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Urdu… Where it started and where it is now!
Posted on February 20, 2021

Urdu… Where it started and where it is now!

Ammara Irshad writes about the rich history of Pakistan’s official language – Urdu. Drawing in her ties to the language, she also expresses just how beautiful she thinks the language is. Added to this, she shares a poem written by her father. Continue reading Urdu… Where it started and where it is now!

My love for reading got me through lockdown
Posted on October 12, 2020

My love for reading got me through lockdown

Kiran Kaur reflects upon one of her favourite hobbies – picking up a book and getting stuck in. For her, lockdown has offered the opportunity to read more. As Kiran states, books not only increase our understanding of the world, but they also help us to empathize with others – something especially important as we face a global pandemic. Continue reading My love for reading got me through lockdown

Are We Really Still Arguing About The British Empire?
Posted on October 7, 2020December 9, 2020

Are We Really Still Arguing About The British Empire?

A powerful commentary by Nelson Cummins on the legacy of the British Empire and how it continues to be perceived in the present day. Cummins argues that we must stop questioning whether the Empire was moral – it was not. Instead, to truly move on, we must educate ourselves on the atrocities it caused. Continue reading Are We Really Still Arguing About The British Empire?

The Stigma of Being a South Asian Housewife
Posted on September 26, 2020

The Stigma of Being a South Asian Housewife

Aaisha Sabir writes about the changing role of women in society, and how South Asian communities in particular must no longer expect women to take on the role of housewives. Continue reading The Stigma of Being a South Asian Housewife

What does travelling really mean and look like?
Posted on September 15, 2020December 8, 2020

What does travelling really mean and look like?

Hashmat Ali powerfully dissects the topic of travel. In a poetic and mindful analysis, his words leave us with a changed idea of what it really means to travel somewhere. Continue reading What does travelling really mean and look like?

Your guide to everyday, common place Microaggressions
Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020

Your guide to everyday, common place Microaggressions

In most cases, racism does not take place in an overt manner. Insidious comments and behaviours that attack and belittle groups, are trickier to call out but also equally as harmful. Samantha Likonde has detailed a number of microaggressions to make clear that this behaviour should never have to be tolerated. Continue reading Your guide to everyday, common place Microaggressions

Why is there so little BAME representation in the Scottish legal profession?
Posted on September 1, 2020September 12, 2020

Why is there so little BAME representation in the Scottish legal profession?

Rupa Mooker, Director of HR at MacRoberts LLP, highlights the lack of diversity within the Scottish legal practice. In this powerful and thorough piece of writing, she offers suggestions which would address this long-standing issue. Continue reading Why is there so little BAME representation in the Scottish legal profession?

Life in July 2020 – A poem
Posted on August 28, 2020

Life in July 2020 – A poem

Kiran Kaur shares a poem reflecting on the growing hope that was felt in July 2020, despite the reality of living in a global pandemic. Continue reading Life in July 2020 – A poem

Antisemitism is also racism and Jewish people deserve to be included in your activism
Posted on August 21, 2020September 12, 2020

Antisemitism is also racism and Jewish people deserve to be included in your activism

Melanie Goldberg discusses the deep-rooted history of Antisemitism and how it continues to permeate our society today. Continue reading Antisemitism is also racism and Jewish people deserve to be included in your activism

How Friends Become Family in Scotland
Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

How Friends Become Family in Scotland

Sadya Afreen discusses her experiences of making friends in Scotland as an international student. She reflects on the friends she has now made, saying that they feel just like family. Continue reading How Friends Become Family in Scotland

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