Culture

Homelessness On The Rise
There has been a rise in homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with women and LGBT+ people being disproportionately affected.

Can Touring Ever Be Eco-Friendly?
Music tours are notorious for producing monumental CO2 emissions, so will this ever change?

International Pronouns Day
To mark International Pronouns Day 2021, we explore pronouns, their use, and why they matter. Pronouns are as integral to our identity as our names.

What is COP26 and Why Does it Matter?
The COP26 climate summit is on the horizon, but what exactly will it entail? Who is attending? And perhaps more importantly, who isn’t?

South Korea’s ‘Bernie Sanders’ Pledges Universal Basic Income
Lee Jae-myung pledged UBI and affordable housing as he became the presidential candidate for South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party.

Is UK Scientific Research Institutionally Racist?
Institutional racism is rife across academia, and scientific research seems to be no exception. What can be done to improve the system?

Reported Hate Crimes Have Risen 9% Since the Start of the Pandemic
England and Wales have seen a 9% increase in reported hate crimes since the pandemic began. Have crimes increased, or just the reporting?

A Record 4.3 Million Americans Quit Their Jobs in August
The pandemic’s effects are rippling through the US labour market as millions quit their jobs.

Australian Energy Minister Goes Against Calls For Climate Change Action
Energy minister Angus Taylor made it clear that he was not interested in paying attention to the concerns of major lobby groups.

Transgender People Launch Legal Challenge Against NHS England
A group of transgender people are launching a legal challenge against the NHS for immense wait times and the failure to provide adequate care.