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A raw insight into my life as a student with a parent suffering from mental illness

Staff at the Centre for Academic Language and Development (CALD) have voted to take industrial action in July and August over the University of Bristol’s plans to make 45 staff members redundant. The centre was established in 1989 to provide English language education to students, ‘whether or not English is …

On June 9 1925, exactly 100 years ago today, Wills Memorial Building was opened by King George V and Queen Mary. The arresting, neo-Gothic building, which many Freshers can be excused for thinking is a cathedral, has been the place of graduation, stressed exam seasons, and equal measures of life-pondering …

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year HistoryDrax Project lived up to their exceptionally high standards on Friday at The Louisiana in the final leg of their debut UK and Europe tour. Explosive energy and musical dynamism, Drax Project are comfortably one of the best bands that can be seen live. Rolling …

When you think of Winestock, images of wholesome reunions and avoiding that first-year flatmate might spring to mind. Many also feel it to be an event whose ticket price isn’t justified, reliant on social pressures to draw a crowd.‘Winestock is an all-inclusive food and wine festival [...] your food’s included …

By Max Bradley-Cole, Film and TV. My review of a documentary about Photographer Joel Meyerowitz and his equally incredible wife, Maggie Barrett

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year HistoryA circle clicked shut as Holly Wellington, better known as Holysseus Fly, sat down with me to discuss her residency at the Beacon and all things going solo. Holly studied at Bristol University and she tells me her housemate wrote for Epigram whilst she was …

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year, HistoryWelcome to Epigram's exclusive coverage of Derby Day 2024/25. From Football and Lacrosse to Netball and Tennis, here are the stories behind the biggest day for sport at the University. Brought to you by our talented team of writers.Unfortunate endings for some of Bristol’s finest …

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year HistoryI'm searching for possible technology faults as my screen flashes quickly from an old photo of the band to the two members of Drax Project I've been given the opportunity to chat to ahead of their highly anticipated tour. Sam Thompson, who plays bass, sits …

It’s Alice in Wonderland – but not. Consciously not, in fact. There’s no idyllic Victorian English countryside in Alice by Heart – originally written by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson in 2012 – no no, this is London in its darkest moment, The Blitz. We meet the characters during an …

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year HistoryThe 'No Service Tour' provided a perfect template for what it is, fun, bouncy and carried by the energy of a good crowd. The lineup and timings of such an event are incredibly important in these kind of gigs, especially with a rather young crowd …

It’s so often the case that we pat ourselves on the back and applaud the growth of female participation in STEM. Growing yes, but the fact remains that men are dramatically overrepresented in the STEM workforce. More than two times overrepresented; in 2024, women made up only 30 percent of …

By Cerys Larsen, News Subeditor and Lily Wheeler, EDI officerEpigram’s annual Women in Media panel event is returning this March for its third year.Throughout the month, Epigram will be hosting a series of panel events, hearing from successful women across the media industry. From journalists to publishers, our speakers have …

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year HistoryOn the 20th of February, KILIMANJARO erupted erupted into a fiery performance during a secret event hosted by Lost Track of Time in celebration of his new track, 'Come Towards the Light'.The slightly unprecedented venue, Jacobs, which sits along an unassuming row of shops near …

By Rafe Llewellyn, Second Year History and Benji Chapman, Music EditorThe billboard proudly displaying a star-studded Love Saves The Day lineup including Ghetts, Overmono, Nia Archives, and the highly anticipated return of Groove Armada, was replaced this week by a mysterious billboard for Love Saves' sister summer festival.Many will remember …

By Meadow Wattret, Film and TV Co-Deputy EditorIt’s 2am in the middle of term two and I can’t sleep because of my three younger brothers. Not because they’re screaming at video games, or because I’m still seething after a text-fight where I declared they were ‘the worst’. I’m wondering where …

By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year English and Frenchberlioz, the uncapitalised musical alias of Jasper Attlee, might just be redefining the way we think about house music. Imagine bold brushstrokes on a canvas of rhythm, warm hues bleeding into hypnotic grooves—he calls it 'if Matisse made house music'. This vibrant blend …

berlioz, the uncapitalised musical alias of Jasper Attlee, might just be redefining the way we think about house music. Imagine bold brushstrokes on a canvas of rhythm, warm hues bleeding into hypnotic grooves—he calls it 'if Matisse made house music'. This vibrant blend of house and jazz is making waves …

By Max Bradley-Cole, Film and TV Editor. A review of my friend Leo Hinck's one man play.

When Epigram met with cheery and unguarded student, Bibi Millett, her polished appearance struggled to convey the housing nightmare that she’s fought while keeping up with the already demanding pressures of university.

By Rafe LLewellyn, Second Year History A saloon for the sheriffs of Bristol, the number of cowboy hats in the crowd was instantly recognisable; the only separation you would assume from a dusty bar in Nashville being the variety of shades of pink littered among the cowboy hats. An eclectic …

Enough have come to Bristol to 'end rape', but their introduction to campus has come with confusion. Here's what we know about the company and their controversial self-swab kits.

By Meadow Wattret, Film & TV Co-Deputy EditorLike me, you might have survived the pre-Christmas exam season and now hope to avoid the January Senate sessions, unpacking, and dissertation-starting. What better way to ease the New Year blues than watching a film in a funky, beautiful space? Bristol Film Festival …

Ever wondered what lies behind the cultural traditions that have stood the tests of time? Lydia Lewis celebrates Welsh folkloric traditions that are often lesser known, but which demonstrate the vibrant history of the Welsh country and culture.

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By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year, English and FrenchThis year, the university decided to shift its term dates so exams fall before Christmas. In theory, this is a considerate move designed to reduce burnout, allowing students to have a sufficient break over the holidays and a fresh start in January. However, …

By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year, English and French In an era of instant messaging, Anna Johnson discusses the roles of ghosting, boundaries and communication in maintaining meaningful friendships.In the words of the poet Andrea Cohen - ‘how cavalier people are with language and with silence.’ According to the Thriving Center …

By Max Bradley-Cole, Film and TV editor

By Anna Johnson, Fourth Year English and French The results of the American presidential election were announced in the early hours of this morning. At the time of writing, Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, holds 223 votes, while Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, leads with 294, having secured swing-state victories.Though …

I am not an adrenaline junkie. I still get nervous sleeping in the dark, I tremor walking over the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and I absolutely loathe rollercoasters. The first time I watched something terrifying was a different story. It was just after Halloween. My friend from primary school and I …