Being trans, non-binary and/or gender-nonconforming in the UK in 2024 is a mixed blessing. Solace and support networks have been created within trans communities and by their allies in response to an increasingly hostile society.

There has been significant concern in recent weeks among medical students, particularly those in Final year, following the outcomes from the Foundation Programme allocation process for 2024 recruitment. As a doctor who has been through this stage of job applications, albeit some time ago, I can identify with some of the concern.

What has been going on at Barts and The London this Spring?

Everyone I know at Barts lives in fantastic, affordable homes” -this is something I would love to be able to say one day... if you choose to keep reading, we can hopefully move a little closer in that direction…

The NHS has been struggling under the weight of staff shortages and budget cuts and the onslaught of patients seeking medical treatment has put further strain on the already suffering health system.

Thinking of where to take out your date tonight? There’s a hidden gem of a date-spot lying slap-bang in the very heart of London, just off Cambridge Circus. There’s no sign outside so many late-night passersby are oblivious to its wonderful existence.

Just a phrase, or is there truth in Alumni Nostalgia?

FunMed is probably the most misleading module title in hu­man history.

What has been going on at Barts and The London this Spring?

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the largest trade union for medical students with 20,000 student members, and a growing 200,000 total BMA membership.

The Garrod building is finally reopened, mostly. But how does it compare to the original concept drawings from the reveal in late 2022?

The academic year is back in full swing, our Sports teams have started their fixtures, and our Societies are starting up again in welcoming freshers.

As we hope many of you will know, BLSA is returning to the Garrod building with many exciting new student spaces. But perhaps few of you know how this came about and what’s specifically happening.

Want to be featured in this section? We’ll be sending out a form to student groups before the next issue comes out so keep an eye out!

What should it matter what a medical school is called? This is a question I’ve been forced to ask myself recently - in the face of the forced rebrand of our medical school - and I’ve had to conclude that ideally, it seems as if it shouldn’t matter.

Both BL and QM Debating Society held a historic debate earlier this term. Our esteemed president and vice-presi­dent, Rob Tucker and Numa Ali, represented BL with 2 others in a 4-man team with the QM team having 4 formi­dable debaters in their ranks.

After deciding to take a gap year following A levels, I worked from March 2021 to July 2021 as a Teaching Assistant in different schools throughout London.

There has been significant concern in recent weeks among medical students, particularly those in Final year, following the outcomes from the Foundation Programme allocation process for 2024 recruitment. As a doctor who has been through this stage of job applications, albeit some time ago, I can identify with some of the concern.

Submitted for The Student Voice Prize

Between zoom calls, banana bread- baking and the tsunami of Covid-19 announcements, you may have missed the Government’s most recent decision relating to assisted dying. Earlier in December, Matt Hancock announced that the Government will allow terminally-ill people to travel to Dignitas during the current lockdown.

Being trans, non-binary and/or gender-nonconforming in the UK in 2024 is a mixed blessing. Solace and support networks have been created within trans communities and by their allies in response to an increasingly hostile society.

33,899 killed, including 13,800 children and 8,400 women. Over 8,000 people are missing, 76,664 are injured, and 2,000,000 have been displaced. Furthermore, 301 healthcare facilities lie partially or fully destroyed, with 349 healthcare professionals killed and 520 injured, as per statistics predating the aftermath of the last siege and attack on Al-Shifa Hospital.

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the largest trade union for medical students with 20,000 student members, and a growing 200,000 total BMA membership.

In the many years since, the ruling has come under repeated challenges, and on June 24th, 2022, it was overturned in a landmark moment.

In the past year, the costs of basic items and necessities, from groceries to gas and energy prices, have risen exponentially in what has now become known as the cost of living crisis.

I think it’s fair to say there does seem to be a few people that are a tad upset at the current government right now.

Since 1995, free prescription charges have been available for both men and women, relative to the State Pension Age (SPA) of 60 or over. Justified by the fact that after the age of 60, individuals were no longer working and thus the cost of potential prescription would have a greater personal economic impact compared to those who were still working. However…