Carrot Magazine's Zainab Iqbal reports on the recent panel which took place at City University about decolonising our education.
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Carrot Team’s financial tips for surviving London
It is a universally acknowledged truth that living in London is pricey, in fact many avoid University in London because of this. However, through these mini hacks and useful financial tips, we’ve found that we can help reduce the costs of living in one of the greatest cities in the world.
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Realities of Returning back on Campus
After our second semester was cut short back in 2020, we reflect on how it feels to return back on campus after finishing a whole academic year online.
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Is the UK headed towards a third Covid wave?
With sunny blue skies, the easing of restrictions and exam season coming to an end, an approaching third wave of coronavirus is the last thing we want to be thinking about, but this is exactly what some scientists are warning of. Firstly, the good news… The UK recorded 0 Covid related deaths yesterday, for the...
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Rent Brawl: How Students are Lobbying for Fairer Rent Contracts
Since lockdown was announced in early January, thousands of students have been stuck at home, unable to travel to their accommodation despite having to pay standard rent. Students at Urbanest, however, decided enough was enough.
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Coronavirus: Why Student Nurses Deserve Better
Key workers have been vitally important during the coronavirus pandemic, but not all of them feel as if their hard work has been recognised. Emily Calder discusses the impact of increased pressure on the NHS on UK student nurses, and why she thinks that the government should be doing more to recognise their efforts.
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Are tiny houses a viable option for students?
Imagine graduating and being able to own a house. Is that too good to be true? Perhaps not if you're open-minded enough to consider downsizing to a tiny house.
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Enactus City: Most Improved Team of the Year
Enactus aims to support young people in the UK to engage in youth social action and youth social enterprise.
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9 London LGBTQ+ venues that aren’t nightclubs
Your guide to LGBTQ+ venues in London that are more than just clubbing.
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UCU Strikes 2019: The President, the Union, and toeing the picket lines
City, University of London's President presents his stance on the industrial action, as UCU members defend their decision to strike.
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Slow down, wise up: The rapid rise of slow journalism
Keeping up with the news in the current world can be challenging. Tortoise Media hopes to change that with its slow journalism.
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What I think about the Extinction Rebellion protests
With peaceful protests, mass arrests and roadblocks, Extinction Rebellion are trying to catch our attention again.