Think: you’re sitting in a seminar and the seminar leader is calling out names, taking a quick register, when you hear a name you don’t recognise. There’s an awkward silence until someone finally raises their hand to say that that’s them – but that isn’t their name, and those aren’t their pronouns anymore. This is … Continue reading Preferred Pronouns and Avoiding Deadnames: What Can We Do?
Pride At Work – LGBT+ Employability
I was recently speaking to a friend who is due to graduate this year, and one phrase from that conversation made me really sad and it has stuck with me: “I hope I can find a job despite everything.” “Despite everything” here means despite being gay. Even in the year 2022, there are people who … Continue reading Pride At Work – LGBT+ Employability
Five Percent
The wipers screeched on the windshield and Conrad slammed them off. ‘I'll stay out a bit longer, I want to get another fifty quid before I stop.’ ‘What about your dinner? I'm about to put something on,' his wife Janine’s voice boomed out of the hands-free speaker. ‘I don’t want you wasting money.’ … Continue reading Five Percent
Top 5 Must Watch Films made in Greenwich
By Musammat Fatima Begum Cruella The first on this list is cute puppy murderer, Cruella De Vil, played by award winning actress, Emma Stone, in Disney’s live action of 101 Dalmatians. The jaw dropping prequel aimed to show fans how the cold hearted villain turned from Estella, a young aspiring fashion designer, into Cruella De … Continue reading Top 5 Must Watch Films made in Greenwich
Making A Student Side-Hustle Work For You (part one)
Being a student can often be tight on your purse strings and it has led to many University of Greenwich students starting their own side businesses, some born out of a need for pub pocket money, others born from passion, the money simply a bonus. You may have considered setting up your own side hustle … Continue reading Making A Student Side-Hustle Work For You (part one)
Marlowe’s Fate at the White Bear Theatre, 17th November 2022
Rating: ★★★★★ The Off-Broadway production of the comedy, Marlowe's Fate, is in the middle of a short run at the White Bear Theatre in Kennington. Those unfamiliar with the White Bear might be surprised to discover that the theatre is actually a small upstairs room at the vast White Bear pub, but the tiny space … Continue reading Marlowe’s Fate at the White Bear Theatre, 17th November 2022
Spectacular, Spectacular – Moulin Rouge The Musical Review
Rating: ★★★★★ Image is writer's own As an avid lover of musicals, I was so excited to hear that Moulin Rouge - The Musical was coming to The Piccadilly Theatre in London. The film version, starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman, won two Oscars, so I was interested and eager to see how it translated … Continue reading Spectacular, Spectacular – Moulin Rouge The Musical Review
Training Day
My mother stuck soap on the grooves of my teeth, purging my mouth of its sins, teaching me to taste my words before spitting them out. I did no such thing. Burnt by my tongue, I was fed whiskey and wine to keep my words sweet. “Your tongue can be a tool”, she said. “Learn how … Continue reading Training Day
The Crow's Nest 