Delirium, en masse: the fascinating and spectral phenomenon of mass hysteria

Witches, clowns and uncontrollable dancing: Halloween or mass hysteria? Defining the latter is difficult, given that each manifestation falling within the phenomenon’s sphere of … More

Between India and Scotland: translating personality from a language to another

The correlation between multilingualism and certain personality traits has long been debated amongst linguists, psychologists, and anthropologists. It is a … More

Life Under a Mass Media Hegemony

Advertisements are a part and parcel of a modern lifestyle. Contemporary society is driven heavily by the purchasing habits of … More

No Room for Cynicism: A Defence of the Global Climate Protest Movement

In the aftermath of the recent global climate strike marches, it has been common to once again hear a rather … More

The Politics of Friendship

People who say that a difference in politics doesn’t matter when it comes to friendship are a) lying and b) … More

Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and the Power of Mutual Protection

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Keep Fresh: an International Guide to Scotland

Starting university, as exciting as it is, can more often than not be an incredibly daunting experience no matter where … More

Student Living, Through the Lens of Leaving

As a third-year undergraduate student, I feel like I have been lucky with my student flat experiences. Coming to uni … More

Giving Summer Structure

With the arrival of summer every year, I am usually left feeling a bit daunted. When I was younger I … More

Unpaid Internships

Would you like to gain valuable fundraising skills, make connections at British Red Cross, and add a shiny new experience … More

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