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 second 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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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
In new guidence on sexual misconduct, comments about someone’s body, sending unwanted sexual content and ‘leering’ will not be tolerated
Three weeks, 1,100 miles and almost £4,000 later his journey ends today
From champagne and oyster bars to helping the country’s youth
Yesterday Bristol made history electing its first Green MP
Jack was last seen in Hotwells, Bristol over 100 days ago after leaving a house party
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’
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 suspension is effective immediately while an investigation into the culture of the club takes place
22-year-old Jack O’Sullivan has now been missing for five weeks
The occupiers left Wills ‘following continued threats of police involvement and a court order from the university’
They are protesting the ‘university’s complicity in the genocide in Gaza’
‘We will occupy until the dog days are over’
The conversations, camaraderie and demands made by the Bristol Uni students from our own reporter inside