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Latest Articles

Full circle moment for circular fashion: Bristol-born clothing market is back in the city

By Natalie Payne, Second-Year, French, German, and Spanish If you were to stand on Woodland Road during the ten minutes between lectures, you would see swathes of Bristol students dressed head to toe in vintage or second-hand pieces. Say ‘Vinted’ three times into an Arts Complex bathroom mirror and polka …

By Natalie Payne
17th April 2026 • Epigram

Is poetry a dying form?

By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist, 25/26In honour of World Poetry Day in March alongside people increasingly reaching for screens, poetry has had to compete for our attention in a fast moving world. As a poetry lover myself, I began to wonder if it still has a space in student's lives? …

By Alex Boersma
11th April 2026 • Epigram

Spike Island's print festival:In conversation with Sanni Pyhänniska

By Erin Disney, Second year Politics and French Spike Print Studios, situated in the iconic Spike island, houses several printmaking facilities, permanent artists and holds regular printmaking classes. In July, for its fiftieth anniversary, Spike Print are holding one of their biggest exhibitions yet with a weekend long printmaking showcase …

By Alex Boersma
2nd April 2026 • Epigram

A recap of Women in Media 2026

Emma Coleman explores the top tips and industry expertise from this years WiM conference

By Emma Coleman
25th March 2026 • Epigram

Magical women in Irish folklore

In celebration of International Women’s Day and St Patrick’s Day, it is an apt moment to revisit the powerful women who shape the landscape of Irish folklore and mythology. From formidable goddesses to legendary queens and Otherworldly figures, these stories reveal how female characters have long stood at the heart …

By Alex Boersma
17th March 2026 • Epigram

Why you should attend the Women in Media conference 2026

Back for a fourth year, Epigram's Women in Media event is set to be bigger and better than ever before!

By Emma Coleman
16th March 2026 • Epigram

‘My adoption was both nothing and everything’: In conversation with Luke Wright

In the midst of his 4 week long performance run, I interviewed Luke Wright about his early career, adoption and latest book, Later Life Letters and watched him perform at Bristol’s Wardrobe Theatre. Luke Wright is an award winning writer, poet and performer who has curated, performed and toured 15 …

By Alex Boersma
10th March 2026 • Epigram

Student campaigners and NUS representative go head-to-head in referendum debate

By Natalie Payne, News Reporter On Friday March 6, representatives from the Yes and No camps came together in the Balloon Bar to discuss the most important issues in the referendum on Bristol SU’s affiliation to the National Union of Students (NUS). NUS UK is a nationwide campaign network of …

By Natalie Payne
9th March 2026 • Epigram

In conversation with Sam Leith

Tom Forbes talks to Sam Leith in his North London home about his new book, the changing world of journalism and our relationship with literature. Sam Leith is literary editor of the Spectator, bestselling author, host of the Spectator's book club podcast, and former judge of the Man Booker Prize …

By Alex Boersma
2nd March 2026 • Epigram

Reading is so in: celebrity book clubs take over the world

By Megan Mclean, Fourth Year EnglishIn recent years, books have been trending. Celebrities have been pictured walking with books almost like they're a designer bag, promoting their interest in literature and casting themselves as intellectuals instead of indulging the bimbo stereotypes pushed onto a lot of women in creative industries. …

By Alex Boersma
2nd March 2026 • Epigram

From Suppression to Reclamation: The History of LGBTQ+ Representation in Literature

By Francesca O’Connor, Second Year, English and History The history of queer representation in literature has evolved and diversified greatly over the last 250 years. This article will hone in on some of the most important texts within modern anglophone literature and consider the pivotal moments which shaped the LGBTQ+ …

By Alex Boersma
26th February 2026 • Epigram

The war on culture: Ukrainian literature four years on

By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist, 25/26As the four year anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine looms, I have compiled a list of accessible Ukrainian books to encourage you to educate yourself and continue supporting the country's language, culture and heart. We must protect the Ukrainian language and culture …

By Alex Boersma
19th February 2026 • Epigram

Why are student houses so susceptible to mould?

Emma Coleman answers the question of whether it's us, the student landlords, or something else entirely

By Emma Coleman
15th February 2026 • Epigram

Where to begin with Greek mythology

Emma Coleman curates a list of Greek Mythology books for those unsure where to begin

By Emma Coleman
11th February 2026 • Epigram

Fire engines called to University of Bristol’s Goldney Hall

By Natalie Payne, News Reporter and Stella Phipps, News Reporter The University of Bristol says it is working to identify the cause.The fire service, police and ambulances all arrived at the Clifton hall of residence, home to 261 undergraduate students, between 1.55am and 3.06am on February 4.Fire services arrived on …

By Natalie Payne
8th February 2026 • Epigram

Do classic novels really stand the test of time?

