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Lucky for you fashionistas, the simple answer is yes. The psychology of clothes has long been studied and appreciated. Between colours, silhouettes, textures, and patterns, what you choose to decorate yourself with can most definitely have an influence on how you feel. It’s known that when your clothes look good, …

A small number of students held a small demo outside The Wave after a student was hit by a car on the way to a lecture a couple of weeks ago. The protest was led by Haris Jamal, a 25/26 Education Officer candidate. The students stood outside the building with …

Students at the University of Sheffield have launched a campaign against tuition fee hikes, disparities in student loans, and a worsening student cost-of-living crisis. The ‘Emergency General Meeting’ saw students rally behind the ‘Fight for our Future’ campaign for reforms and greater government support for higher education. Sheffield Students’ Union …

From clothing brands, artworks and candles, to hand-wrought jewellery and small batch baked goods, the students produced a wide variety of products, using their skill sets to make something unique. In the world today, we are more troubled than ever before with avoiding fast fashion, choosing ethically sourced products and …

A feature article of mine that was published in the February 2025 edition of Forge Press. I enjoyed writing this article as it gave me the opportunity to conduct interviews with my peers on the topic, which is something I had not done before. Writing another feature piece for Forge …

On Thursday evening, the Foundry hosted ‘Your City, Your Voice Matters’, a meeting bringing together the SU Council, Sheffield City Council, and various community organizations to address young people’s concerns. The event was opened by Brian Holmshaw, Chair of the Local Area Committee, and featured groups such as Community Youth …

Forget the wedding bells: alarm bells are ringing for this toxic reality TV show. This was my first attempt at a shorter-form opinion piece that was published in the print edition Forge Press. Writing this article was a great opportunity to experiment with different styles and I gained valuable experience …

This week in Sheffield, a piece of old Hollywood American showbiz appeared on the Lyceum Theatre stage. The loved Gershwin musical, based on the book by Ken Ludwig, had a recent West End revival this year and has now made its way up north with the STOS Theatre Company. Overall, …

First launched in 1994, the Saturday student club night, known for its nostalgic hits and themed events, celebrates its 30th birthday this year. Held in The Foundry at the Students’ Union, Pop Tarts is the longest-running club event in Sheffield. On October 5th, it hosted a birthday party-themed night. Lucy …

Student campaign group People and Planet staged a protest against the University of Sheffield’s careers on the 14th October, gathering at the Octagon Centre from 11:30 a.m. The protest drew around 50 people and marked the third coordinated action in the UK’s #FossilFreeCareers month of activism. Alongside the Pro-Palestine Society, …

Following a series of burglaries in the student-heavy area of Crookes, South Yorkshire Police (SYP) have issued warnings and advice, urging residents to keep their properties safe. In a letter sent to some residents, the police stated, “Please make sure your property is always secure, even if you are just …

“An emotional journey into the individual lives and testimonies that make up the whole picture of a history so integral to the area in which we live and work” A review of a talk I attended by the authors and editors of this anthology celebrating the 40th anniversary of the …

Everyone who participates in the welcome period for University of Sheffield students— the infamous ‘Freshers Week’— has wildly different experiences. My attempt to navigate those seven days proved no exception to that rule. I presumed stress and anxiety would dissolve after A-Levels and before university. I was wrong. The approach …

A feature article of mine that was published in the September 2024 edition of Forge Press, the University of Sheffield's student-run newspaper. I focused on the impacts of short-form social media content like TikTok on children and young adults, interviewing my peers and PhD student who specialises in the subject …

This year’s pop princess, Sabrina Carpenter, has had us on the edge of our seats all summer in anticipation for her sixth studio album Short n’ Sweet. The record consists of 12 great songs; in each one, Sabrina really allows us to feel each emotion attached to the unresolved situation …

Since airing in 2000, the programme Strictly Come Dancing has surpassed expectations and become one of the most beloved shows on the BBC. Celebrities are paired with professional dancers from across the world to dance their way to the final and hopefully take home the winning glitter ball. However, months …

A brilliant comeback saw the University of Sheffield emphatically defeat Sheffield Hallam University on the final day of Varsity.

The University of Sheffield showed great ability and resilience at Sheffield swim varsity yesterday morning, although unfortunately, did not come out as winners this year. Atmosphere wise, Uni of did take the lead, with friends, family and of course many of the swim club showing their support the whole morning. …

Jonathan Glazer’s first feature film in 10 years is a devastating triumph and a chilling portrayal of the family living behind the other side of the walls of Auschwitz.

The 24 February 2024 marked two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The Ukrainian Society at the University of Sheffield was founded in September 2022 with just four members and has grown massively since. The Ukrainian society organises events that people can attend to help raise money …

Students of my generation have been through a lot during our uni years. All the way from my Foundation year to my Master’s degree, my peers and I have been giving everything we got to enjoy our university experience, dealing with Covid and lockdown, lecturers’ strikes and the cost of …

This year marks the 11th anniversary for BUCS National. More than 5,000 students from 100+ universities will compete in various sports, including climbing, karate, swimming, badminton, fencing, and athletics. EIS Sheffield and Ponds Forge International Sports Centre are among the key locations. Sports is a massive part of students’ university …

Green Day have returned to their roots with their 14th studio album, Saviors, re-entering the rock scene with a bang. After recent missteps, it is refreshing to see the American band being influenced by their own previous work that has been loved by millions. Despite the album retaining elements of …

Beneath Your Feet is an exhibition at Weston Park Museum which displays archeological finds from Sheffield, encompassing over 50,000 years of history and covering a wide breadth of periods, including the ancient Palaeolithic age, the Bronze Ages, the Anglo-Saxon period and Medieval times. Many items displayed are accredited to Derbyshire-born …

Hayoa Miyazaki returns with a breath-taking examination of a young boy’s life and his quest to move on from the tragic death of his mother. The Boy and the Heron tells the story of Mahito Maki and the new life he must come to terms with after his father remarries …

A group of students, alumni and staff united on the Students’ Union’s concourse on February 7th in a teach-out on Stop the War Coalition’s “Stand With Gaza” workplace day of action. Participants of the teach-out used a speaker to broadcast their views, which included the condemnation of the destruction of …

As part of the Queer East Film Festival, Showroom Cinema has recently been showing multiple LGBTQ+ Asian movies, including ‘I Love You, Beksman’ (Mahal Kita, Beksman) directed by the award-winning Perci M. Intalan. With a great ensemble cast, vibrantly colourful cinematography and a catchy pop soundtrack, this movie is packed …

Starring the same cast, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off serves as a refreshing retelling of the 2010 Scott Pilgrim vs The World, filled with unexpected plot twists and the same humour and charm you would expect. Viewers who hoped for an anime adaption of the same story may be left disappointed, …

A group of students are set to begin a new campaign aiming to provide the River Don with the rights of a human. Named the “Rights of Nature Action Group”, they are part of the Student Unions’ ‘ChangeLab’ scheme, which allows the student body to create and manage their own …

The Sheffield Students’ Union’s council has voted in a meeting on December 7th to allow all students to have their nipples visible on nights out in the Students’ Union building. The policy was proposed by Disabled Student’s Officer Laura Edwards. Edwards explained: “I knew that when I got this job …