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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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 -
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
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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 -
IntersectionsFriendships in flux: On re-thinking relationships
Friendships are complicated – they form, fall apart, and come together again. One writer considers navigating these changes Read more »| 14 Jun 2022 -
IntersectionsHow the cost of living crisis is impacting creative workers
We’re already feeling the financial difficulties offset by the cost of living crisis – this is no different for those in creative industries. We speak to creative workers about how this economic instability is impacting their work Read more »| 12 May 2022 -
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Love Bites: Running with my Pegasus
This month’s columnist reflects on running through life’s ups and downs Read more »| 02 May 2022