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Poetry feature: Teaching

His most common song– ‘Come over here and listen’.   He stands with Dick Rodgers for an opening night triumph.  I look round for another kid. The voice searches for me. A Harlem baritone that’s on the move. His hand leans down, presses my palm and tells me to hear...
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By , Aug. 11, 2025

Students missing studies due to menstruation let down by UK universities

UK university students lose six weeks of their degrees on average as a result of menstruation, but few universities are taking practical action against the “structural issue”. Students who menstruate miss, on average, 10 study days per academic year. For those with diagnosed conditions like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome...
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By , Aug. 8, 2025

Interrailing on a budget: student edition

Interrail is often seen as a young person’s rite of passage, and for good reason. With passes starting at £182 for four days of almost unlimited travel, it’s one of the cheapest and most flexible ways to criss-cross Europe by train. But between accommodation, seat reservations, and sightseeing, out-of-pocket expenses...
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By , Aug. 7, 2025