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Student Reports University of Leicester Overshoots Carbon Emission ‘Fair Share’ – Full Report

21st March 202321st March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine carbon, Editor: Ella Johnson, Environment, Karli Wagener, leicester, report, University of Leicester, Writer: Karli Wagener

This is the full report initially put together by Karli Wagener for the University of Leicester’s Social Impact Team. Background

Feature News Featured Opinion

Women in Journalism – Facing Prejudice, Unfair Pay, and a Lack of Opportunities

17th March 202317th March 2023 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, Editor: Nabeelah Latif, Feature, Hannah Houghton, journalism, Writer: Hannah Houghton

Written by Hannah Houghton There have been several cases where women have been treated unfairly in the journalism field, simply

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Audrey Indome: “I want my legacy to be ‘She did it, so I can do it.’’’

24th November 202217th March 2023 kesiahgakpe audrey indome, black women, editor: Kelis Edwards, empowerment, inspirational, journalism, Second Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, student, Writer: Kesiah Gakpe

Audrey Indome is the third member of the award-winning podcast ‘The Receipts Podcast.’ She is co-author of the Sunday Times

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Qatar World Cup 2022: “I’ve Struggled to Reconcile my Love for Football with my Identity”

20th November 202212th February 2023 Harry Featherston Editor: Ella Johnson, Feature, Featured, Football, LGBTQ+, Opinion, Pride, qatar, qatar 2022, Second Editor: Anna O'Sullivan, students, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Growing up in North Shields, just outside Newcastle, football was nothing short of a religion. Whenever we got the chance,

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What is National Coming Out Day (NCOD)?

11th October 202211th October 2022 Leicester Student Magazine ComingOutDay, Editor: Sophie Mouzakitis, leicester, LGBTQ+, Queer, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

What is National Coming Out Day (NCOD)? National Coming Out Day was first celebrated on October 11, 1988. Homophobia thrives

Featured Local News Politics

Enough is Enough: Leicester’s Demonstration Against the Cost of Living Crisis

3rd October 20223rd October 2022 Leicester Student Magazine budget, cost of living crisis, Editor: Ella Johnson, government, leicester, local news, Maddie Daly, Protest, students

“A real pay rise, slash energy bills, end food poverty, decent homes for all and tax the rich.”

You’d be forgiven for thinking that isn’t too much to ask, especially considering the UK has one of the richest economies in the world. 

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Dr Alex George: ‘The Pressures of Academia are Probably Higher Than Ever’

9th April 202230th January 2023 Ella Johnson and Iona Wagg Dr Alex, Dr Alex George, Editor: Ella Johnson, Editor: Iona Wagg, Ella Johnson, interview, Iona Wagg, leicester, mental health, politics, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

During his recent visit to University of Leicester, Ella Johnson and Iona Wagg sat down to speak to Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George.

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TikTok and Disney’s homophobic roots prevalent in new partnership

16th December 202130th January 2023 Iona Wagg Disney, Editor: Zainab Patel, Homophobia, Iona Wagg, leicester, students, tiktok, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Iona Wagg

TikTok and Disney’s collaboration sees new pathways for the mergence of digital media. However, both companies’ problematic histories are still abundantly clear.

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“The ordinary person can, and the ordinary person did” – In Conversation with Neo Kalungu-Banda

9th December 20219th December 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Ella Johnson, Geha Pandey, Inspired, interview, leicester, lockdown, Neo Kalungu-Banda, student, students, university, University of Leicester, University students

Geha Pandey speaks with second-year psychology student, Neo Kalungu-Banda, about publishing his debut self-help book.

Featured UoL News

Victim First provides wellbeing support in Leicester

2nd December 202130th September 2022 Chloe Kite Editor: Zainab Patel, Feature, leicester, students, university, University of Leicester, University students, Victim First, Wellbeing, Writer: Chloe Kite

Victim First are an independently run organisation who offer a free, confidential service to victims and witnesses of crime.

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The ugly truth of football betting

21st May 202121st May 2021 Max Ashforth betting, Editor: Harry Featherston, Football, health, Max Ashforth, mental health, Sport, Sports, students, university, University of Leicester, Wellbeing

Placing a bet can make any football game more exciting. Money always has and always will be something that we are all drawn to, so the opportunity to pocket some ‘easy cash’ is not usually turned down by regular gamblers.

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My NHS Nightmare: Living in Chronic Pain

4th May 20214th May 2021 blogging, covid-19, Editor: Ella Johnson, health, leicester, lifestyle, mental health, NHS, students, Trinity Barnatt, university, University of Leicester, University students, Writer: Trinity Barnatt

A student’s account of her healthcare experience, feeling neglected and living in daily pain while awaiting treatment.

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The housing horrors of renting student houses at University of Leicester.

30th April 202130th April 2021 Emily Herbert accommodation, Editor: Ella Johnson, Education, emily herbert, Featured, leicester, lifestyle, rent rebate, Rent strikes, students, sulets, UCU, Uni life, university, University of Leicester, University students

Renting a house in second year is the next step in the university process for many students, and as many first years prepare to move into houses in September, I speak to University of Leicester students who have had experiences from hell.

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Doomscrolling and You

9th April 2021 Ollie Monk doomscrolling, mental health

@olliegmonk interviews Dr. Michelle O’Reilly to find out more about doomscrolling and its impact on mental health.

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Reflecting on my mental health during the pandemic.

