As the end of the Second World War slowly approached, the people of Europe were left facing the effects of a war which had ravaged the Continent for over five years.
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A Window Into Whitechapel
To some, stained glass is an archaic art form. To most, stained glass is not an art form at all but a relic of old churches. But among the oddities of Whitechapel Library are these remarkable works of art. If you have ever glanced away from your books, you might notice these radiant windows, each casting its own glow upon the Library and the learners below, blending together as one.
Barts in the Sp(O2)light
Take a deep breath in. And hold.
Heart racing, a tightness in your chest, and eventually, loss of consciousness. Such is the power of oxygen; we are entirely dependent on it for mass production of the Adenosine Triphosphate molecule, involved in providing energy for everything from muscle contraction to hormone production.
Feeling Safer Already?
Queen Mary University of London have placed safety at the top of their list of things to do when they find the time (but they’re really busy right now). University leadership have brought in world-renowned security expert, Macaulay Culkin, who has drafted a set of measures which are set to roll out over the Christmas period.
Smells Fishy
Imagine a young 20-year old having just passed his driving test. He scraps together every penny that he earns working at his part-time job at the students’ union, and somehow manages to not only buy a car, but can afford the ridiculously priced insurance that comes along with it. However, while driving down the motorway, he is involved in a horrific car accident and sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While being rushed to A&E, one of the myriad of treatments that have been administered to him by the doctors and nurses, is omega-3.
#NoMoreTears: J&J Can You Hear Us?
10 million: the number of new cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in 2017. TB is one of the top ten leading causes of death from a singular infectious agent worldwide. With 1,600,000 TB-related deaths in 2017, it ranks above HIV/AIDS. South-East Asia, Africa and the Western Pacific are the most severely affected, but there is an annual incidence of over 1,326,000 cases throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, the Americas and Europe. These statistics clearly illustrate the need for effective – and immediate – global intervention.
Happening At BL 1
Happening at BL is our round up of the great things our student community has been up to!
Do It With Thy Might: Autumn 2019
BL Water Polo and BL Afro Caribbean Society are the featured groups in Do It With Thy Might this term!
Editorial - Issue 1
What makes Barts and The London a special place to study? When asked that question, perhaps at an open day or when challenged on their obsession with identity, students often fall back on familiar themes; community, student activities, and of course, history.
Barts and The London Boat Club’s 175th Anniversary Dinner
On the 13th of September 2019, Barts and The London Boat Club hosted an extraordinary dinner at The Great Hall, St Bartholomew’s Hospital in celebration of the club’s 175th anniversary. Over 170 students and alumni came together to celebrate the history, achievements and community that exists at BLBC. Current and previous members of the club enjoyed a drinks reception in the courtyard, followed by dinner and shared stories of their time rowing at Barts and The London.
Volunteers Assemble! All You Need to Know About CW2019
For many students at BL, Charity Week is an established mainstay week of events in October that they have come to know and love. For others, it is simply a Facebook invite that they click on once and proceed to ignore. Well, for all those people in the second group, this is your chance to find out exactly what Charity Week is and what it entails! In its most basic form, Charity Week or CW is a week of various events with the aim of raising money for meaningful causes. This special week doesn’t just occur at Barts but across the UK in many different schools and universities, as well as Qatar, South Africa and numerous other countries.
Fad to Global Health Solution: The Plant Based Diet
As a recent convert to veganism, I’ve become tuned into news and opinions surrounding the topic. This is a very controversial area, particularly in the deep-set farming community that I grew up in. With the rise of social media comes a wave of misinformation on both sides and this only inflames the arguments. I chose to become a vegan because of my health – I did a lot of reading to educate myself on my personal nutritional needs and have adapted my diet to satisfy both this and my wallet. But how hard would it be for the majority of the population to give up animal products and adopt a plant-based diet?
What Do We Owe to Each Other? Part 1: Utilitarianism
If you're either a Philosophy nerd or TV buff, the title of this article may ring a bell. Philosophy nerds, indeed it is eponymous with T.M Scanlon’s book and TV buffs, you’ve got it, it comes from one of my favourite comedies, The Good Place. Sadly though, unlike Chidi from the show, I do not have a 6-part lecture series, each 3 hours or so long to discuss the intricacies of abstract theories, nor am I in any way qualified to do so. No, in this ‘series’ (quoted because I have no idea whether I can procrastinate my degree in the future to write these up) I want to introduce some basic philosophical and ethical concepts.
UK Higher Education: The Beginning of the End?
For centuries, universities in the UK have enjoyed a reputation synonymous with excellence, steeped in history and home to a community of world-class academics and researchers. With 17 of the top 100 universities globally located in the UK , the state of higher education appears stable; yet, this may all soon change if the UK follows through on its decision to leave the EU. British universities have persevered through obstacles far more arduous than Brexit—such as two World Wars— and endured with their reputations intact; however, the threat posed by Brexit will have far greater ramifications for higher education than ever previously encountered.
Following recent issues with Medicine in Society, in which there were not enough placements for students, and with medical places continuing to expand aggressively, the Medical School has begun to trial a new initiative in which students are instead placed on a ‘Virtual MedSoc’.
Much To Do Around London
I don’t know about you, but constant drizzle puts me off getting groceries, let alone entertainment, so these (indoor) picks for the winter are more or less arranged geographically- saving effort AND money. Perfect, given I expect to be short of both money and effort at the end of the year! That said, arrange a day out from anything here, and at minimum you’ll have been distracted from work for a day...
What does Circadian mean?
The newly formed Circadian Magazine is quickly becoming a part of student life at Barts and The London. It finally provides students and societies alike the opportunity to voice their opinions, share new and upcoming research, and practise their satire all in one place. However, many have questions regarding the name; Circadian. What does it mean? Is it a medical term? If so, how does it all relate?
Deciles: The Hunger Games of Medical School
No one said Medical School would be easy. We were prepared for this when we decided to come here. All those exams, interviews and work experiences have allowed us to be differentiated from the rest. As a result, we are here. There was a lot of competiton to get into medical school, but success makes us feel like we are ready for what awaits ahead of us. Yet a question that often springs to mind: Are we really ready?
Breakfast on a Budget
Located in the heart of Bethnal Green just 3 shops away from E Pellicci, Cafe 338 is a typical ‘greasy spoon’ cafe. Serving up a hearty traditional English breakfast and many more delights making up one of the biggest menus I’ve ever seen.