January: The Worst Month of the Year?

They say January is the worst month of the year. The short, cold days, hemmed in by seemingly unending nights. … More

The Importance of the Music Industry: During the Pandemic and Beyond

The pandemic has clearly shown that the Conservative government does not value the music industry despite it playing an integral … More

Moi, c’est l’autre: Words From Healthcare Workers

Content warning: mental health issues, death, illness, suicide. Author’s Note: With the surge of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been … More

Lockdown Locks

There are two types of people in the world: those who braved the pandemic and grew out their hair, and … More

Meme Culture as a Way of Perceiving History

As we stay alert and remain calm in lockdown, the world has taken to one of its greatest comforts of … More

When Heroes Strike: Unions’ Role in Light of a Pandemic

“Trade unions are back”, boldly claims an Economist article from May 16th, and it’s true– the last few months have … More

From Series: Lockdown Around the World: The Individual Stories – Stuck in the Middle

It’s 12.30 PM on Saturday, March 14 th . I’m watching a livestream of the news in Cyprus. The president … More

From Series: Lockdown Around the World: The Individual Stories – Life in Pakistan During a Pandemic

Global news, social media feeds and conversations have all been revolving around the same topic – coronavirus. This pandemic has overhauled … More

From Series: Lockdown Around the World: The Individual Stories – Uniting against Coronavirus

On 23 rd of January, just two days before Chinese New Year, the city Wuhan, in Hebei province, went into … More

From Series – Lockdown Around the World: The Individual Stories – A Year Abroad Abandoned

I had survived all the other challenges and tests that come with a year studying abroad: new city, living in a … More