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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OpinionQueer as Folk: Exploring LGBTQ+ stories through Scottish folk culture
Tradition is far from fixed. Composer Finn Anderson explores shared legacies, the connections between folk and queer culture, and the joy in celebrating both Read more »| 14 Feb 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: Revelling in Reggaeton
This month's columnist reflects on a trip to Chile, embracing reggaeton, and letting go of shame Read more »| 07 Feb 2023 -
OpinionLove Bites: Revising Our Story
This month's columnist reflects on the story of marriage, dating apps, and a poetry evening – and how this story has changed over time Read more »| 04 Jan 2023 -
OpinionA Latke in Common: Continuing & adapting Jewish traditions
There's joy in tradition – whether old, new, or something in-between. One writer reflects on connecting with the Jewish faith and community through both the conventional and unconventional Read more »| 12 Dec 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: In Handfuls of Rice
This month's Love Bites columnist reflects on making rice, family connections, and knowledge passing from generation to generation Read more »| 28 Nov 2022 -
OpinionLove Bites: On Old Bread
This month's columnist looks at remembering, forgetting, and all that rests in a stale baguette Read more »| 17 Nov 2022
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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 -
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