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IntersectionsPublic 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 -
IntersectionsFika 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 -
TravelForever Edinburgh: A Winter Evening in Edinburgh
Get cosy in Edinburgh this winter, with charming bars, warming coffee, exciting nights out and unforgettable sights Read more »| 02 Nov 2022 -
IntersectionsTell Us A Story: In conversation with Natasha Thembiso Ruwona
Ahead of Our Stories Between the Myths and Memories, curator Natasha Thembiso Ruwona discusses storytelling, museum spaces, and connecting communities Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow venues round-up: October 2022
Add a little entertainment to the dark nights at these new Glasgow spots: from circus schools to Nordic pizza spots, there's something for everyone... Read more »| 10 Oct 2022 -
IntersectionsProgramming History: Black History Month in Scotland
We take a closer look at Scotland's Black History Month programme, and explore its museum spaces, accessibility, and nuanced approach to engaging with history Read more »| 07 Oct 2022
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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 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Over the Landline
This month's columnist reflects on connecting with family through the ritual of phone calls Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
TravelAuld Spookie: Explore Edinburgh's Dark Past
Explore Edinburgh’s spooky, haunted and mysterious past, and check out some unique opportunities to delve into its darker stories Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
Food And DrinkJunk: Meet the award-winning Edinburgh street food team
Ahead of their trip to the European Street Food Awards, we talk to award-winning Edinburgh street food pop-up Junk about making a splash in Scotland's food scene Read more »| 27 Sep 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 -
Food And DrinkDundee venues round-up: September 2022
Greek cuisine, community focussed cafes and sweet Spanish-style churros – explore the latest new venue discoveries that Dundee has to offer 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 -
Food And DrinkChix, Edinburgh
Chix arrive in the west of Edinburgh bringing delicious fried chicken, impressive sides and enough dips to float a battleship Read more »| 08 Sep 2022