La Vie Simple: A Love Letter

Last Saturday morning I was sat on the back row of a tiny, Edinburgh-bound plane. On the other side of … More

The Global Gag Rule: Context, Consequences and Counterweights

I had some doubts on writing about the United States, and specifically about Donald Trump, again this month; I already … More

As university slowly crawls into final semester and graduation day sits as a tangible, looming date in the calendar, it’s … More

‘Where have you been to travel?’ ‘Well… France, of course. Spain, Holland…’ ‘GANJA!’ ‘Erm… Ireland, the USA, Canada.’ ‘Ooooh… so … More

From looking at its government alone, one wouldn’t naturally surmise that Bangladesh had a gender problem. On the contrary: it seems … More

In reflecting on all things post-graduation in order to write this column, I have to admit that much of said … More

At the moment, I’m reaching child-like levels of Christmas excitement. Not for the holiday itself, nor Santa bringing me a … More

Of the many questions raised by Donald Trump’s election as president last month, a significant number relate to the status … More

It’s that time of year again. Temperatures have dropped to the point where I’m surprised on a daily basis not … More

I am a strong advocate of the fact that any form of study abroad programme – be that a year … More