Issy ClarkeAug 20, 20234 minShould higher education providers be bound by a duty of care towards their students? Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq As the summer break approaches its mid-point, many students will be casting their eyes towards the next...
Issy ClarkeJun 1, 20233 minThe Misery of Meritocracy Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq I recently read an article in The Economist describing an American university professor’s experience with...
Anonymous ActivistApr 16, 20223 minWhy I helped occupy a university building, and why I’d do it again Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq During the most recent UCU strike action in March 2022, I had the incredible opportunity to plan and take...
Sophie SiriwardenaFeb 24, 20224 minEducators Exploited: Why Students Must Support Industrial Action Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq Higher education is hectic for students and staff all year round. Certain months are plagued by exams,...
Tackling Elitism Feb 11, 20223 minElitism and mental health at The University of EdinburghIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq By Sharan Atwal and Orfhlaith McDevitt Almost two-thirds (63%) of students in the UK have experienced a...
Will Penkethman-CarrJan 9, 20223 minOne-dimensional learning: time to say goodbye to online teachingIllustrations by Megan Le Brocq For students another semester arrives, and with it the promise of more online ‘hybrid’ learning. While...
Elena TimoshukFeb 10, 20212 minCovid-19 sets perfect conditions for mental health crises among university students Illustrations by Megan Le Brocq The World Health Organization says poor mental health is a parallel pandemic to COVID-19 – one that...