The Tab

Holly Smithurst

Holly Smithurst
Follow
Location
Bristol
Expertise

The University of Bristol, student life insights, campus features, current trends, opinion, opportunities for students.

  • Holly is a student writer for the Bristol Tab, with a focus on writing guides and features.
  • Holly enjoys writing about student lifestyle in the city of Bristol, as well as student experiences.
  • Holly is interested in travelling and taking in different cultures. She also enjoys the summer festival scene.

Experience

Holly joined the Bristol Tab in 2024, aiming to enhance writing skills, whilst gaining experience. Her interest in journalism began when completing a year abroad project, which involved conducting street interviews with local football fans.

Education

Holly is a student at the University of Bristol, studying History and Spanish. She is in her final year of study after completing a year working abroad in Valencia 2023/2024.

THE TAB'S EDITORIAL POLICIES

The Tab's journalism is brought to you by young reporters who like being first. On university campuses, our writers deliver local news you care about. At The Tab HQ, our experienced journalists write about everything from breaking news to politics to pop culture to TikTok trends to the latest entertainment and celeb gossip. Our aim is to deliver sharp, original, and agenda-setting journalism to young people. All our stories are fact checked and sources verified. Further information on our editorial policies and processes can be found here.

Posts

Misconceptions of a plant-based campus: Bristol Uni students share their opinions

Some students feel their choice has been taken away following the SU meeting – but what does the motion mean?

Let’s get struck by cupid, not the bank: A Bristol guide to a budget friendly Valentine’s

We can’t guarantee that your valentine won’t break your heart this year, but hopefully they don’t break the bank

What the Sex and The City characters would get up to if they attended Bristol Uni

Your favourite on-screen friend group comes to Bristol

Here are six November activities to do in Bristol to avoid academic burn out

Beat those November blues with this guide to things going on in Bristol