In Defense Of: The Christmas Romcom
Dec 10, 2024 · By Abbie Holmes, Second Year English. As Christmas finally rears its delightful, capitalist head, there is no doubt that your streaming recommendations will be inundated with the cultural staple of the Christmas romantic comedy.
In Conversation with Marc Burrows on The Magic of Terry Pratchett
Sep 19, 2024 · By Reuben Kerbes, Features Subeditor. Marc Burrows, author of the first biography of Sir Terry Pratchett - The Magic of Terry Pratchett, and has adapted this into a stand-up comedy show to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Discworld.This show presents Pratchett’s life, his career and his battle with Alzheimer’s.
Bristol Sounds announce Olly Murs & Kaiser Chiefs lineup
Nov 1, 2024 · By Megan Foulk, Co-Deputy Music Editor. The first headliners have been announced as Bristol Sounds returns to its harbourside home from the 25 th – 29 th of June. One of the city’s leading live music events, the open-air concert series, renowned for its eclectic lineup selection, maintains its reputation with this year's names proving no exception.
The hidden cost of Christmas: How holiday overconsumption …
Dec 3, 2024 · The term ‘waste colonialism’, describes how wealthy, high-GDP countries export their waste to lower-GDP nations, exacerbating pollution in already vulnerable regions. In Ghana, for example, over 15 million discarded garments arrive every week, 40 per cent of which are unsellable and end up polluting the local environment. These unwanted clothes fuel growing landfill fires, such as the one ...
Review: Public service Broadcasting @ Bristol Beacon
Oct 28, 2024 · By Amelie Daisy Ophelia , Music Sub-Editor. Ornate architecture, sprawling seats and ceilings stretching to the heavens - the Bristol Beacon. Set out like a theatre, the Bristol beacon is very much a concert hall made for the likes of Philharmonic orchestras, with cascading levels of seats made for quiet contemplation.
Balancing exam stress with holiday cheer: An Epigram guide
Dec 2, 2024 · Don’t be tempted to supplement an unproductive day with a late-night study session, either. Whilst there is research both for and against, studies have consistently shown that studying late into the night can have a detrimental impact on your sleep schedule, and hinder your productivity the following day. Equally important as determining the best way to master your breaks is knowing how to ...
The graduate market: Is it all doom and despair?
Oct 23, 2024 · Equally worth exploring is Bristol’s SME Internship scheme, which offers a way to gain financial support while developing practical skills and real-world experience.The scheme not only strengthens your CV but also allows you to explore …
The buskers of Bristol: A deep-dive
Sep 28, 2024 · Trevor George, admin of the Bristol Buskers Facebook group, revealed to me that the busking scene in Bristol is not quite what it used to be, with the rapid ‘decline’ of Broadmead, generally considered the most popular busking spot in the city.
Tattoos and self-expression: are people more likely to get tattoos …
Oct 2, 2024 · By Meabh Macaskie, Third Year History. In 2024, you are likely to know at least one person with a tattoo. A survey published by YouGov in 2022 suggests that that ‘26% of the British public have tattoos.’
‘I just felt really overwhelmed’: Understanding the psychology …
Oct 17, 2024 · ‘I just felt really overwhelmed’: Understanding the psychology behind procrastination and how to tackle it. With deadlines fast approaching, Isabelle Lepine investigates the psychological factors behind academic procrastination, and offers practical guidance to help students boost their focus