60 Years of Amnesty International: How the world’s biggest human rights campaign was founded through one newspaper article

The news media has always played an integral role in advocating for the people and shining a light on silenced voices in society as the Fourth Estate. In this article, Hannah discusses how Amnesty International, a highly prestigious human rights organisation, was founded through a news article that forever changed the world.

Hannah Bock

January 16, 2021

Networking and It’s Hidden Opportunities

In this article, Marie talks about the opportunities you can gain by actively networking.

Marie Gaebel

January 10, 2021

Lockdown 2.0: How to stay sane during tough times

Hope shares some handy tips on keeping your mental health in check during yet another much dreaded but necessary lockdown, which may not be as scary as it seems after all.

Hope

January 6, 2021

Knowing when to let go – lessons from the year that shall not be named

Andrada shares her personal experience of learning how to let go of ideas that do not align with reality in the unpredictable year we call 2020.

Andrada Pop

January 2, 2021

Why I deleted Social Media and how it changed my life

Hope

December 29, 2020

When They Tell You That 2020 Is Finally Over, But It’s A Lie

Most of us can’t wait for 2020 to be over, and yet, some might not feel ready to leave everything behind. After all, this year has been one for the books, and the “New Year, new me” resolution might feel a little off key. Thus, Asiah says, let’s keep it simple and let’s keep it real. But most all, do not wait for change, go out there and make it happen!

Asiah Capponi

December 23, 2020

Where Have I Gone Wrong? The Modern Pressure of Youth Financial Independence

In times where young social media influencers seem to be everywhere, Gaukhar dives into the rising anxiety among youth to become financially independent online.

Gaukhar Orkashbayeva

December 4, 2020

I Joined an Anti-Masks Facebook Group and Here is What Happened

Hope

November 25, 2020

From Werther to Papageno: Understanding and Preventing Copycat Suicides

In this article, Imke discusses the origins of the constrasting Werther and Papageno effects, depictions of suicide in the media and guidelines that could potentially help save lives.

Imke Welker

November 20, 2020

Living on a Sailboat – Keeping Quarantine at Bay

Emma describes an invigorating conversation with a friend who has embarked on an amazing journey.

Emma C. C.

November 10, 2020

The Narrative of Masculinity in the Digital Media

Audrius writes about how masculinity is portrayed in media and it’s consequences on the viewers.

Audrius Šaras

November 10, 2020

Ready to Reset: Learn more about this year’s edition of TEDxUniversiteitvanAmsterdam

Younes Skalli

November 4, 2020

On Romanticising Your Life

Living our lives has never been more complex as Keanaya explains how subjection to the ‘Romanticising Your Life’ trend on social media platforms like TikTok, has impacted and changed the world we perceive and experience.

Keanaya Chandrika

November 3, 2020

Why You Should Read More

What are the benefits of reading? In this article, Hope describes the reasons why we should read more and watch less TV.

Hope

October 27, 2020

The Art of Communication

Each individual has a different way of expressing ourselves with others. Some of us use art to communicate our identity, where communication becomes our own art form. In this article, Asiah interviews fellow students and how they incorporate art into their self-expression in their own respective worlds.

Asiah Capponi

October 23, 2020

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Lockdown 2.0: How to stay sane during tough times

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Knowing when to let go – lessons from the year that shall not be named

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When They Tell You That 2020 Is Finally Over, But It’s A Lie

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Where Have I Gone Wrong? The Modern Pressure of Youth Financial Independence

In times where young social media influencers seem to be everywhere, Gaukhar dives into the rising anxiety among youth to become financially independent online.

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From Werther to Papageno: Understanding and Preventing Copycat Suicides

In this article, Imke discusses the origins of the constrasting Werther and Papageno effects, depictions of suicide in the media and guidelines that could potentially help save lives.