There is no definitive definition of Global Health. In fact, if you ask 5 different people within the field (or even a class on campus) you will get a different response each time. Unlike many other scientific discourses, it bridges the gap between science and the traditionally labelled, ‘humanities’ to build a multivariate picture of an environment or circumstance; it is in its simplest form, an interdisciplinary approach to health and medicine.

Congratulations to all our new incoming Barts and the London students, we look forward to welcoming you! As a fresher, you must be excited to embark on your journey as a student here. Entering a new environment comes with a plethora of new opportunities, one of which is volunteering.

Anyone who has ever sweated over an exam or a looming deadline knows what stress feels like. Chaos. Sheer panic. Time and space disentangle, and cortical executive functions dissolve away with surging levels of adrenaline and cortisol. Everything freezes. “Freshers Freeze”, may be an even more common occurrence than the infamous “Freshers Flu”.

Our guest in today’s interview is Dr. Adwoa Danso. Dr. Danso is a GP and runs The Clinic Diaries – a social media platform that discusses health and clinical issues, and where she has recently been using this space to be vocal on BLM and COVID-19.

From the French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, who declared “I would rather suffer with coffee than be senseless”; To the American- British poet, T.S. Eliot, who said “I have measured out my life with coffee spoons”.

At the height of lockdown way back in April, we were promised a contact tracing smartphone app that would help us fight against coronavirus and emerge from lockdown safely. Now 5 months (and a growing second wave) later, we’re at last being delivered an app.

From weekly training sessions, matches and socials to running virtual training sessions and hosting zoom quizzes, a lot has changed for our sports clubs due to COVID-19. I caught up with some of the BL Sports Clubs to see what they’ve been up to since March.

Have a go at our September Crossword by Eddie Andersson

Boris Johnson, the current Prime Minister whose living it up in an antique four-bedroom suite in one of London’s most exclusive gated communities, at the taxpayer’s expense, has proclaimed in grand imperial fashion, “Screw the rules, I have a hard on for making bad decisions” .

Uni has just started and you’re walking through campus. For a lot of you, that means new area, new people and new activities. But this year is like no other. We’ve come fresh out of quarantine and honestly, no one really has a clue of what to expect.

What does it mean to prioritise our mental and physical well-being? Frankly, not many of us understand what that means.

Medics, dentists and allied course freshers! Lend us your eyes as we welcome you to our humble abode found in the heart of Whitechapel.