Lauren joined The Tab in early 2023 after covering a local vigil for teenager Brianna Ghey, before taking on the role of News Editor during the summer of the same year when she extensively covered the Marking and Assessment boycott by the UCU.
Lauren is currently a third year student at the University of Edinburgh studying MA Politics, whilst taking modules in Feminism and Gender Studies, International Relations, Technology Studies and Public Policy amongst other topics.
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‘Michelle Donelan made a cheap political point at my expense and caused serious damage to my reputation’
‘I do not and never have campaigned against the legitimacy of trans people’
Friday’s protest marked the third year students have campaigned for better support
Ahead of their opening week, we spoke to the Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group about their newest production
The screening was the third attempt by the group Academics for Academic Freedom after the previous two were cancelled
Establishments closed due to the incident include Subway, Sneaky Petes and Three Sisters
What kind of eucalyptus tree costs £1,089 to maintain?
The protest was part of a walk out organised by Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society
‘Any student or staff member found to be supporting Hamas will be in breach of UK law’
Whether it’s for health and wellbeing, or just someone to chat to – here are the places to go!
They also announced the withdrawal of the marking and assessment boycott
Most of Teviot’s activities will move to Potterrow, the Pleasance, and other campus areas
Marking boycotts, strikes, picket lines and more…
In hindsight, maybe cramming 12 events in one day was a bad idea
‘I’m unable to sleep every night worrying that my life would be ruined and I would never get my four-year degree’
‘If you want your children to have a good experience at the University of Edinburgh then it is not possible’
‘Around 6,000 students normally graduate each year and around 4,000 this year are certain to graduate with a degree mark’
‘I put so much effort into my work and to find out it might not get marked is such a slap in the face. Absolutely furious’
Many students have been told today that they will not be able to receive their degree or classification before graduation day
Prospective students expressed concern over Edinburgh University’s reputation as UCAS deadline closes
No rainbow washing or performative activism here
‘I cry myself to sleep multiple times a week because my finances are killing my mental health’
The University has said it’s ‘disappointed that again this event has not been able to go ahead’
Move over Nicola, a new First Minister is here to stay (hopefully longer than Liz Truss)
Can’t name a Scottish politician? We got you
A candlelight vigil took place later at Calton Hill