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Armenian Food, Culture and History Hidden in Edinburgh

There’s an inexplicable building in central Edinburgh. Along a well-heeled avenue lined with boutique cafés and elegant galleries, it is … More

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When you Wish Upon a Star: The Science and Culture Behind Stargazing

Individuals tend to realise their potential relevance whenever they cooperatively generate change by voting, protesting, or simply speaking their mind. … More

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qmunicate meets: ÚNA

Last year, I have participated as a volunteer in the first edition of the ÚNA festival, which took place in … More

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What Are You Saying? How language influences feelings of empathy

One quiet morning in the coffee shop where I work, I found myself talking to a regular customer. After telling … More

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The Workers Theatre: launch party and interview

Kinning Park Complex, March 23 Hosting a launch party are The Workers Theatre, a new cooperative company that follows the … More

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Perils of… A Reluctant Poet

Shakespeare once said, ‘All the world’s a stage’. Well, at least it is at the Auction Room bar in Bedford … More

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Disruptions: On Veganism

Veganism is not something I often discuss in depth. Aside from “can you eat this?” exchanges with friends, there’s little … More

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The Turner Prize Comes to Glasgow

Glasgow and the Turner Prize: one is infamous within the UK for its obscurity and incomprehensible language – the other … More

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Why you should read… Ali Smith

Stories can be found everywhere…in the people we pass on the streets, in places, times, in our friends and family, … More

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Bye bye Bloop – the bizarre story of the Facebook notification noise

There’s someone in my building that leaves their Facebook open with their speakers turned up loud. I don’t know who … More

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