Laura joined The Bristol Tab in early 2024, writing news and opinion pieces about campus politics and student life, progressing onto co editor-in-chief in April. She wants to gain experience and hopes for a career in political journalism after graduating.
Laura is in her third year of BSc Politics and Sociology at the University of Bristol. She has a particular interest in feminist issues, human rights and international justice.
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2024 has been a good year for resturants (and bad for our pockets)
The best night of the year for Bristol Uni’s Jazz scene
The banner read ‘£92,890,934,’ the alleged amount of Bristol uni arms partnerships
Marie has been boycotting the app made by Israeli developer since last February
‘A harrowing day for everyone around the globe’
“We are coming home”
It is currently not known whether these kits are admissible as evidence in court
‘If it wasn’t for Bristol, I wouldn’t of found my love for cooking’
Students and staff called for the uni to cut ties with companies arming Israel
At FORWARDS festival we spoke to Nubaya Garcia and Next Level artists Laura Dia and Ssadcharlie to see the before and after of music mentorship programs.
Natasha was found dead in 2018 after taking her own life before an oral presentation at Bristol Uni
We spoke to events collective Full Spectrum who are working to diversify Bristol’s DnB scene
Lukas from the drop tells us how to stay safe during Freshers’ week if you are are consuming drugs and alcohol
Extra events have also been promised to hundreds of freshers moving into Metal Works accommodation
As we patiently wait for Forwards festival, we celebrate the summer of Bristol’s musical talent as seen at Love Saves
Pick up a new hobby, have fun with friends and create meaningful jewellery
Services are due to be restructured despite staff concerns over student mental health
When you’re moving out on the 3rd but need to vote on the 4th
On Thursday 4th July students will vote in the general election, we talked to Green Party candidate Carla about issues affecting Bristol students
A counter-protestor confronted the Jewish student saying ‘the encampment reeks of antisemitism’
‘You’ve got to be insane enough to do it and make it’
We investigated why Bristol students backed Green, taking many seats which were previously held by Labour
The preacher was arrested after pushing a woman in the crowd
At current the university’s policy allows for personal intimate relationships, including romantic and sexual, between staff and students
The students are continuing to lobby the university to cut ties with Arms companies amid the conflict in Palestine
The suspension is effective immediately while an investigation into the culture of the club takes place
The occupiers left Wills ‘following continued threats of police involvement and a court order from the university’