Samah Tabba

International Women’s Day celebrations

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on 8 March. On this day, we recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide. The day calls for action to accelerate women’s equality and provides a platform to educate and raise awareness. It also calls for positive change...
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Posted Mar. 8, 2025

Is International Women’s Day inclusive enough?

International Women’s Day (IWD) is held annually on 8 March. It marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality, providing a platform to educate and raise awareness about women’s equality, call for positive change, and fundraise for women-focused charities. Yet, in recent years, the day has faced criticism for...
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Posted Mar. 8, 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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Posted Feb. 12, 2025

Social media detox: is it possible?

“I am done. I am quitting social media.” This is a phrase we have all said or heard at least once, usually in response to a ruined sleep schedule or an hour-long doom-scrolling session that was supposed to only be 10 minutes. Yet despite our best intentions, the allure of...
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Posted Feb. 7, 2025