On Sunday 24 March, Edinburgh venue The Jam House on Queen Street was packed out for an event raising the awareness of sustainable fashion. The R SustainableFashion Show, organised by Edinburgh students, Milda Lebedyte and Daniela Groza, showcased...
Content warning: explicit descriptions of sexual harassment and assault Ask any girl group if they’ve experienced sexual harassment and you’ll be bombarded by a plethora of stories, ranging from anecdotes of catcalling to Trump-style...
Celebrating all things motherhood, last Sunday, families came together to show appreciation and love for their mums. Being at university can mean that you might not be able to physically be with your mum on the day, but don’t let distance stop you...
March 8 marked the annual celebration of International Women’s Day. More than a hundred years ago, feminist movements emerged all over the globe, with 1911 being the first year to bring more than one million people together. The motivation...
The original name that was given to HIV was Gay-related Immune Deficiency (GRID) and was based on the assumption that only gay men could contract it. This name did not stick, but the myth did. Although HIV does disproportionately affect men who...
Leeds, York, Newcastle… Humpit has been slowly creeping its way north in recent years and has finally made its way to Scotland. The hummus and pitta specialists have found a new home in Potterrow, occupying the space where the Dome Cafe used to be...
In December 1809, a medical student enrolled at the University of Edinburgh under the name James Barry. When Barry died, his gender became the subject of rumour and scandal, with some suggesting that Barry was a woman or a...