Laura Butler

Co Editor-in-Chief

Laura Butler
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Location
Bristol
Education
Bristol University
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News, protests, campus politics, Bristol University, foreign affairs, mental health, current affairs, student culture, opinions

  • Laura is the co Editor-in-Chief at The Bristol Tab, after joining the Tab in February 2024
  • Laura predominantly writes news and agenda pieces on the politics of student life at Bristol Uni
  • Outside of her degree, Laura is interested in activism, travelling and staying up to date with current affairs

Experience

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.

Education

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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Posts

Bristol student must end pro-Palestine attendance app boycott or risk cancelled visa

Marie has been boycotting the app made by Israeli developer since last February

‘Terrified and grieving’: What Bristol Uni students think about the US election result

‘A harrowing day for everyone around the globe’

IDLES to play at Queen square near Riverside halls, the venues first concert for 20 years

“We are coming home”

Self-swab rape kits are now being handed out to Bristol Uni students: Here’s what we know

It is currently not known whether these kits are admissible as evidence in court

In conversation with Lily Davison: University of Bristol graduate and ex Below Deck crew

‘If it wasn’t for Bristol, I wouldn’t of found my love for cooking’

Protest in solidarity with Palestine led by Bristol University staff outside Senate House

Students and staff called for the uni to cut ties with companies arming Israel

The making of Bristol’s young musicians: In conversation with Nubaya Garcia and Next Level

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 Abrahart’s parents welcome new guidance for universities on student welfare

Natasha was found dead in 2018 after taking her own life before an oral presentation at Bristol Uni

Bristol the DnB capital of the country: Increasing represention in Bristol’s DnB scene

We spoke to events collective Full Spectrum who are working to diversify Bristol’s DnB scene

How to stay safe during freshers’ week with The Drop: Drugs, alcohol and harm reduction

Lukas from the drop tells us how to stay safe during Freshers’ week if you are are consuming drugs and alcohol

Bristol Uni offers £250 to students missing Freshers’ Week due to halls not being ready

Extra events have also been promised to hundreds of freshers moving into Metal Works accommodation

Celebrating authentic Bristol talent from Love Saves the Day before summer comes to an end

As we patiently wait for Forwards festival, we celebrate the summer of Bristol’s musical talent as seen at Love Saves

Family of missing student Jack O’Sullivan offer £20k reward for information to aid the search

Jack was last seen in Hotwells, Bristol over 100 days ago after leaving a house party

Love jewellery? Why not make your own piece in Bristol’s very own silversmith workshop

Pick up a new hobby, have fun with friends and create meaningful jewellery

Bristol Uni plan to cut student wellbeing roles by 14 per cent and restructure services

Services are due to be restructured despite staff concerns over student mental health

So, here’s how to vote in the Genny Lec whilst moving out of your student house

When you’re moving out on the 3rd but need to vote on the 4th

Green MP candidate Carla Denyer on student issues in Bristol ahead of the general election

On Thursday 4th July students will vote in the general election, we talked to Green Party candidate Carla about issues affecting Bristol students

Jewish student in Bristol Uni encampment told to be ‘ashamed’ of their pro-Palestine views

A counter-protestor confronted the Jewish student saying ‘the encampment reeks of antisemitism’

Bristol’s student music scene: A sit down with Edward Granshaw, an up and coming musician

‘You’ve got to be insane enough to do it and make it’

‘Green’s my favourite colour’: What do Bristol Uni students think of recent election results

We investigated why Bristol students backed Green, taking many seats which were previously held by Labour

Pro-life preacher arrested outside Bristol Uni claims police have paid his legal fees

The preacher was arrested after pushing a woman in the crowd

UCU Bristol calls for regulation on staff-student relationships

At current the university’s policy allows for personal intimate relationships, including romantic and sexual, between staff and students

Bristol University students camp in Royal Fort Gardens in solidarity with Palestine

The students are continuing to lobby the university to cut ties with Arms companies amid the conflict in Palestine

Bristol Men’s Hockey Club suspended over pending investigation into its ‘club culture’

The suspension is effective immediately while an investigation into the culture of the club takes place

Search continues for university graduate who went missing after Bristol house party

22-year-old Jack O’Sullivan has now been missing for five weeks

Pro-Palestine students end occupation of Wills after Bristol Uni threatens legal action

The occupiers left Wills ‘following continued threats of police involvement and a court order from the university’