7 Uni Student Essentials
Are you unsure of what you need to take to university, while your mum is trying to sneak a slow cooker into your suitcase? You don’t need it by the way. I promise that you…
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My experience- Having a mum with cancer
The first lockdown was a whirlwind of emotions for me. Whilst yes, I got a break from work and college, I got the worst news of my life on March 31st. My Mum was diagnosed…
Cheltenham Guardians: Safeguarding the Night-Time Economy in an Economic Crisis
In normal, pre-Covid days Cheltenham Guardians would be seen responding to around 12 incidents per shift, with several classed as ‘high-risk.’ However, these are not normal times and the landscape of the night-time economy has…
Jim Rosenthal, How to stay at the top of the broadcasting game – Media Festival
I booked this event for the media festival as I knew it would be interesting, maybe because the guest speakers son happens to be Tom Rosenthal from Friday Night Dinner, but mostly because of Jim…
Journalism panel- Storytelling in the COVID-19 era
There is no doubt that Covid-19 has dramatically impacted the landscape of journalism. Most likely affecting the industry indefinitely. Today, four media professionals spoke on a panel about their experiences during the pandemic and their…
The Starving Student: low-budget recipes for the days of panic-buying
A recent graduate is showing students how to cook healthy, tasty meals at a time when many foods are in short supply. Lauren Leyva runs The Starving Student, a blog aimed at inspiring and encouraging…
Coronavirus: university introduces no-detriment policy to protect students’ grades
The university has introduced a new policy for grade calculation in light of the current coronavirus situation. The policy, known as a no-detriment policy, was implemented this week and means that as long as students…
COVID-19 cancels Glos Tone Beret 2020
Glos Tone Beret 2020 – the chance to see some live music get together with some friends at your local bar, and find your new favorite band. The fundraiser festival was scheduled for the end…
“It’s very competitive to recruit students”: UniVersal meets vice chancellor Stephen Marston
If you’ve been at the university for a while, you’ll probably have heard the name Stephen Marston, but you might not be aware of just who he is or what he does here. Marston has…
Five recommended reads for World Book Day
The day has come around once again, celebrating our favourite reads from childhood to adult life. There have been some amazing books published over the years, with this past year being no exception. New fiction…