Remember, Remember: The Religious Story behind Bonfire Night
Annabelle Coates reminds us of the religious background behind the fireworks on 5th November.
Philosophy & Religion
‘He who sings, prays twice’: how music and religion have been intertwined for centuries
An investigation into how music shapes devotion in global religion and spirituality.
It is time for a new self
Gwen Smit questions the way we have come to understand ourselves and place in the world through alternative ideas of the self as found in Buddhist thought.
Could creativity be the answer?
Gwen Smit explores the natural human tendency to create and the benefits of realising this.
Why we have a duty to do a lot more for the others than we think
Claire Manning-Duignan discusses why we have a duty to give more to charity than we think
Monopoly: all fun and games?
Gwen Smit explores the surprising, radical origins of popular boardgames Monopoly and what it means in today's world.
Your coffee break has a new look: say hello to Fika
Gwen Smit explores the Swedish cultural phenomenon known as 'Fika', a coffee break with a twist, and how we can all learn something from it.
Let’s talk friendship
Gwen Smit explores friendship as a fundamental, yet neglected, part of our human experience and, drawing on C. S. Lewis, looks at how it represents something quite fascinating about our…
Consumerism: why now more than ever?
Gwen Smit explores consumerism as a product of capitalism and its effect on our behaviour through understanding addiction theories in today's world.