University life isn’t meant to be glamorous. Living off Lidl baked beans, inhabiting mouldy houses, and hunting for the highest alcohol percentage for the lowest price are all features of the classic student experience. Cracking Dominos discount codes is an exact science, and the reduced aisle is hallowed turf. It follows then, that any outward display of wealth, however small,
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Educational wealth disparity has been an important social issue in Britain since before the school system even existed. Whereas fortunate children had access to private governors or governesses, for example, those less wealthy once spent their time working in harsh factories to support their households. Fortunately, much has changed since the eighteenth century but many
When talking about climate change, the conversation usually takes a depressing tone.
How we understand history is central to our understanding of the world
With the glitz and opulence of this year’s Met Gala theme – ‘Gilded Glamour’ – it’s easy to forget that America’s Golden
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt in all areas of social life. And for the UK’s student population, the
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In an essay published in 2017, Vladimir Putin reiterated his vision of Ukrainian and Russian history. He argued that Ukraine and Russia
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Monarchy. To some, it is a beacon of hope and prosperity – a fairy-tale institution that brings in tourists and reminds us
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In the weeks and months since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, commentators who like to think of themselves as outside of
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Syphilis has historically been associated with promiscuity, afflicting famous personalities like Oscar Wild, Beethoven and King George IV. But despite the general
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TW: Sexual harassment; sexual assault; rape; death When I was 16, I had my first experience of just how scary men could
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Herpes is one of the most common sexually-transmitted infections. It is estimated that 23% of adults in the UK have HSV-2, the
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Over the years we’ve seen more food trends than variations of the coronavirus. Famous examples include going keto, the Tom Brady diet,
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Irony (noun): a situation or event that is, often humorously, at odds with what is expected. In 1996, Alanis Morissette released a
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