The candle is lit. I open my books. This is the start of my evening ritual: after I have returned from a day of classes, or a day with friends […]
Buzz Off, Humans! A Day in the Life of an Overworked Bee
You think your 9-to-5 is hard? Try working from sunrise to sunset, dodging pesticides, battling habitat loss, AND carrying your body weight in pollen—all without pay, breaks, or a single […]
Sealed Fate? – Peeling Away from The Sticky Situation Glue Puts Us In
As the first daffodils open, and the sun stretches over the green hills of Kent, I get the urge to document the whole process. My personal journey with junk journalling […]
What does the Academy for Sustainable Futures do to be more sustainable in their everyday lives?
“I just don’t have time for sustainability!” Unfortunately, there is a big misconception that living more sustainably is time consuming, costly, and unattainable in the usual hustle and bustle of […]
Confessions of a Bexhill Girl Gone Green- My SGO Chapter
When I first found out I’d gotten an interview for the Student Green Office, I reacted with the composure of a calm, collected adult. Just kidding. I was practically bouncing […]
“Tomorrow We Will Run Faster, Stretch Out Our Arms Farther”
Hello! My name is Felicity, and I have been one of your Student Green Office Projects’ Officers. I have just completed my second year of LLB Law with International Relations; […]
20/20 Hindsight – My Year with the SGO
Switching the Narrative As another academic year comes to a close here at Christ Church, so has my time working as part of the Student Green Office and I prepare […]
Music for your Mind – The Psychological Impact of Music
Since the discovery of musical instruments 40,000 years ago, we mortal humans have been captivated by sound. How can a few notes change an ordinary moment in time into an […]
Wellness, Wealth, and Power: Understanding Philanthrocapitalism
In the time before endless scrolling on social media, and the constant new ‘must have’, from a global fast-fashion giant, Dr Seuss’ The Lorax warned us of overconsumption and the […]