Pandemic passions: making time out count
A brand new 2020 diary, scrumptiously leather-bound with gorgeous thick paper waiting for my scrawling hand. Fast forward to March 2021 and this diary is practically empty. My concept of…
University degrees: worth it or nah?
As student debts mount and Covid-19 restrictions halt any attempt to have a “normal” university experience, it’s fair to wonder if having a degree will be worth it. Is university…
Combatting sexual harassment: what must be done next
Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual harassment Recent movements such as #MeToo have encouraged individuals to come forward with experiences of sexual harassment. The most recent accusation is…
The definitive guide to Edinburgh University’s libraries
Exam season is looming once again, and the main library has begun to fill up. During busy periods of the semester there often seems to be a lack of study-space…
How to be boosting your CV throughout the year
Grades are important but are not always the necessary evidence of the various skills that employers value and often seek. With an increasingly competitive job market, finding ways to stand…
It is high time I stopped apologising for your willy-waving
After a meeting in which she was consistently ignored by (male) client representatives, a close friend and colleague of mine was told by a senior, female colleague: “Don’t worry, they’re…