Many students have been left disappointed after tickets for Radio 1’s Big Weekend sold out in just 40 minutes, with many claiming that they never got past the initial waiting screen. With big names like Taylor Swift and Florence and the Machine having already been announced with more to come, demand for tickets was huge….
UEA students mark LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month is running throughout February. To mark the occation a number of events have been organised by the Union of UEA Students and UEA Pride for students to get involved with. These include LGBT+ themed film screenings, panel events and socials. The month aims to promote equality, reflect on how far we as…
Celebration: LGBT+ History Month
There are a lot of campaigns that have an angle, that examine a specific part of being any and all things L,G,B,T and plus in 21st-century Britain. What is your relationship with your family like? How much better is it now compared to 50 years ago? How can we help people who do not enjoy…
Supporting People With Their Mental Health
Research suggests that one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health issue each year. The symptoms and causes of these issues vary from person to person, however there are a number of things that you can do to make it a bit easier for someone if you think they may be…
How to make your flat Christmassy on the cheap
It’s that time of year again when home comforts are missed the most and everyone is counting down the days until you can go home to Christmas dinners, brightly lit trees and presents. But why not start with decorating your student house and making it a bit more homely? It might even make deadlines a…
NUS launches campaign to raise awareness of violence against women
The National Union of Students has launched a campaign against gender based violence on UK campuses. The campaign is called “Reclaim Your Campus” and focuses on 16 days of activism against gender violence, taking place from 25th November to 10th December. The campaign’s aim is to raise awareness of violence against women, to help build…
What’s the appropriate response to Kim Kardashian West’s Paper Cover?
It’s becoming difficult to find anyone who hasn’t seen Kim Kardashian West’s Paper magazine cover. The aim appeared to be to ‘break the internet’ and although it may have fallen short of that, it certainly has got everyone talking. The first few images were relatively tame but several more images were released showing Kim revealing…
Making the distance work
Bronia McGregor offers advice on sustaining long-distance relationships
Make the most of your spare time at uni
Sometimes it feels like the only way to relax and unwind after you’ve finished your reading and seminar prep is an inevitable trip to the pub or to vegetate in front of Netflix for a few hours with a selection of your favourite snacks. However, there is a way to spend your spare time more…
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