As a newly enrolled healthcare student at Barts and The London, there are several topics you must learn to form your foundation of medical science.
What can the BMA do for you?
The British Medical Association (BMA) is the largest trade union for medical students with 20,000 student members, and a growing 200,000 total BMA membership.
The Good Ol’ Days
Just a phrase, or is there truth in Alumni Nostalgia?
Agony Plant - Bea Greene
“I want some new plants to put in my flat, but I have never owned one and don’t know where to start. I want something that will survive being left for while I travel home.” - Sam Bloom
The Student’s Garden
Let’s go through just how easy, rewarding and beneficial plant parenthood can be
Fun Fun FunMed - Life After FunMed
FunMed is probably the most misleading module title in human history.
Get yourself Cultured: Autumn-Winter Edition
As the days get shorter and colder (not by much though, thanks global warming) you might find yourself wondering what to do in London…
The Garrod: Plans to Paint
The Garrod building is finally reopened, mostly. But how does it compare to the original concept drawings from the reveal in late 2022?
Around BL: Sports and Societies: 2023
The academic year is back in full swing, our Sports teams have started their fixtures, and our Societies are starting up again in welcoming freshers.
Safe Travels to Dr Nimesh Patel!
A Tribute to Dr Nimesh Patel
Does my period app know too much?
In the many years since, the ruling has come under repeated challenges, and on June 24th, 2022, it was overturned in a landmark moment.
Cost of Living Crisis: Paying the Price in People's Health
In the past year, the costs of basic items and necessities, from groceries to gas and energy prices, have risen exponentially in what has now become known as the cost of living crisis.
Return To The Garrod
As we hope many of you will know, BLSA is returning to the Garrod building with many exciting new student spaces. But perhaps few of you know how this came about and what’s specifically happening.
Recalibrate: What can we learn from Rosemary's lobotomy?
I was introduced to the powerful story of Rosemary Kennedy by a chance recommendation from the YouTube algorithm. This certainly kindled my interest in the history of lobotomies and, to put them in their wider context, the shift between surgery to pharmacology and onwards.
The QM-glomerate: Remembering Westfield
Have you ever heard of the Westfield College? I doubt it, as in all material senses, it no longer exists. It was set up in 1888 and was the first college to aim to educate women for University of London degrees.
Retrospect: What should we do about Jack the Ripper?
For those unfamiliar with Whitechapel, it is likely that the name ignites imagery of glooming gas lit alleyways in a crime laden, poverty stricken, Victorian London.
Rethought, Dr James Barry
The complex story of Dr James Barry was initially presented to me in an arguably oversimplified package. The first female doctor, forced undercover by a patriarchal and unaccepting society, to become an incredibly talented and highly esteemed military surgeon, all the while maintaining secrecy until the end.
Happening Around BL: 2023
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Rediscover London
London is a wonderful place to be a student. With countless museums, theatres, music venues, and galleries, there’s really something for everyone!
Dal Makhani Recipe - serves six to eight
Also called Black Dal, this is the most captivating, indulgent dal you’ve ever eaten!