Blog

All the greatest men we draw inspiration from; Winston Churchill, J.F Kennedy, Muhammad Ali, LeBron James, etc.; all had (have) one thing in common, a healthy mind. Now that lockdown is done and everything seems new and so fast-paced, we are having all these thoughts and emotions…

Refugee Week UK 2021, 14th June - 20th June 

Higher education institutions in the UK have a long tradition of providing sanctuary for academics and young people forced to flee conflict and persecution and find safety elsewhere. To build further on support measures already in place, the University of Aberdeen…

This week marks Men’s Health Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the health issues that disproportionately affect men as well as engaging men in seeking treatment by expanding access and reducing stigma surrounding health. June is also Pride Month, celebrating the lives and achievements of those of us…

As pride month approaches, I find myself thinking a lot about what it means to be proud again. Does it mean being able to declare your labels proudly and openly to whomever you choose? And how are you meant to be out, loud and proud, if you are not even…

I teach a Postgraduate course entitled “Religion, Conflict and Security”. One aspect that links religion with societal conflict is that of sexuality. Each year, religion is blamed for intolerance and exclusion for amongst others, attitudes to LBGT+ individuals and communities. These views are expressed (and sometimes mobilised) by all sides…

Spring is here! And if you’re like me, you’ve thought, “I need to try gardening”. Not just because you feel like a hobby-less hermit but also because you’ve heard it can be quite rewarding to grow something from seeds (especially if you can eat it). However, you probably have also…

Regardless of the title, this article is addressed not only to those in their final year but also to everyone studying at the university, no matter which year they are in. It is encouraged to prepare for your future after graduation as early as possible. Why? Because there are many…

Do you like board games? Are you curious about board games, but haven’t had a chance to try them out? Do you miss playing board games with your friends? Are you looking for a new quarantine activity? Are you bored? Let me tell you about boardgamearena.com and introduce you to…

Most of the days in lockdown may well seem to look alike: waking up, thinking of everything you must catch up with, eating, rushing with work, and so on. It can be quite repetitive, and I am sure you have heard thousand times that things will get better, but sometimes…

Let’s talk about how amazing and underrated snail-mail is!

Did you know that before the 1840s, recipients of the letters had to pay expensive charges upon delivery and therefore mail was more of a thing for the upper classes? But when the “Penny Post” was introduced in 1840, sending…