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  • Performing Identity in The Great Gatsby

    In The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald presents identity as something that is carefully constructed, publicly performed, and ultimately unstable. Set in the 1920s, a decade defined by economic expansion and social aspiration, the novel reflects a society in which personal worth is increasingly measured through wealth, image, and success. Through Jay Gatsby, Fitzgerald explores how…

  • Chasing Dreams, Losing Selves

    In Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller presents identity as fractured, vulnerable, and deeply shaped by social and economic pressures. Set in post-war America, the play exposes the psychological consequences of a society that defines personal worth through professional success. Through the character of Willy Loman, Miller examines how the pursuit of the American Dream can…

  • Romaine calm and fight cancer: How those leafy greens could help fight off and prevent tumours, from the bottom up

    Written by Lily Hunter We all try to be healthy, whether that’s following a latest fad diet, forcing yourself to take the dog for a walk, or even scrolling on TikTok and spur of the moment entering yourself into the London marathon because all those people make it look so easy! Staying healthy can take…

  • Beyond the Roses: Love and Confinement in The Bell Jar and The Vegetarian

    Every February, love is packaged as something aspirational, desirable, and easy to buy. We have grown used to being flooded by influencers running sponsored ads recommending the latest Lindt chocolates or rose-scented hand cream – presented as Valentine’s Day “must-haves” to show your partner how much you care. Valentine’s Day capitalises on an image of…

  • Virtual Reality: a new reality for widening science accessibility

    Is there a place for virtual reality in science communication? I think so, let me explain why. Firstly, what is virtual reality? Iberdrola describes virtual reality as a ‘computer generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings’ (1). It’s different to augmented…

  • Rethinking Fashion: plastic panic and the unknown danger of microfibres in the ocean

    Everyone has been talking about the impact microplastic has on marine ecosystems, but an exclusive interview with Professor Ceri Lewis, a researcher at the University of Exeter, suggests microfibres are an overlooked evil. “Fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world” United Nations Conference on Trade and Development I’ll admit it – I like…

  • Identity, Illusion, and the American Dream: The Great Gatsby and Death of a Salesman

    F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman are both deeply concerned with the nature of identity and the forces that shape it. Written in the aftermath of two world wars and set in periods of intense social change, the novel and the play explore how identity is formed, performed, and ultimately destabilised by…

  • Venice Unmasked: Life in the Sinking City

    Written by Rebecca Hjelt Last year, I made the best decision I’ve ever made. I packed my bags and set off to Venice, Italy, for my ‘study abroad’ year. Whenever I tell anyone that I lived, studied and worked in Venice, one of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world, I am bombarded…

  • The brink of starvation – the miracle of fasting

    Written by Lily Hunter Fasting has had differing public profiles over the years, ranging from participation in religious events to diet fads, but what is the effect on the body, and is it possible to go 40 days and nights eating absolutely nothing? It might surprise you to know that the longest documented fast was a…

  • The ‘6S’ Rule, For Time Management Success!

    Written by Georgie Rose Edited by George Bonner Starting university, as perhaps everyone in the world will tell you, is not a “stress-free” venture. But it is an adventure all the same! Forgive the corniness, but it’s true. At university, you’ll make friends and have a great time, but don’t forget the reason you went…