Natalie Payne

By Natalie Payne, Second-Year, French, German, and Spanish

Since 2011, BPFF has been a force for showcasing Palestinian talent across the arts, and this year is no different. With 15 film and short film screenings, the ten days are filled with incredible projects. As well as cinema, the festival will feature a Dabke workshop and performance from the Alrowwad Dabke Troupe, an exhibition on the Art of the Palestinian Poster, a linocut printing workshop, and a poetry reading of 48kg by Batool Abu Ak...

By Natalie Payne, Second-Year, French, German, and Spanish

The UK has seen a controversial surge in displays of Union Jacks and St George’s flags in recent weeks, as part of an effort dubbed ‘Operation Raise the Colours’, sparking further debate about the seemingly blurred line between patriotism and racism, and whether it adds to the already hostile atmosphere surrounding immigration.Operation Raise the Colours has arrived at a time of persistent demonstrations outside asylum-seeker accommodatio...

By Natalie Payne, Second Year French, German, and Spanish

Pre-drinking in a random flat in your accommodation is a staple of going out in the first few weeks of university. Whether you’re joining the queue for a Thursday night at OMG, or you prefer the cave-like atmosphere of The Crown, this list of top ten pre-ing bangers will be music to everyone’s ears.Freshers’ Week can feel like the most daunting part of starting university. With so many welcome events to go to and new people to meet, it’s...