• Is giving up palm oil really the Answer?       

    Iceland’s recently banned advert shows the tragic tale of a baby orangutan losing its home due to deforestation at the hands of palm oil. In light of this thought-provoking advertisement, many have taken to social media promising to boycott palm oil made products and subsequently save the rainforest –...
  • What does your society committee position say about you?

    The vast majority of students get involved with at least one society throughout their time at university. Some even go on to join committees to help run the society, but what does your committee position say about you? President – congratulations, you have made it to the top. Everyone...
  • What happens when a self-driving car kills someone?

    While the idea of a self-driving car crashing and killing someone may sound like the storyline of the next Black Mirror episode, a driverless Uber being the cause of the death of a pedestrian in Tempe, Arizona last month has made this scenario a reality. While Uber has now...
  • The best and worst things about going home for the holidays

    Coming home from university during the holidays is a bit weird, let’s be honest. Unpacking is too much effort, but at the same time living out of a suitcase is not a way to live. You feel like you are a stranger having been away for so long, yet...