Esther Knowles

Esther Knowles
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Location
London
Education
Cambridge University
Expertise

Everything student news, London culture, popular culture, arts and lifestyle, food, travel and Taylor Swift.

  • Esther is Assistant Editor at The Tab HQ, managing 12 teams of student journalists across the UK, as well as writing for the national site.
  • She joined The Tab Cambridge in January 2022 and soon became Senior News Editor. She then progressed to Editor-in-Chief in January 2023, leading a team of over 40 writers.
  • After graduating, Esther worked as a freelance journalist for Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. She subsequently joined The Tab HQ in December 2025.

Experience

Esther was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Cambridge in 2024. Since graduating, she has worked as a freelance lifestyle journalist and is now Assistant Editor at The Tab HQ.

Education

Esther began studying English Literature at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge in October 2022, before graduating in the summer of 2025. Before that, she studied English, History and Religious Studies at A-Level.

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Posts

Review: Secreting

This play will make you nostalgic for the chaotic teenage house party you never wished to go to again

Ranking the worst types of Cambridge students during exams

If this article offends you, you might have a problem

Cambridge colleges as Taylor Swift Eras tour outfits

Got a long list of Cambridge colleges, they’ll tell you they’re waiting for UK tour dates!

Where to watch the Boat Race and support Cambridge

As our athletes are gearing up for the race, all you need to worry about is where to watch it

Essay tips from a Cambridge humanities student

An insight to transform your approach to essay-writing

Romantic films starring Cambridge alumni

A guide for anyone spending their Valentine’s Day in bed

Six ways to combat seasonal depression this Lent

Crying in the library? We’ve got you sorted