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TravelInside the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum
Think you know all there is to know about the 19th-century adventurer Dr David Livingstone? The David Livingstone Birthplace Museum hopes to paint a truer picture of the explorer that's much more nuanced than the prevailing Victorian-era myths Read more »| 03 Nov 2021 -
IntersectionsCOP26 Coalition on mobilising for climate justice
COP26 has finally arrived in Glasgow. We speak to the COP26 Coalition, a fringe movement of over 200 civil societies, about mobilising to fight for climate justice during the conference and far beyond Read more »| 01 Nov 2021 -
TravelCOP26 Fringe events taking place in Glasgow
There is a lot happening in Glasgow around the COP26 United Nations Climate Conference. We take a look at some of the fringe events worth attending Read more »| 22 Oct 2021 -
IntersectionsRhyze Up: Edinburgh’s radical mushroom farmers
We speak to Rhyze about growing fungi, empowering their community through food and the radical potential of the humble mushroom Read more »| 12 Oct 2021 -
Food And DrinkGlasgow venues round-up: October 2021
Rooftop bars and bowling alleys abound in our autumn round up of the most exciting new food and drink venues in Glasgow Read more »| 11 Oct 2021 -
IntersectionsKaleidoscopes of Gender: On using multiple pronouns
Gender is always in flux and so are pronouns we use to describe our gender identity. One writer explores their/her pronouns and speaks to others about their relationships to using multiple pronouns Read more »| 11 Oct 2021
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Food And DrinkGo Sangatsu @ Acid Bar, SWG3, Glasgow
Five March’s Japanese-inspired pop-up at SWG3 presents some interesting dishes and large dollops of excellent mayonnaise Read more »| 07 Oct 2021 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Radio Polyamory
During a period of exceptionally limited options, here's how our Art Editor accidentally fell in love with former BBC 6 Music host Shaun Keaveny Read more »| 27 Sep 2021 -
Food And DrinkFood Events in Scotland: October 2021
This month's food events round-up includes a trio of book launches, an exciting African supper club, and enough cocktails to float a battleship Read more »| 24 Sep 2021 -
StudentsCut the trash: The ultimate zero waste guide
Living well shouldn't cost us the Earth. Follow these tips to get your groceries, devices and your next fashion fix sustainably Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
IntersectionsLove Bites: Bleeding Out in RPGs
This month’s columnist explores the phenomenon of 'bleed' in RPGs, where real life and your role in the game start to influence one another Read more »| 14 Sep 2021 -
StudentsThe Open road: The path to life long learning
We talk to Sophie Grace Chappell, Professor of Philosophy at the Open University, about epiphanies, Bruce Springsteen, and making the most of human potential Read more »| 09 Sep 2021 -
StudentsFirst Steps: How to start changing the world
Wanting to change the world but unsure where to start? Here's a rough guide to taking your first steps in activism, political engagement and community work Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
IntersectionsHow lockdown has created more money worries for young people
As restrictions lift and life starts going back to some normality, we speak to young people about how spending the last year-and-a-bit in lockdown has changed their attitudes towards money Read more »| 08 Sep 2021 -
StudentsOverground and RARE on the return of Freshers
With Freshers' Week able to incorporate club nights once again this year, we speak to the promoters behind popular student nights Overground and RARE about their plans and the safety measures that will be in place at their parties Read more »| 07 Sep 2021