politics Archives

‘Workers of the World, Awaken!’: Medieval Dreams and the Peasants’ Revolt

On September 7, 2021 By Isaac Hawcock In New, Student Voices

‘During this time of sleep surely it is not my true self, Lord my God?’ (Saint Augustine, Confessions) Dreams occupy an uneasy status in contemporary society. On the one hand, they are dismissed. Those that …

What is Juneteenth to an American?

On August 24, 2021 By Mia Thwaites In New, Student Voices

Mia Thwaites discusses the history of Juneteenth and how the federal holiday may contribute to racial reconciliation.

Bad Gays: Issues with HIV activism in gay historiography

On February 27, 2021 By Eliott Thompson In OHR, Student Voices

Eliott Thompson discusses the issues with HIV activism throughout history, focusing on the role of AZT and Gays against Genocide.

A Review of HBI IV – What’s Happened to Wales?

On February 10, 2021 By Hannah Rees In OHR, Opinion

Hannah Rees reviews the HBI IV paper, outlining the paper’s strengths and what it reveals about the university’s view of Wales.

Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Game

On February 3, 2021 By Maciej Nowakowski In OHR, Student Voices

“From governments and organisations…to individuals…sporting events have held the power to change the world on a political level.”

December 1973: Christmas in Crisis?

On December 23, 2020 By Oliver Shaw In OHR, Student Voices

OLIVER SHAW writes about the difficult winter of 1973-74 in Britain – and how glam rock came to the rescue.