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Women’s health is political. You only have to glance at the news to see debates and discussions on a whole range of issues directly related to women’s health – reproductive rights, maternity care, the gaps in research and funding.   All of this means there’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding out there. That’s why it’s so important that you do your own research to look after yourself, prioritise your … Continue reading "Let’s talk about women’s health"

Sharing your work with others, even your tutors, can feel daunting. We know so many students struggle to submit work for feedback because they worry that it’s not good enough. Dr Aaliyah Khan, Senior Student Experience Coach, shares her tips and advice on how to overcome that fear. Whether you are studying architecture, photography, fine … Continue reading "Why you should still submit your work – even (especially) when you don’t feel good enough"

Sharing your work with others, even your tutors, can feel daunting. We know so many students struggle to submit work for feedback because they worry that it’s not good enough. BSc (Hons) Architecture alumni Shahd Osama Jabr shares her story of how she transformed her studies once she learnt the value of showing up, submitting … Continue reading "“I learned how powerful it is to show up and ask for feedback”"

Sharing your work with others, even your tutors, can feel daunting. We know so many students struggle to submit work for feedback because they worry that it’s not good enough. BEng (Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering alumni Romane Sanchez shares her story of how she has learnt to appreciate and value opportunities to get feedback … Continue reading "“Remember, everything starts as a first draft”"

by Dami Postgraduate Study: should you go further or go first to work? As a final-year student studying computer science and artificial intelligence, I’ve been debating whether doing a masters, or getting some industry experience is a better course of action. You’re not alone if you’re asking yourself the same thing. Students in every subject … Continue reading "My career top tip"

Need motivation? Want to get on track with your studies? Looking for help preparing for assessments and deadlines? Your Student Experience Coaches are here to support you. Your School of Architecture and Environment coaches are Holly Adlem and Hannah Embleton-Smith, and they offer tailored one-to-one coaching sessions designed to help you with the following: Each … Continue reading "Coaching for Architecture and Environment students"

by Becky Risley Ketamine – some people use it recreationally for fun, others are drawn to it to manage mental health and trauma. But there’s something you may not have heard about, Ketamine Bladder Syndrome, also known as Ketamine Cystitis. It’s a serious condition that can sneak up on people who use Ketamine, even those … Continue reading "How does Ketamine affect your bladder?"

Many of you know by now that the New Year is an awful time to be making extreme changes to your health. Although we are starting to turn away from ‘new year new me’ fad diets, detoxes and unsustainable work outs goals, it can be hard to not let the noise around a new year … Continue reading "Gentle January – How to avoid toxic health myths"