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The National Student is an independent, free, national publication for higher education students in the United Kingdom.

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Keith Watkins

BA (Hons) Journalism graduate from City, University of London. My portfolio of work largely reflects my interests - these articles are a combination of stories that I was asked to …

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Gursimran Hans

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Alisa Anwar

A BJTC accredited multimedia journalist. Field and desk experience inreporting, producing, and presenting global and regional news fordistribution on Radio/TV/Podcast/Social/Digital platforms. Covers abroad range of topics, from major international news …

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Jo Bullen

I'm an English teacher with an interest in literature and literacy for all. I’ve been teaching for 13 years, 9 of them as Subject Leader. I received a Masters in …

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Daniel Clark

Writer with a first class International Relations & History degree. Interests include international politics, current affairs, cyber security, technology, gaming and sports.

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Andrea Arhagba

I connect talent, influencers, and creators with brands to deliver impactful campaigns. Let's collaborate and bring your vision to life!

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Latest Articles

Volunteer tourism: is your trip altruistic or ineffective?

Volunteer tourism is part of an emerging trend of travel, particularly popular amongst young people. This type of tourism entails individuals from one country, normally in the Global North, travelling to another nation, often in the Global South, to "do good deeds". These deeds can range from teaching children, building …
By Alisa Anwar
• The National Student

Student tenants: New laws to protect you

As of October 1st, new laws have been put into place to protect student tenants from unfair treatment by landlords. The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has announced its plans to ban box-room-style living spaces and demand that landlords provide adequate waste facilities at properties. One major new …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

The highest earning graduates are NOT from Oxbridge but from London unis

A new league table has revealed that Imperial College London graduates earn the highest salaries. Their average earnings amount to £37,931 in the first year post-graduation. The Alternative University League Table, published by job search engine Adzuna.com, reveals the top 10 universities boasting the highest earning graduates. King’s College London …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

Organic food: a healthier alternative or well-marketed myths?

Image Source:PexelsThe question of whether organic produce should be seen as some form of health panacea is indubitably contentiou as debate continues to be widespread in the dietetics community. Here, we look at the various nutritional claims surrounding organic produce and dispel the myths based on current scientific understanding. Claim …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

5 of the best period-tracking apps for women

With a no-frills yet elegant design, Flo presents a calendar comprising predictions on fertility and period due dates. When adding symptoms, the user is taken to ‘Insight’ pages providing expert explanations and advice on particular issues (however, some of these require a Premium account to be unlocked). It is the …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

A week of pioneering change for women's health

In the wake of the #MeToo campaign, the Irish vote to repeal the eighth amendment and the lifted ban on Saudi female drivers, women’s issues appear high on the global agenda of change in 2018. This August we have seen no different with further liberation of women’s choice and heightened …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

New York University announces FREE tuition fees for medical students

The scheme will cover the annual tuition costs for a training physician enrolled in NYU’s medical programmes, which is a whopping $55,018 (£43,000).Although it does not cover living costs, the plan will eliminate the burden of tuition fee debt, something which in 2017 amounted to an average of $184,000 (£144,000) …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

World Humanitarian Day: Three of the hungriest countries and how we can help

There is little doubt that the past few decades have seen considerable improvements in world hunger levels. In 2017, the Global Hunger Index announced that malnutrition was 27% lower than in 2000. This is principally due to investments in food security brought about through co-operation via global governance organisations including …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

A beginner's guide to hiking Iceland on a budget

However, an affordable Icelandic escape is possible. Here are seven money-saving tips I picked up whilst hiking the world-famous Laugavegur and Fimmvörðuháls trails this August. Of course, one downside to camping is that the weight of your bag may creep up to near 20 kilograms, especially if you carry a …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

These wheelchair users say people accuse them of faking their disability

An ambulatory wheelchair user is defined as someone who is able to walk unaided for some of the time but uses a wheelchair to assist with day-to-day activities in certain circumstances. The Twitter campaign #AmbulatoryWheelchairUsersExist was started by people sharing their stories and photos relating to their experiences as ambulatory …
By Ella Creamer
• The National Student

Insight: NBA stars DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard switch teams in blockbuster summer move

The NBA is a business. DeMar DeRozan learnt this harsh reality on July 19th, when the Toronto Raptors sent him along with a protected 2019 first-round pick to San Antonio for star forward Kawhi Leonard. It was the blockbuster trade of the summer; sending NBA fans everywhere into a frenzy. …
By Keith Watkins
• The National Student

NBA star LeBron James signs for Los Angeles Lakers in shock move

LeBron James shocked the basketball world on July 1st by announcing his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. On the first evening of free agency, ESPN's NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news and consequently set the internet into a frenzy. Memes went viral, and fan reactions …
By Keith Watkins
• The National Student

Foreign Film Friday: Turtles Can Fly review - a brutal but essential must-see

As part of the ConIFA World Football Cup in London, tournament organisers ConIFA have created a film festival showing films from member associations. The nomination from Iraqi Kurdistan was the 2004 war drama, Turtles Can Fly. The film is set in a refugee camp along the Iraq-Turkey border in the …
By Gursimran Hans
• The National Student

Somaliland: The Experiment In Democracy review - a powerful and eye-opening documentary

Most of the stories you hear out of the Horn Of Africa are overwhelmingly negative. But in Somaliland, a state battling for recognition, they have attempted to create something hopeful - a blueprint for the region: a democratic state. Screened as part of ConIFA's film festival, Somaliland: An Experiment in …
By Gursimran Hans
• The National Student

ConIFA World Cup: Final Summary

Whilst logistically covering this tournament was very intense, it was certainly more than worth it and this is something that every single journalist covering the tournament has told me. The tournament was not without its hiccups, but it is worth remembering ConIFA is a small with around 20 volunteers, what …
By Gursimran Hans
• The National Student

ConIFA WFC: Tibet 1-1 United Koreans In Japan (1-4 on pens) @ St. Paul's Sports Ground, Rotherhithe

Yong Ju Shin made a wonderful turn on his marker but a fine last-ditch tackle from Tenzin Yougyal prevented the goal. It was actually Tibet who then got the first goal of the game, the ball was played on the right side to Tenzin Dhondup who appeared to -control the …
By Gursimran Hans
• The National Student

ConIFA WFC 3rd Place Play-Off: Padania 0-0 Szekely Land (5-4 on pens) @ Queen Elizabeth Stadium II, Enfield

The game was unfortunately without any real major highlights. Both teams looked as though the effect of six matches in ten days, as well as grueling semi-finals in Carshalton two days before, had finally caught up with them. The Szekely Land fans continued with their impressive chanting as the teams …
By Gursimran Hans
• The National Student

ConIFA WFC Final: Northern Cyprus 0-0 Karpatalja (2-3 on pens) @ Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, Enfield.

Three penalty saves from Bela Csongor meant Karpatalja won the ConIFA World Football Cup with a victory over Northern Cyprus in a packed Enfield crowd. Demand from spectators meant the kick-off was delayed for 30 minutes, in the meantime, a group of dancers entertained the crowd as tension built while …
By Gursimran Hans
• The National Student