Eurovision 2023: Five dark horses to look out for in Liverpool
Who are the runners and riders in this year’s contest?
Culture + Lifestyle
Testing the waters
I spend a week drinking only H20 – and learn about perfectionism in the process
GORP Spring issue 2023
This Go Wild issue of GORP challenges you to embrace your wild side. Providing advice from experts and insights from beginners, issue 2 introduces you to the joys of roughin’ it – from wild swimming to brewing coffee in the wilderness. Plus, this Spring issue celebrates International Women’s Day (8 March) by chatting to a women’s adventure group and offering a hassle-free guide to camping on your period.
'I'm proud to be Welsh but I'm not a nationalist' - Alt.Cardiff
Welsh poet Cal Ellis talks about using the written word to highlight the reality of growing up in Cardiff
How Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Both Rejects and Celebrates the Rom-Com
"It seems that in her reinvention of the genre, Ephron has left a trail of cinematic moments to be interrogated and cherished by a new generation of romantics."
What A Thousand Splendid Suns Taught Me About Afghanistan's History
"From 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' I learnt about a history that I had never been formally taught, and one which is now more important and relevant than ever."
In Conversation with Nightline
"Exeter Nightline as a service exists to help students feel supported and listened to during their university years..."
Combatting Loneliness at University
"Arguably the most important tip is that you're not alone in how you're feeling..."
Strictly’s Most Memorable Moments
"We get to watch people from a range of professions fall in love with dance and this is something that will never become dated or tiresome."
It's Debatable: New Year's Resolutions (Against)
"... if we had to make one resolution for 2021, it should be to be kinder to ourselves."
Animation and Accessibility in Spirited Away: Extending to International Audiences
"To some, its boldness and creativity may prove divisive, but we are happy to be swept away by Miyazaki’s vision."
Why Everyone Should Watch Eurovision
“Eurovision is a celebration of music and culture, which to me represents community, inclusivity, and joy, and to dismiss Eurovision is to reject these values.”
Love Island and the Rise of the Influencer
"The show that we watch has made them successful, so to some extent we believe that they are accountable to us and that we have a right to control that success."
In Conversation with Lemon Lord
"I had the pleasure of talking to Lemon Lord about releasing music during a pandemic, girl power, and how she has been inspired by the other aspects of her career."
Reboot, Remake, Recycle
"Doyle's estate argues that Sherlock evolves as a character over the course of the original stories, but is that also true of the many adaptations made over the last century?"
5 TV Shows To Ease Lockdown Boredom
"Many of us have spent much of the last year binging countless series on various streaming services; the stages of the pandemic appear to have been marked by the latest Netflix phenomenon, from Tiger King to the recent Bridgerton. But if you’re stuck for what to watch next, why not consider the somewhat ‘old-school’ joy of terrestrial TV?"
Toxic Productivity and Why You’re Probably Experiencing It
"Recognise that you are enough, and that productivity is not and should not be a measure of self-worth."
Freshers' Culture Comforts - Stath Lets Flats
"Stath Lets Flats was something that felt familiar, whilst I was in the most unfamiliar situation I'd ever experienced."
“No One Wants to See a Fat Cheerleader”: Using Body Shaming as a Weapon in Female Conflict
"It appears as though criticism of a person’s size is the most scathing weapon in one’s verbal artillery..."
