REVIEW: Dunkirk

Dir: Christopher Nolan Cert: 12A Release date: 21 July 2017 Dunkirk is by far one of Nolan’s best films since the Dark Knight Trilogy. The cinematography is beyond astounding but I think we already knew from Nolan’s other films that this would be a prominent feature. Dunkirk’s script itself is very minimal which allows for… Continue reading REVIEW: Dunkirk

On the job: Theatre Stage Manager

The King's Theatre ©

Ever wondered how Mary Poppins flies in a theatre show? Want to know how to get invited to Elton John’s beach party? Then Malcolm Tilley is the man you’re after. Organising theatre productions in the world famous King’s Theatre in Glasgow, we find out what it takes to be a stage manager. 🎭 What is… Continue reading On the job: Theatre Stage Manager

The best of Linkin Park

Chester Bennington. Photo: Danny Moloshok/Reuters

The sad news that Linkin Park frontman, Chester Bennington died was announced last night, leaving the world of music and fans in shock. Chester Bennington is reported to have died by suicide after years of drug and alcohol abuse, speculated to be because of his past experience of abuse as a child. Nu metal Linkin… Continue reading The best of Linkin Park

Glasgow is not affordable for students

Setting off to university in Glasgow this year? Well, get saving team. The Royal Bank of Scotland student living index discovered that Glasgow is the least affordable city in the UK for students. Expensive It just so happens to also be one of the best student cities out there too. The study revealed that Glasgow… Continue reading Glasgow is not affordable for students

Introducing… The new Doctor

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It’s the moment we’ve all (well, some of us) been waiting for – the thirteenth Doctor has been revealed! No, there’s not some sort of NHS crisis where only 12 medics were available – we’re talking Doctor Who.  The time travelling alien who’s been bobbing about the universe since the 60s, entertaining children and adults… Continue reading Introducing… The new Doctor

7 reasons why we can’t wait for the return of Game of Thrones

It’s the week we’ve all been waiting for! Our alarms are set for the middle of the bloomin’ night, Sky Plus boxes ready to go just in case we nod off, the group chat for discussing plot theories is waiting after a period of silence, the fan forums bookmarked – guys, Game of Thrones is… Continue reading 7 reasons why we can’t wait for the return of Game of Thrones

Mad skills

Here’s a scary stat – young people are THREE TIMES more likely to be out of work than adults. They’re also continuously exposed to to lower quality jobs, greater labour market inequalities and longer school-to-work transitions. The reason? Young people simply don’t have the skills that the job market is asking for – both in… Continue reading Mad skills

The best-value university towns in the UK

Want to head to uni but terrified it’ll leave you bankrupt? Fear not. The clever folk at Marbles.com have gone and figured out where it’s cheapest to study in the UK – and you’d be surprised by the results. Comparing vital student factors like the cost of rent on a weekly basis, the price for… Continue reading The best-value university towns in the UK