• From Screen to Street: The Impact of TV Fashion on Real-Life Style Trends

    Everything we wear is based on something; we each hold our own styles and aesthetics. From thos
    fashion statements, which in hindsight, we wished had stayed out of the family photo albums. To the
    everyday pieces we wear again and again. This can be an unconscious pull to certain colours,
    fabrics or...
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    Coral Reefs Are The Stars Of The Ocean Floor – Why Are They Losing Their Light?

    Ella Pilson Coral reefs are not just the home of some of our favourite ocean creatures, from starfish and seahorses to turtles and sharks, with their mangrove forests and seagrass beds acting like nurseries for many of these species – as any Nemo lovers will know! But, these sites...
  • “Everyone is Entitled to Basic Human Rights”: The Work of Amnesty International

    Not many people have the courage to act when they turn on the news and hear of a life-changing humanitarian disaster. But for Peter Benenson, his rage was ignited. Whilst doing his everyday route through The London Underground, this young barrister saw an opportunity to make a difference after...
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    A Guide to Solo Travelling as an Introvert

    Ella Pilson As someone who’s quite shy but who loves travelling, this is a concern I am familiar with, but hopefully this guide will show you that I don’t think your personality type should stop you or anyone from having these amazing experiences. One of the great benefits of...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Tamino

    Perhaps obscure, but definitely special. Tamino is setting precedents, fusing Arabic musical traditions with Western pop, rock, and indie vibes. Impact’s Ella Pilson compiles 10 songs perfect for new listeners....
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    A History of Bromley House Library

    Ella Pilson Bromley House Library is a grade 2 listed, 250-year-old subscription library dating back to 1752, as well as home to the first photographic studio in the Midlands! This was set up in Bromley’s attic by tenant Alfred Barber in 1841- make sure to add this to your...
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    Social Anxiety: It’s More Than Just ‘Being Shy’

    Ella Pilson We all know someone who is shy, and many of us are familiar with having ‘imposter syndrome’ during our university lectures and seminars, and many of us dread having to do presentations. But when does this shyness turn into social anxiety? What are some of the symptoms...