Lifestyle
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Food And DrinkHero Worship: Richard Johnson on Heston Blumenthal
The British Street Food Awards have been taking in regional heats around the country on the run-up to the ceremony in Leeds in September – founder Richard Johnson tells us why his dream judge would be his hero, Heston Blumenthal Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
Food And DrinkScottish Food News – September 2014
Edinburgh Fringe spills over into September's food news, with beer, chilli and boating all featuring in Scotland this September Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
Intersections
My Pregnancy Experience: Lessons in Feminism Part One
Unexpected news in a pregnancy unearths some well-buried prejudices Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
TravelTravelling amongst the Yazidis
One writer remembers his time with the Yazidis of Kurdistan and travelling Syria, recalling a region of hospitality and beauty before the current turmoil Read more »| 18 Sep 2014 -
Tech
Creative: Sound Blaster Tactic360 Sigma Gaming Headset
It’s a good job that videogames are an indoor pursuit when it comes to headphones. Though Dr. Dre’s Beats range have long ago opened the door to ... Read more »| 17 Sep 2014 -
Tech
HTC One (M8) vs Mini 2 showdown
Bigger and faster, or lighter and sleeker? Is cheaper necessarily nastier, or does the HTC One Mini 2 hold its own against its bigger brother, the flagship HTC One M8? We put the comparison to the test Read more »| 16 Sep 2014
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Students
Cult Listening: 12 Scottish Records for the Discerning Fresher
Thought you knew Scottish music? Your CHVRCHES playlist is not enough – here's 12 must-have records for the discerning fresher Read more »| 15 Sep 2014 -
StudentsSpeak Up: An Introduction to Scottish Spoken Word
For those of you who prefer speaking to writing, there are a host of spoken word nights and events to get your literary teeth into. We’ve highlighted three of Scotland's best to get you started Read more »| 15 Sep 2014 -
Students
Digital Dreams: Tinkering with Technology at Uni
The Northwest is home to a vibrant collaborative scene for start-ups, game developers, and tinkerers of all stripes Read more »| 15 Sep 2014 -
Tech
Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition
For those of you who’ve never dabbled, Diablo is an action RPG that revolves around slaying hordes demons such as skeletons, goat-men or zombies, and c... Read more »| 09 Sep 2014 -
StudentsAsk Fred: Students
So you're a student now; whether you're in further education for personal development, or simply to put four years between yourself and the crushing inevitability of having to earn a living, Fred Fletch is here to help Read more »| 08 Sep 2014 -
Students
An A-Z of the Northwest Music Scene
The Northwest is the kind of place where techno legends play in the ruins of 19th-century churches, whole weekends are lost to worshipping at the altar of psych, and classical music students are the coolest. Here's a lil' taster Read more »| 08 Sep 2014 -
Students
How to Have Good Sex
So, you’ve arrived at university and you’re surrounded by hundreds of students who you’d quite like to have carnal relations with. But how? Read more »| 08 Sep 2014 -
Students
Wits and Giggles: Where to Find the Biggest Laughs
Dave from down your corridor's Gervais impressions stopped being funny nine hours into freshers' week. Here's where to try your hand at stand-up, or at the very least watch it Read more »| 08 Sep 2014 -
Tech
Person-First Shooter: Christopher Brookmyre unveils Bedlam
Bedlam is set to put you in the cyber-shoes of a smart-talking Scottish lass who unexpectedly finds herself in a game within a game. Author Christopher Brookmyre and developer Nick Witcher explain all... Read more »| 08 Sep 2014