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Oldest siblings are struggling to manage pressures of childcare and online schooling during Covid-19
The pressure on oldest daughters providing childcare for their families continue to rise throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Many families are relying on the support provided by the oldest sibling, who are taking on parental responsibilities while parents are working long hours away from home. During the pandemic these first-born siblings have taken on even more than […]
Students’ shock after drunken intruder steals their house keys
A group of students living in St Pauls, Cheltenham have spoken of their shock after finding a burglar in their house last night. Around midnight, a couple of the housemates were up watching a movie when another member of the house raised concerns about a noise coming from the front door. One of the housemates, […]
Therapist’s top tips to help you avoid conflict and stress over Christmas
The most wonderful time of the year comes with its own challenges. Emotions are running high and there’s a lot of pressure for everyone to get along even when there’s alcohol involved. After your third glass of wine when a family members says the wrong thing to you it can be difficult to keep your […]
How will churches continue during lockdown 2.0
Despite being forced to close their doors for the second time this year churches, pastors and volunteers believe they can still serve their communities online. Although church services will look different, they aren’t cancelled. This time around, pastors are taking a positive spin on moving their Sunday services online again after seeing increases in numbers […]
“Don’t be a d*ck because it’s a small world”. Alumni from the animation course at the University of Gloucestershire talk about life after graduating.
By Ciara Nevin This time last year an event like this would have been held in a lecture theatre filled with people, but now a Teams meeting on our laptops must suffice. Six animation graduates from the University of Gloucestershire sit before an online meeting filled with current students hoping for some advice. The event […]
The Cut Through music panel calls out sexism in the music industry
By Ollie Chard “I didn’t take no for an answer. I decided to send an email to everyone on the label and fight for my case. They relented and I’m here 16 years later” says Nadia Khan. Here, she tells the story of being initially rejected from her current job because of sexism, and how […]
“Whilst you have the time to experiment and fail you should.” University of Gloucestershire film alumni discuss how to survive the film industry during a global pandemic
By Ciara Nevin This year almost every industry has struggled because of coronavirus and the film industry is no different. In a virtual meeting hosted by Rachel Plant, a University of Gloucestershire film lecturer, four Alumni spoke to current film students about the industry and how to still succeed in these trying times. Dion Douglas […]
Sports broadcasting icon Jim Rosenthal delivers advice for staying at the top
By Billy Stone “Be yourself, it’s much easier. I think I’ll leave the acting to Tom!” With two highly successful stars, you may expect some friendly competition in the Rosenthal family. Instead – you find an extremely humble Father in Jim, broadcasting giant for over 40 years, gushing to talk proudly of his comedian Son […]
TV mavericks spread mischief and knowledge at University of Gloucestershire on the second day of its Media Festival.
By Ollie Chard “We don’t overthink it really, we just have a juvenile sense of humour,” was the overarching theme of Aaron Paul and Stu Garlick’s humorous yet insightful zoom event. As two award-winning writers, producers and now co-founders of Rebel Television, the pairing had a lot to offer for students looking to carve their […]