Opinion
Opinion pieces from our Intersections writers. Read the full archive of our Love Bites columns, where our writers share the things, people and places they love the most.
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OpinionPublic Speaking: Activists on the cost of speaking out
It's not easy being talked about – especially when you're trying to say something important yourself. We reflect on the emotional toll of both in-person and online critique Read more »| 15 Nov 2022 -
OpinionFika as Fuel: The need to rest and connect
There's power in taking time for ourselves and for each other. After spending time in Sweden, one writer reflects on how the country's culture harnesses this power – and how we should too Read more »| 09 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsBlack Oot Here: The new book archiving Black Scottish history
Francesca Sobande and layla-roxanne hill, authors of the upcoming book Black Oot Here: Black Lives in Scotland, on acknowledging and archiving Black Scottish history Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Over the Landline
This month's columnist reflects on connecting with family through the ritual of phone calls Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
StudentsCreative Clout: Social capital and creativity at university
It’s a tale as old as time: spoken word poetry is hot and everyone’s in a band. Creativity in university can seem synonymous with popularity – but it’s not always all it’s made out to be Read more »| 14 Sep 2022 -
StudentsA Meal Shared: How food can form friendships
University can be lonely – but food can bring us together. One writer reflects on the power of communal cooking Read more »| 13 Sep 2022
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StudentsClimate Action: How to start saving the world
The climate crisis is scary enough. The intimidating first steps of getting involved in climate activism as a student can feel similarly scary – but they don’t need to be Read more »| 08 Sep 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: Friendship Flings
This month's columnist reflects on the magic of temporary connections and how they speak to our inner child Read more »| 29 Aug 2022 -
IntersectionsWhere Numbers Fail: On numerical diversity and institutional intersectionality
For institutions, the diversity tick box is all the rage – but it really shouldn't be. Kevin Guyan, author of Queer Data, reflects on the problem with upholding numerical diversity as a fix-all to inequality and oppression Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
IntersectionsUnited as One: the multi-cause solidarity of queer activism
Summer is nearly done – but solidarity's forever. We speak to queer activist groups about how they're working towards collective political goals and why that means liberation for all of us Read more »| 11 Aug 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: To Friendships That Stay
This month's columnist reflects on old friends, changing relationships, and sharing a past and a future Read more »| 28 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsStructures in Mind: on women's experiences with ADHD
The conversation around ADHD is increasingly opening up – but there's still a lot that goes unsaid. We speak to women about their experiences with diagnosis, the structures which dominate, and workplace professionalism Read more »| 13 Jul 2022 -
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Love Bites: Marriage On Screen
This month's columnist reflects on dating shows, marriage, and trusting in love Read more »| 13 Jul 2022 -
IntersectionsFeeling Scottish: On racial and national identity
Looking to the future, one writer reflects on Scottish identity and finding joy in communities of colour Read more »| 04 Jul 2022 -
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Love Bites: Cutting Hair, Coming Together
This month's columnist finds care and community in hair cuts Read more »| 14 Jun 2022