Edinburgh graduate researches the mental health discussion
Emma O’Neill, a recent Cognitive Science graduate at the University of Edinburgh, has given a talk at her alma mater about her research project on the representation of mental health…
New bathroom signs highlight all disabilities
This Disability History Month seen the launch of Students’ Association Disabled Students’ Officer Chloë Marvin’s new liberation campaign to highlight invisible disabilities. Thousands of people in the UK are living…
The “Fear of Failure” brings us together
On the evening of Wednesday, November 15, a diverse group of postgraduate and undergraduate students gathered at the Business School for a panel discussion on the impacts of stress and…
Amnesty International’s Support For UK Refugees
Amnesty International is a large force on campus for students dedicated to standing up for human rights. This term, they have been focusing their attention on two large campaigns to…
Why are ableist slurs still so frequently used?
Content warning: ableist language. The words ‘r*tard’ or ‘r*tarded’ are offensive terms used to describe those with mental disabilities and learning difficulties, yet are often used casually to describe people…
Harry Potter themed bar set to arrive in Edinburgh in 2018
The wizarding world of Harry Potter has been connected with Edinburgh since its inception. Victoria Street has often been suggested as the inspiration for Diagon Alley, while JK Rowling is…
Let’s reclaim ‘Body Positivity’ to include all bodies
It is virtually impossible to find someone who hasn’t, at some point in their life, felt out of place in their own body. This dysphoria can be due to a…
Introducing: Marie Jones
The following invitation by Brian Friel, one of Ireland’s most beloved playwrights, is inscribed on the wall inside the entrance of Belfast’s Lyric Theatre: “This is your playhouse, come play…