Emma Coleman discusses what makes a classic novel.

By Emma Coleman
5th February 2026 • Epigram

Do classic novels really stand the test of time?

By Emma Coleman, Film & TV SubeditorDo ‘classic’ novels truly stand the test of time or have they become performative?As a student of English Literature from secondary school to university, I have come across a multitude of classic novels both in and out of the classroom. Some have been life …

By Alex Boersma
5th February 2026 • Epigram

Percy Jackson & the Olympians S2: round two for Camp Half-Blood (in more than one way)

13 years after being cancelled, Percy Jackson gets its second chance with James Bobin and it is everything we wanted it to be.

By Emma Coleman
30th January 2026 • Epigram

Bristol students walk out ‘in solidarity with Minneapolis’ outside Senate House

By Lenny Osler, News Reporter and Natalie Payne, News Reporter On January 23, around 20 demonstrators gathered opposite Senate House at midday as part of a national student walkout following the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, a few blocks from where George Floyd was killed.The demonstration mirrors similar anti-administration …

By Natalie Payne
27th January 2026 • Epigram

Dog-Eat-Dog Theatre: student theatre spotlight series

By Alex Boersma, Literature columnist 25/26As part of our student theatre company spotlight series I spoke to Montague Austin, the Co-Founder of Dog-Eat-Dog Theatre company about its conception and unique approach.Montague began by explaining that the company was created ‘out of necessity,’ following his idea for a supernatural thriller. He …

By Alex Boersma
26th January 2026 • Epigram

New year, new reading goal: Fable VS Goodreads

Now we have entered the new year, many of us will have made the new years resolution to read more, specifically for pleasure, which means setting a new reading goal to keep us on track. Goodreads has been the cult favourite reading log app but with a new app, Fable, …

By Alex Boersma
7th January 2026 • Epigram

News Year’s resolutions: How to actually keep them

If your New Year's resolutions don't tend to survive January, don't panic. Emma Coleman is here to tell you how 2026 can be different - actually this time.

By Emma Coleman
31st December 2025 • Epigram

Dear Boys...

Welcome to Mind the Gap’s ‘Out After Dark’ series, where we will explore the impact of winter on female safety. Longer periods of darkness have arrived, and whilst we hold our breaths for Christmas, we cannot ignore the increased risk we all now face.

By Emma Coleman
12th December 2025 • Epigram

Literature lover's gift guide

We all know a book lover or two we need to get presents for this time of year. Instead of just gifting the classic book, why not buy something a little more unique that the literature lover in your life is sure to love and help prevent their bookshelf from …

By Alex Boersma
1st December 2025 • Epigram

Banksy Limitless: Homage or unauthorised commercialisation of his message?

Emma Coleman shares her review of ‘Limitless’, London’s latest Banksy exhibition

By Emma Coleman
24th November 2025 • Epigram

Clifton Literature Festival

By Alex Boersma, Literature columnist 25/26In it's sixth year of running and with over 60 volunteers this year alone it is safe to say that Clifton's Literature Festival is thriving. I attended three events this year: Childless by choice, Trig Point poetry and Celebrating Bristol's distinguished writers. Each one carefully …

By Alex Boersma
23rd November 2025 • Epigram

The SU's Housing Fair has ‘everything’ you need to know about renting

November’s dragging on, the nights are closing in, and temperatures are dropping faster than students with that cold going round. All students want to do is curl up in the ASS and check off those days until exams are over. Sadly, the reality of being a student in Bristol means …

By James Lewis
19th November 2025 • Epigram

Deep Cut Theatre: Student theatre spotlight series

By Alex Boersma, Third Year, Literature ColumnistI spoke to Finlay Cooper, Creative Director of Deep Cut Theatre, a new student theatre company in Bristol about how and why they started their company and how it is different to other student theatre companies in Bristol.I have known Finlay for a couple …

By Alex Boersma
17th November 2025 • Epigram

Turning on the pressure to turn up the heating

By Lulu Shasha, Third Year, HistoryAs the pressure mounts to turn on the heating, we face ramifications that extend far beyond the initial annoyance of the seemingly simple question, ‘Shall we turn the heating on?’My own relationship with heating at university has been like a long-distance relationship: runs hot and …

By Lulu Shasha
15th November 2025 • Epigram

What to expect at the Bristol Palestine Film Festival 2025

By Natalie Payne, Second-Year, French, German, and Spanish Since 2011, BPFF has been a force for showcasing Palestinian talent across the arts, and this year is no different. With 15 film and short film screenings, the ten days are filled with incredible projects. As well as cinema, the festival will …

By Natalie Payne
11th November 2025 • Epigram