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How 2022 could be your year!

Hello everyone! 2022 is here and this could be your year to achieve bigger and better than ever.  Set goals: Consider what you truly want to do this year: achieving a first in your university assignments, graduating with a 2:1, landing your first graduate job, or even enrolling to university. Setting a goal clarifies what…

CHANGE STARTS WITH YOU!

We, as the youth of our societies, have the power to politically engage in events that shape our very futures. The youth face many issues that go unheard. Certain groups such as youth with disabilities, young people from minority groups, young women, and indigenous youth face intersectional discrimination and struggle with voicing their opinions. The…

Wildlife conservation: How can you make a difference?

Hello, I am Eve and I am part of the summer team at Studenteer. My chosen campaign this summer has focused on the issue of wildlife conservation. In this blog post, I will explain what wildlife conservation is, the importance of it, and ways that you can help! What is wildlife conservation? Wildlife conservation is…

‘Being targeted by the police made me feel less safe in my local community.’: Minorities speak out about their lived experiences with legal enforcement

Many young black males grow up in communities around London, fearing abuse and harassment by the police because of the negative stereotypes placed on them as criminals. For this reason, at times when young black males and police officers do interact, there are altercations and confrontations rather than cooperation and safeguarding. I write today to…

Human rights and the New Plan for Immigration – Part I – seeking asylum

On 24 Mar 2021, the government announced its New Plan for Immigration, which includes a huge overhaul of the asylum system. The plan has the potential to be hugely damaging to the human rights of refugees, and has been criticised by over 200 refugee charities. The plan is vast and contains numerous provisions with potential…