‘Promising Young Woman’: grief, irony & refined horror
Writer Emilia Growney evaluates the major themes of Emerald Fennell's critically acclaimed film.
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Despite improving its diversity, there is still progress for the BRIT Awards to make
Emilia Growney evaluates how the Brits have improved diversity in 2021 and what should be done next to advance it.
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The booming cannabis industry
Emilia Growney explore the investment opportunities in the cannabis and hemp industry.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex’s debut deserves more praise than panning
The Duchess of Sussex's debut children's book has received criticism, but Emilia Growney argues that we should look beyond that, and see the book for what it really is.
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St. John’s College Cambridge to offer free University places to low income students
St John’s College, Cambridge is set to offer free places to students whose household income is below £16,200. The program will begin in October 2023 and will involve a recruitment campaign to attract new students.
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The distressing reality of the public judgement of celebrity looks
In response to Charlotte Crosby's dismay for the criticism she received off the Channel 5 series 'What Happened to Your Face?' concerning her cosmetic surgeries, Emilia Growney criticises the public approach to viewing celebrity appearances.
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Sexual assault claims ‘mishandled’ by universities
Women from 15 universities have signed a letter calling for a mandatory policy for dealing with sexual assault allegations in higher education.
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‘Run’: the real monster is the lack of mental health care
Emilia Growney finds the new Netflix thriller to be a revealing examination of the poor availability of mental health care in rural areas.
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Sarah Everard and the conversation about young women’s safety
Two months after the death of Sarah Everard, Emilia Growney looks the conversation about women's safety it sparked both on campus and nationally
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Where’s the line regarding tailored casting?
Emilia Growney determines where the line is drawn concerning tailored casting roles, and recognises the importance and progress made regarding appropriate representation on screen.
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Edinburgh University lecturers given list of ‘microinsults’ and guidance on transgender issues.
Scholars were handed the list of ‘microinsults’ as part of a nationwide drive to raise awareness for ‘cisgender privilege’ in universities.
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Students at UK universities demand compulsory sexual consent tests
There have been calls from a majority of students for there to be a mandatory sexual consent test for those arriving to university. The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) survey found that 58% of students supported the idea as a means to educate and ensure consent is ‘fully understood’.
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Sustainability vs affordability: why fast fashion took over
Emilia Growney discusses the difficulty of buying sustainable and second-hand clothing in a world of fast fashion.
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