Why We Are Still Striking
The update… After three weeks of strikes, which had helped to bring about the hopeful prospect of talks between UCU (our Union) and Universities UK facilitated by ACAS (an impartial body),…
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Mature Or Just Old
So in my 43rd year of life on this planet, most of it spent avoiding academia, it is somewhat ironic that I am now in my 3rd of Psychology a…
These Are Not The Pensions You’re Looking For
There are real changes happening to our pensions provided by the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). These changes are unilaterally changing our employment terms and will affect us in big ways….
Student Consumerism
Business: “An organization or economic system where goods and services are exchanged for one another or for money. Every business requires some form of investment and enough customers to whom its…
How to Interact with Lecturers
University is a time for independence, professionalism, and to start acting like an adult (even though you probably don’t feel like one, just yet). An important part of developing these…
A Drunk Heart Speaks a Sober Mind
The Dark Triad as a whole can be thought of as a short-term, agentic, exploitative social strategy [9]. Therefore, evolutionary psychologists suggest that Dark Triad traits are beneficial to those who…
Deteriorated Wellbeing Among Mental Health Professionals Working In UK Higher Education
For my recent Master’s dissertation I investigated levels of wellness among mental health professionals (MHPs) working in UK higher education. The study sought to both investigate job stress, burnout and…
Not The Project You Want: Don’t Panic
When you start your Psychology degree your third year project seems to be so far away that you do not really give it much thought until mid-way through second year…
The Life Of A Commuter
Choosing to live at home seems to be a harder decision than choosing to move out. Home and halls both have their advantages and disadvantages and the main factors people…
First Year Prep: The Basics
First thing is first, congratulations! You have passed you’re a-levels, which is the hard part. Now it is time for you to gain your own independence, starting with you finding…