It’s that time of the year again! Time flies, doesn’t it? 2020 may not be the most exciting year ever, but we should still celebrate the festivity of Halloween! Since parties are a big “no no” for this year, we suggest you have your own private party at your flat…
Okay, let’s be honest. Waking up the first day of living on your own is SURREAL! I know it isn’t just me (hopefully ;P). This crazy new chapter of your life is totally different than anything you’ve ever experienced and you find yourself thinking “Now what?”. So how do…
University is a whirl wind of emotions, chaos and the best days of your life. Trying to adjust to a healthy balance of studying, socialising and learning how to be an independent adult however can be a very difficult challenge and can take a while to get the hang of,…
There are moments in life, when you just feel overwhelmed. You have this close friend, who seems to have it all. You’d never thought, that they would be in trouble. But let me tell you, the difficult thing about mental health struggles is, that they are invisible. People with mental…
Discussion of mental health has been on the rise over the past few years, but there still is little advice on how to support your friend with their mental health. It can be worrying, as you don’t want to say the wrong thing. Well this article hopes to give you…
Coming Out Day was created in 1988 for the purpose of raising awareness, liberation and visibility of the LGBTQI+ community. At a time when the fear of the AIDS pandemic was spreading, a homophobic gaze cast across the queer community. Coming out could be seen as an act of rebellion…
Here’s what you need to know about The Gaudie. According to The Guardian, it is the oldest independent student publication in Scotland, dating back to 1934. It has since then become a successful 21st century voice across the campus and the city of Aberdeen, owning up to a readership of…
Originated in the United States, Black History Month has been celebrated since 1915. Initiated by historian Carter G. Woodson, the event is dedicated to honour the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans and other people of African origin in every area of endeavour throughout history. This commemoration finally gained…
We are the University of Aberdeen’s Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Forum, and we represent all the students within this demographic. We were created in 2017 to try to ensure the safety and representation of BAME students on campus, and promote solidarity within our diverse communities.
While…
Robert Traynham gained a PhD in history from the University of Aberdeen in 2019.
He is currently the Head of Public Affairs for Facebook in their Washington, DC offices where he oversees the external engagement relationships on behalf of the company to reporters, non-profit leaders, universities and other thought…
