Fundamentals of Finance: What is debt?
In this series of Fundamentals of Finance, Simona Valeviciute explains debt and the many types of debt that many people have today.
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The environmental impact of mass vaccination
With millions of people already vaccinated, the end of Covid-19 is in sight. While this is a fantastic achievement for humanity, the same cannot be said for the planet. The rollout of the vaccine is responsible for huge amounts of waste and this is only furthered as two doses are...
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Losing ourselves in a relationship
Simona Valeviciute emphasises the importance of keeping our personalities in tact while being in a relationship, without losing ourselves.
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The UK is now halfway to meeting its ‘net-zero emissions’ target
The UK is now halfway to meeting its net-zero emissions target by 2050. While this is a milestone to be celebrated, it does not mean we can take our foot off the pedal. Above all else, we need to take this time to evaluate the importance of this achievement and...
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Are games in e-books too distracting for children?
Simona Valeviciute looks at whether games at the end of books can be too distracting for children and how this compares to a physical book
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Getting to know your neighbours as a student
With students often getting a bad reputation as the neighbours from hell, Simona Valeviciute explains why we should make an effort to get to know our neighbours.
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The rise of contactless payment
Simona Valeviciute looks at the advantages and disadvantages of contactless payment and whether it is right for the limit to rise to £100.
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Is Klarna a delightful or dangerous financial service?
In a collaboration with The Boar Finance, Simona Valeviciute discusses the benefits and hidden dangers of 'buy now, pay later' banking systems like Klarna.
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How can feminism help solve the climate crisis?
The United Nations Women have said that to tackle the climate crisis the world must adopt a more ‘feminist approach’. A spokesperson said: “As early adopters of new agricultural techniques, first responders in crises, entrepreneurs of green energy or decision-makers at home, women are agents of change who must equally...
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The future of dance
Carlos Acosta recently stated, "there's a danger we'll lose a whole generation of dancers" Simona Valeviciute investigates this further.
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Exploring the harmful impact of social media filters on body image
Simona Valeviciute discusses the recent #Filterdrop campaign and the harmful impact filters can have on our societal and personal perception of beauty.
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Making Valentine’s Day special during lockdown
Simona Valeviciute discusses some of the ways we can all make our Valentines Day special, whether it be online or in lockdown with your partner.
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Do cats really love milk?
Whether you are a cat person or not, I’m sure you are well aware of the traditional image of a cat drinking milk. In fact, many people believe that milk is good for cats and that they may even need it. However, this is far from the truth – most...
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