The Squeegee of Champions
Seconds separate shame and glory in the wild world of competitive window cleaning.
Year: 2023
What is like being a Brazilian delivery driver in London
Brazilians delivery drivers are in their thousands in the capital, but what are their lives like?
More than just satay: Indonesian food and its common misconceptions
Despite the growing acceptance of Asian culture, Indonesian cuisine is still overlooked and misrepresented in the UK food scene.
Poetry is trending: The rise of #PoetryTok
How social media’s favourite video sharing platform has given poetry a new lease of life.
Drugs, Fatigue & Broken Smiles – The Dark Side Of Nightlife Work
How the stresses and strains of working unsocial hours take their toll.
What’s So Good About Being Bad?
Cult fandoms thrive off the so-bad-it’s-good factor of shoddy entertainment. So, what’s the appeal?
Accessing success – how young people navigate connections in creative industries
Elitism still blocks the path into what remains a London-centric creative sector for many talented young people.
The driving trend of TikTok’s #Vanlife movement
Is life on the open road really as glamorous as social media would have us believe?
What’s It Really Like Inside The Online Cult Of Andrew Tate?
Going undercover to explore Andrew Tate’s toxic brand of masculinity.
Students have been left out of the Cost Of Living conversation
Financial hardships are damaging the university experience of many students.
Doing It For The Big Girls – Lizzo is the Plus-Size Powerhouse the Music Industry Needs
How Lizzo is confronting prejudice against female performers who don’t conform to music’s body image norms.
How Gen Z is keeping crochet and knit alive
Introducing the fibre artists stitching new life and meaning to the age-old hobby.
‘Got a light?’ The illusion of social smoking
Non-smoker by day, heavy smoker on a night out – the social smoking trend.
Half a Century of Punk – Where Are We Now With the Most Influential of Subcultures?
As one of the most prominent and iconic scenes enters its fifth decade, members explore how it has survived and thrived.
Seeing Alcohol From the Other Side – Sober Bartending
Ever wondered what it’s like to work behind a bar when you don’t drink?
Magic Matcha: Exploring The Fascinating World of Matcha
From centuries-old tea ceremonies to modern trends, matcha has transcended time, enchanting people around the globe.
A New Wave of Hate: LGBTQ Hate Crime is Rising
Abuse, assaults and hatred – how the LGBTQ community are being increasingly targeted.
Homophobia in Football
A gay male player shares his experiences of a sport in which very few men dare to be openly homosexual.
The Beauty of Illustration in the Eye of Clair Rossiter
A profile of freelance illustrator Clair Rossiter whose work includes children’s books, jigsaws, greeting cards, and murals.
Celebtivism – Evaluating the relationship between celebrity musicians and social justice
Should performers be activists, and do people really care about the role their favourite singers play in striving for a better world?
Telecom fraud: how international students are targeted by scammers
Grab your wallet! Be wary of fraudulent SMS calls and money transactions on social software.
The darker side of cannabis
Marijuana use is no longer taboo, but should its damaging effects make us question its normalisation?
How museums are embracing interactivity and immersive experiences
Museums are embracing the latest technology in their battle to remain relevant in the digital age.
How restaurants and takeaways are tackling our food waste issue
Restaurants in Britain should be proactive in reducing food waste to advance sustainable development.
The woman weaving the rainbow on the Dulong River
How a sustainability project is breathing new life into a traditional Chinese weaving culture.
How big tech is keeping us online – and why you should care
A look in the role tech companies are playing in the American mental health crisis.
What it feels like to be a young, sober Muslim woman working in a busy bar
Cultural insensitivity, sexist comments, unwanted advances – all part of being a young female Muslim bartender.
Life in Concrete – Witches, Herbalism & the Ecological Mind
Have we evolved past the fundamental experience of connecting with the Earth?
The Burnout Epidemic
Whether you’re a student, young professional, or have been working for decades, burnout is affecting many of us.
Lying labels: food fraud & adulteration
Why we should all pay more attention to what’s actually in the food we buy in supermarkets.