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Does anyone care about long-form journalism anymore?
Opinions on long-form journalism are divided, some viewing it as integral to a society controlled by short-form media and others viewing it as impractical in our fast-paced world. Where do you stand?
Keep conservatives away from classics
Fondly reminiscing about my first encounter with the classical world, I recall a posse of queer and clever misfits translating our first sentence, ‘Caecilius est pater.’ We shyly pointed at each other to remember our verb endings (‘I, You sg., He/she/it, We,You pl., They; -o, -s, -t, -mus, -tis, -nt), …
Cherish the Orange: Student Theatre Spotlight Series
By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist, 25/26As part of the Student theatre spotlights series, I spoke to Tildy and Dulcie of Cherish the Orange to find out what's different about their company, its origins and their productions.After meeting in first year, Dulcie and Tildy created a successful play for Freshcase, the …
The Bristol Odyssey: A classical guide to Bristol
Fancy a less treacherous Odyssey through our university city? Being not-quite Christopher Nolan and more bizarre, this ‘Bristle’ guide uncovers local classical references, and places with similarities to Homer’s epic throughout Bristol.
Joelle Taylor on her early career, writing queerness and advice
By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist 25/26Joelle Taylor is an award-winning poet, author, playwright and editor. In honour of pride month and fresh off her recent international book tour for Maryville, we discussed her journey from university to building a successful career in the arts and celebrating her queerness.If not for …
Arts News: Rising Arts Agency appoints new youth co-directors
In a time where the job market for graduates is the worst it's ever been, Bristol based Rising Arts Agency have placed youths at the centre by announcing their new co-directors: Ellayah May Woodward Lindsey and Mitoshka Alkova. The appointment on June 17th marked the creative agency's ten year anniversary. …
Are we levelling the playing field for women in university sport?
By Tilly Collard, Third Year, EnglishAcross the University of Bristol, hundreds of students take part in sports societies every week. From astro, to courts, to studios; university sport is often celebrated as a place of community, competition and personal growth. But for many women involved in these societies, the experience …
‘Project the Dolls’: beating the waiting-list one film at a time
By Erin O'Connor, First Year, English
The power of poetry at Lyra poetry festival
The opening event for this years Lyra poetry festival was a panel on the power of poetry. Hosted by the festival's co-founder, Lucy English, the panel consisted of poets Joelle Taylor, Georgie Jones, Bertel Martin and Vanessa Kisuule.By Alex Boersma, Literature Columnist 25/26Perhaps the most crucial question discussed was why …
Julia Nemirovskaya in Bristol
During a visit to Bristol to discuss her latest anthology of antiwar poetry Solastalgia, I attended a poetry workshop and a reading with Julia Nemirovskaya. Julia is a Moscow born poet, philologist and editor of three anti-war poetry anthologies dealing with responses to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. She provided …
'Looking for Laurie': A memoir to the last three years in Bristol, for Bristol
By Tylah Hendrickson, Senior Digital Editor 26/27 Made initially as a part of Infilm Society's short film project, filmmakers Yotam Livni and Laurie Morgan were slightly ambitious with this one, hosting a separate premiere for the 42-minute long film. Looking for Laurie (2026) stars Sam Fulton portraying Yotam, escapading around …
Stand up to good posture, stand up to slouching: Your poor posture is not the problem
By Lindsay Shimizu, Third year, EnglishFrom the worries of ‘tech neck’ to the invention of ‘posturemaxxing’, there’s been more and more talk about improving our posture, but here’s why I don’t think you need to fix anything. If you were ever told to stand up straighter, you were also probably …
Femcels are the truest form of incels
By Lianne Ponferrada, First Year, English Literature and Classical Studies I wouldn’t say I’m ashamed to be a ‘femcel’ but ‘chronically single’ isn’t something I’d want tattooed on my forehead. But, I, among many others in the community, are tired of being constantly misunderstood.The Guardian continually misinterprets the femcel plight, …
Flick Picks: nostalgic films for graduation season
Feeling the final year university blues? Emma Coleman has got you covered with five nostalgic film recommendations.
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 …
‘Your Land’: A student rehearsal reading reviewed
It’s a unique experience to see a play being conceived right in front of your very eyes. On Friday 20th March I was invited to a rehearsal reading for a student play written and directed by Montague Austin. The show consisted of three actors, who for the first time would …
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? …
U2 bus service ‘late every day’ for University of Bristol students and staff
Veterinary students and other University of Bristol staff are voicing their concerns over the quality of U2 bus services, a vital route that runs directly to the Vet School’s Langford Campus. Located 14 miles outside of the city, the Langford campus is home to numerous labs and specialised facilities for …
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 …
Lord of the Flies: did they miss the mark?
By Tylah Hendrickson, Arts Subeditor Last year Jack Thorne reached an astounding form of notoriety after the phenomenal Netflix mini-series Adolescence (2025), sweeping awards at the Emmys and sparking a global debate on the consequences of internet consumption amongst young boys. In the same narrative vein, his most recent adaptation …
A student’s guide to ethical (and cheap) groceries
By Lianne Ponferrada, First Year, English Literature and Classical Studies ‘If I buy these strawberries, have I unknowingly supported genocide? Oh God, is this crisp packet going to outlive me, my children, my grandchildren, and their children?’ and ‘Can I even afford the more “ethical” version?’ are some of the …
The Bride!: Messy and monstrous
This shocking and confronting adaptation of Frankenstein delivers a fun and exhilarating ride, even if it isn’t the strongest of the many adaptations.
My Father's Shadow: A love letter to Nigeria
During the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, we follow two brothers, Akin & Remy (Godwin Egbo & Chibuike Egbo) as they spend the course of a day in Lagos with their estranged father, Folarin (Sope Dirisu). The film begins with this outstretched meditative sequence between the two boys as they are …
A recap of Women in Media 2026
Emma Coleman explores the top tips and industry expertise from this years WiM conference
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 …
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!
International Booker longlist breakdown
The international booker longlist comprises 13 books, selected from 128. The conditions for consideration: the book can be originally written in any language but must have been translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland between May 2025 and April 2026. Following the longlist, a shortlist of six …