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The TikTok spectacle: Five stages of grief

TikTok, created in 2016, has a turbulent history of scandal and success. The app has been argued to have ‘changed the world’, from music to consumption, but in the process has alerted concerns from the political sphere. These arose in 2019 when TikTok settled a legal dispute with the Federal...
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By , Feb. 13, 2025

The Wellness Edit: discipline vs motivation

Going to the gym, taking part in regular exercise, or completing any form of physical activity is often a popular goal to have with many of us recognising the benefits that exercise has on our physical and mental health. As with many goals, there might be obstacles in the way...
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By , Feb. 13, 2025

Year Abroad: A semester in Singapore

It’s not something you really want to think about. Having to adjust to a new place on the other side of planet, and the potential complications that come with that. On the flip side its arguably the most exciting thing I’ve ever done. When I saw Singapore was an option...
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By , Feb. 13, 2025

Concerns over Chinese ‘dependence’ as Russell Group universities supported by £50m of Chinese funding

Russell Group universities are “completely dependent” on Chinese investment, experts have warned, after receiving nearly £50 million from Chinese sources over the past four years. A series of Freedom of Information requests sent to Russell Group universities revealed that institutions are heavily reliant on foreign investment at a time when...
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By , Feb. 12, 2025