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Comment Writer Alex Cooke considers the double standards apparent in the treatment of women within the royal family, arguing that Meghan, as a mixed-race woman, faces unfair bias redbrick.me/unfair-double-…
We are encouraging all students to take up the offer a Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible. 💉 Vaccination is our best defence against infection 😊 The more people that take up the vaccine the better protected the University and our wider community is
Comment Writer James Simpson discusses the Government's plans to increase the teaching of Latin in state schools, arguing that while it is good to tackle the 'elitist' nature of the subject, it is crucial that the general teaching of modern foreign languages improves too
Congratulations to all pupils receiving A Level results today! We can't wait to welcome you to @redbrickpaper this year 💜😃
Comment Writer Gwydion Elliott speaks on Iceland’s trial of a four-day work week, arguing that lockdown should encourage us to re-evaluate our relationship with work, and where our priorities should lie redbrick.me/a-four-day-wor…
Comment writer James Simpson explores how Princess Diana's legacy as The People's Princess continues to influence people's perceptions of the monarchy today redbrick.me/still-the-peop…
We managed to remote record our podcast! It was really lovely to talk to @RedbrickComment about positive and negative reportage on Covid, finishing education in a pandemic & the fact that I have only JUST finished Friends 😖🗞🎙✨ Listen here: anchor.fm/burn-fm-podcas…
Comment Writer Caitlin Cahill takes a look at Extinction Rebellion's recent protests as they become increasingly out of touch with those who matter most redbrick.me/an-extinct-reb…
Comment Writer Adam Mckinnon discusses why Boris Johnson's political strategy towards Brexit means that he will be able to avoid blame even if the strategy ultimately fails wp.me/p1AAGX-1D6E
If you're not on campus to pick up a copy of #Redbrick1508, you can read the newspaper in its entirety online using this link: issuu.com/redbrickonline…
The newest edition of @redbrickpaper is available on campus today! Grab your copy (and one for all your friends!) to see this week’s content from our fab writers!
Friday's edition of Redbrick leads with the problems caused for hundreds of students by the implementation of an updated HR and payroll system, New Core, which has delayed payments for their work. You can pick up a copy of #Redbrick1508 on campus from midday. #TomorrowsPaperToday
Redbrick Comment Poll of the Week is back for the new academic year! As Brexit day draws closer, the political landscape is becoming more and more uncertain. So, will Brexit happen on the 31st October? Click the link to fill in your response! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
Redbrick Comment have a new poll! Would you use an essay mill? docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
High street shops need to adopt new strategies to stay alive, argues @RedbrickComment's Hannah Lay redbrick.me/hmv-must-evolv…
Voting is open! Have your opinion heard! Who do you want to be the next Guild Officers? #OfficerElections2019
Voting is now live for #OfficerElections2019! We encourage all students to cast their votes 🗳 before polls close on Friday 1st March to have a say in the future of their student union. guildofstudents.com/makeachange/vo…
Barbie dolls and emojis make disability part of the conversation | Karl Knights theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
Cities should not have to accommodate the constant demands of growing British universities, argues @alexjtaljaard redbrick.me/uob-is-becomin…
Deputy Editor @issycampbell argues that universities must do more to support students who don't want to pursue postgraduate education redbrick.me/what-happens-n…
Hi @lizo_mzimba, we're writing a piece on the importance of student journalism and why it is a valuable part of university. We were wondering if you would be willing to comment on how your time at Redbrick has been beneficial to you! We'd love it if you could get in touch!
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