Many news publications have been reporting that there are plans for a ‘fast-track degree’ to be introduced to students at UK universities. These degrees would be undertaken in two years rather than the standard three years but would, in the end, cost the same as a three-year degree. Thus, instead of paying £9000 a year,…… Continue reading New £14,000 Per Year ‘Fast-Track’ Degrees
Author: Michele Theil
Michele Theil is a freelance journalist based in London, specialising in investigative journalism and pieces relating to the LGBT+ community, women, race and culture – and their intersections. She is a bisexual woman of colour, and passionate about social justice, diversity, inclusion, writing, reading and swimming. Read her other work at micheletheil.com.
Raise Up Your Talents
The Raise-And-Give society’s charity event, aptly named ‘Royal Holloway’s Got Talent’ was hosted in the SU Main Hall and allowed students and parents to see a wide variety of talents and acts. The show aimed to raise money for Action Against Hunger, Meningitis Now and The White Lodge Centre. Action Against Hunger is “a global…… Continue reading Raise Up Your Talents
Three Cheers for Charity
The Royal Holloway Cheerleading club were unprecedented in their most recent act of fundraising, in which they took part in a 12-hour cheer-a-thon to raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. The members practiced their routines from 9am to 9pm, consistently cheering from the moment their feet touched the mats until they could…… Continue reading Three Cheers for Charity
Dancing With The Stars
The Royal Hollywood Dance Show, hosted by the RHUL Dance Society, consisted of three acts of differing dance styles as well as a few musical performances, all performed to an incredible level. The Dance Society’s annual show had dances choreographed to songs from famous films across the ages with rehearsals only beginning 4 weeks ago,…… Continue reading Dancing With The Stars
White Feminism
The feminist movement has gained a lot of traction in the last few years, particularly through the medium of social media. There are constant significant debates between so-called feminists and meninists and sexists and abstainers, bringing great attention to the movement for equality. There is one thing that hasn’t been talked about as much as…… Continue reading White Feminism
Male Abortion Debate
Male abortion is a fairly recent concept that has been debated by many people. It takes the traditional pro-life and pro-choice arguments that accompany female abortion and adds another facet to think about; the rights of the father. Male abortion specifically refers to the father of the child being able to disclaim all paternal rights…… Continue reading Male Abortion Debate
US Election: Aftermath
It was with bated breath that each person around the world waited for each state’s voting results to come in for the 2016 American President Election. Election night started off positive, optimistic and fun with everyone chatting excitedly and debating the potential outcomes of the election, confident in their candidate’s power to win. However, as…… Continue reading US Election: Aftermath
Brexit and Students: 5 months on.
‘Brexit’, the name given to the United Kingdom’s impending leave from the European Union, has and will continue to have effects not only economically, but socially too. When the vote to leave was announced, it became apparent that the majority of young people aged 18-24, particularly those studying at university, were disheartened by this result.…… Continue reading Brexit and Students: 5 months on.
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