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‘FRESH’ - 1000 wORD CHALLENGE WRITING COMPETITION (2015)

"– a macho fantasy? A parody of a macho fantasy? It was initially hard to tell with Lubnaa’s intriguingly strange tale. But when the penny drops, a quirky, playful and often hilarious story is revealed. For her stunningly unique take on the theme and sheer inventiveness, Lubnaa wins our first prize.”

WHAT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC MEANS FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE UK

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe and cripples economies, little attention has been paid to the danger it poses to the 70 million people displaced worldwide.

Surviving the winter cold: how to keep healthy this new year

January is on record as being the most depressing month of the year. Everywhere you look, people are coughing, sneezing, battling the horrors of being too hot and too cold at the same time.

Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception

For many industries – including the writing industry – which thrive on diversity and easy access to Europe, the cultural repercussions of Brexit will prove damaging far beyond economic forecast.

Life for vulnerable women inside Britain’s detention centres

Among the 2,000 women seeking asylum in the UK who are detained every year, between 77% and 85% are victims of gender-based violence.

CAN the reality of virtual consultations BEAT personal GP visits?

As the world moves ever so exponentially online, with the advent of Industry 5.0, virtual reality and AI, it is changing rapidly to one where man and machine are more connected.

how extreme temperatures can affect your phone

If you’ve ever left your phone in a car on a scorching summer day, you are likely to have experienced a phone that is literally too hot to handle. Extreme temperatures have a huge impact on your phone’s internal components. So what happens when your phone overheats?

Artificial Intelligence Proves Its Worth in Fight Against COVID-19

In the midst of a global crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 252,000 people globally, the UK has been woefully underprepared. How can AI and automation help?

SEASON PREMIERE: HOW AND WHERE TO SURVIVE HAY FEVER THIS SEASON

Tissues at the ready. The season is finally here. Allergy season, that is. So, what exactly is hay fever, why do we get it and how can we best manage it? Find out more in this blog post.

The gendered impacts of Brexit: what will brexit mean for immigrant women in the uk?

With fresh reports of both a compromise being close and a revolt under way over reports of the compromise, there is still concern within many of the UK’s communities about Brexit.

EVOLVING IN AN AGE OF TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEs - CSJ Journal, OCTober 2019

Feature published in the October 2019 issue of Clinical Services Journal (pp. 57 - 58), looking at the evolving healthcare market (via Julia Price PR).

Early cancer diagnosis through digital testing - CSJ Journal, october 2019

The world’s first digital faecal occult blood (FOB) testing device provides a way of detecting signs of bowel cancer early (Clinical Services Journal, pp. 61 - 63).

The one where you go on a break: 6 ways to keep fit in the office

As summer ends, soon the new year will be ushered in, along with the plethora of gym-related resolutions that will be taken up only to be dropped again the following month like a humble squat. You do not need to wait until the new year, however, to get moving on your fitness goals.

Climate change, displacement and Australia’s punitive immigration system

Deadly fires have been ravaging Australia. Climate change may be attracting more attention than ever, but the impact on minorities and indigenous groups continues unseen.

Using digital technology to enhance ‘exergames’ - CSJ JOURNAL, nOV 2019

A medical device is changing the way physical therapy is delivered, turning exercise into clinically-built interactive ‘exergames’ (Clinical Services Journal, pp. 92 - 93).

The Consequences of a No-Deal: The Irish Border (guest post on uncommon ground, OCTOBER 2019)

Facing an increasingly likely no-deal Brexit, the repercussions for the borders and stability of Northern Ireland could be incredibly severe. The backstop has been scrapped.

does brexit set a dangerous precedent for the world of work?

It can often be easy to criticise things when you’re on the other side. Let’s take a look at some of the things you could get done in 3.5 years.

PERSECUTION TO PUNISHMENT: CRIMINALISATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS IN THE UK

The UK’s immigration system is one of state-sanctioned hostility. From political policy to media portrayal, asylum seekers are relentlessly criminalised.