Next Steps?

An adventure in embracing reality and leaving (being brutally kicked out of) the university nest. Summer 2016. Glasgow has actually … More

Disruptions: To the Last Four Years

Picture the scene: September, 2012. Young Ellen takes a flyer from a silent figure outside the QM. It has details … More

Perils of…ta-ra

So this is the end, my friend. It’s been an interesting experience. At least, it has been an interesting experience … More

Dear qmunicate…

Originally published in The Time Issue, Spring 2016 Graduation is looming ever closer and I’m trying to enjoy my last … More

The Sacrificial Poetry Review: Pop-Philosophy Warning!

While in no way being an expert in aesthetics, I thought I might apply my favourite university-based pastime to my … More

Disruptions: Vote Green 2016

Holyrood elections don’t strike the fear of doom into my heart like elections at Westminster, even if recent polls suggest … More

“Dear qmunicate…

Originally published in the Heroes Issue, March 2016 I was recently diagnosed with clinical depression, and have started taking antidepressants. … More

Perils of… A Reluctant Poet

Shakespeare once said, ‘All the world’s a stage’. Well, at least it is at the Auction Room bar in Bedford … More

The Sacrificial Poetry Review: Could You Be Spending More Time With Poetry?

I think I might have mentioned this before, but in case it’s never come up, over the last year I’ve … More

“Dear qmunicate…

Originally published in The Love Issue, 2016 I am a gay man, but since coming to uni I haven’t actually … More