6th April 20212nd April 2022 Grace Robinson anxiety, Editor: Zainab Patel, health, mental health, panic attack, reflecting, student, students, university, University of Leicester, Writer: Grace Robinson

When people talk about their mental health, I never claim I have anxiety because I feel like I don’t suffer like some people do. But I do.

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When capitalism meets climate change: What the Texas power crisis tells us about the future.

19th March 202126th April 2021 Leicester Student Magazine capitalism, climate change, Editor: Zainab Patel, Texas, Writer: Toby Blewett

The Case of the Texas Power Crisis demonstrates the potential of Climate Change to expose and exploit the weaknesses of the broken Western economic system.

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Staff and Students at Leicester University on the introduction of the COVID vaccine

24th February 202123rd February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine bethany Walsh, covid-19, Editor: Toby Cray, students, University of Leicester, vaccine

Leicester students and staff give their response to the implementation of the Vaccine in the UK

Featured Lifestyle

Leicester students on COVID-19 and following lockdown rules

24th February 202123rd February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine covid-19, Editor: Toby Cray, lockdown, Max Ashforth, students, University of Leicester, University students

Leicester students give their views on covid-19, lockdown, and those that are breaking government guidelines

Featured Lifestyle

“Students are burnt out, tired and frustrated”

22nd February 202122nd February 2021 tobyc34 Editor: Ella Johnson, Education, Feature, Featured, interview, leicester, Leicester SU, lifestyle, students, Toby Cray, university, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students

Written by Toby Cray, featuring interview from SU President Mia Nembhard

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“Students are not seen as humans, they are seen as a way of taking money, more like someone to pickpocket”

20th February 202121st February 2021 tobyc34 accommodation, mental health, Rent strikes, Students Union, Toby Cray, Tuition fees, University of Leicester

Louise Manley, leader of UoL rent strike, speaks about their ongoing campaign calling on the university to treat students fairly, and put well-being before profit.

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Advancement in treatment means HIV is no longer fatal

16th February 202126th April 2021 Zainab Patel AIDS, Feature, Featured, health, HIV, Zainab Patel

Despite the bleak media portrayals of HIV and AIDS, it is no longer fatal. Advancements in treatment mean that more HIV-positive people live longer.

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Sandra Pollock OBE on the Queen’s New Year list and diversity in education

4th February 2021 Leicester Student Magazine diversity and inclusion, Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Jhilla Khodaie, Leadership and management, New year honours, new years, OBE honours, Queen's new year honours list, Sandra Pollock OBE, Services to equality, the women's award

LSM spoke to Sandra Pollock OBE about her recent award, diversity in education and how to get through lockdown.

Featured Lifestyle

#MeToo: “I thought he was going to rape me”

30th January 20213rd July 2021 tobyc34 Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Editor: Toby Cray, Me Too, metoooncampus, Rhiannon Jenkins, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toby Cray, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students, Victim

Trapped and alone in Oadby student village, Lyla was helpless as her friend bore down on her. “At that moment it became apparent I didn’t know this person, and it made me fear for my life.”

Arts & Culture Featured Music Pop Culture

Local singer Ryan McMey is forging his own path with ‘bedroom pop’

23rd January 202123rd January 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Bedroom pop, Editor: Harry Featherston, Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, interview, Local music, Luke Bailey, Music, Ryan McMey

Up and coming musician Ryan McMey discusses how lockdown has affected his solo career and what the future holds for him.

Featured Lifestyle

University students return to campus in spite of government guidelines

21st January 2021 Leicester Student Magazine Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Feature, National lockdown, Rent strikes, Trinity Barnatt, University of Leicester, University of Leicester SU, University students

Students feel lack of government support has left them with no choice but to return to campus, against guidelines.

Featured Lifestyle

150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown

2nd December 202013th April 2021 Leicester Student Magazine blog, blogging, christmas, coronavirus, covid, covid-19, COVID19, Editor: Ella Johnson, health, Laura Lees, leicester, lifestyle, lockdown, mental health, Opinion, pandemic, students, university, University of Leicester, Wellbeing

In Leicester, where higher COVID-19 restrictions have not been lifted for more than 150 days, I discuss my experiences of living and studying in the city.

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Social Campfires and Covid

1st December 202013th April 2021 Ollie Monk digital detox, dumb phone, Science, social campfire, social media, technology

Ollie Monk discusses way to combat social isolation online this lockdown.

Arts & Culture Featured

Distrust in the Trust

22nd November 2020 Rhiannon Jenkins Centre for New Writing, Colonial Countryside, Common Sense Group, Corinne Fowler, Feature, National Trust, Rhiannon Jenkins, University of Leicester

Rhiannon Jenkins talks to Professor Corinne Fowler about her ‘Colonial Countryside’ project, and the culture war it’s become embroiled in.

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Environment: Leicester students campaigning earns national recognition

18th November 202018th November 2020 tobyc34 climate change, Editor: Rhiannon Jenkins, Environment, Feature, plasticfree, students, Toby Cray, university

Carla Field and Meggie Eloy have been nationally recognised by the Green Gown awards, where they have been nominated for the ‘Student Sustainability Champion of the Year’.

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Feature – Clarendon’s 2020 charity winter gardens

17th November 202017th November 2020 Rhiannon Jenkins Charity, Clarendon Park, Let's Explore Leicester, Local events, Oldman and Sons, Rhiannon Jenkins, Winter gardens

Rhiannon Jenkins talks to Sam Oldman about his charity winter gardens, which are uniting the local community for a good cause this festive season.

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