons. Every year, the UK sells approximately 90 million chocolate…
The phenomenon of #BookTok
Jane Rance explores how this TikTok community has changed the face of book sales.
The Guglielmites
The Guglielmites Who is Guglielma? Guglielma was an Italian woman living in the 13th Century who gained a cult-like following at a time of increased inquisitorial presence from the Catholic…
My own recipe for Paneer Tikka Masala
Alexander Ringsmith delivers his own recipe for a vegetarian curry that uses the Indian cheese, paneer.
A love letter to Kishi Bashi.
Madeline Harding attempts to summarise Kishi Bashi’s discography in all its uniqueness and multitude of styles.
Coming back
Emily O'Mullane discusses her experience of returning to Durham as a visitor.
The use of leather and fur in the fashion industry
Ann Joseph examines the ethical and environmental concerns raised by the use of animal-derived clothing in the fashion industry.