Thrifting: The Revival of an Age-Old Love Affair
What used to be some select few audiences of a rather niche club, driven by vintage aesthetics of pre-loved books, records of forgotten bands and retro-chic clothing, the thrifting culture has now broadened its boundaries.
The Chinese Economy Post-Lockdown: How It Came Out The Strongest From the Pandemic
These observations beg the question: exactly how did China come out the strongest from the pandemic? This article takes a look at some of the key drivers behind the country’s speedy recovery.
A Failure to Learn – How BigTech (literally) Capitalises on Failures to Succeed
What role do ‘failures’ play in our engagement with technology? Is it simply a concept being reinforced by BigTech to sustain its business models? Or a collective failure on our part to learn from these mistakes?
Rent or Buy?
With growing concern about the environmental impact on the fast fashion industry, are rental services the answer?
Profits Over People? The OxyContin Scandal and the Dangers of Unregulated Healthcare
As time passed, it became clear that OxyContin was not the harmless pain control it was marketed to be.
Have We Overlooked the Importance of Theatre in This Pandemic Era?
The closure of every West End production brought about massive unemployment experienced across a range of industries.
KBC Keynotes
In this keynote, we are joined by the Economist’s Intelligence Podcast host, Jason Palmer, as we deep dive into the news industry and his personal career journey.
Jason Palmer achieved a PhD in Molecular Physics at Imperial College before becoming a Science and Technology reporter at the BBC.
Women’s Rights and the Dictatorship of Democracy in Poland
Marching daily on the streets during a global pandemic, you could say we risked our own lives, but certainly no more than our fascist government already has.
Bacteria Don’t Care About Geopolitical Borders: Necessity for Global Cooperation in Fighting Antibiotic Resistance
Ultimately, the prevention of antibiotic resistance must be a global effort. Bacteria will continue to evolve into resistant strains as long as their environment permits.
Will the Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up? A New Take on the Beauty of Authenticity
Companies like Rolls Royce need not advertise themselves, because they are aware of their value and worth; as a result, they have no problem selling. Be your own Rolls Royce.
The DOJ’s Fight Against Google
The Google case, and the Big Tech investigation showcases the government’s discontent with the industry, specifically concerning fair competition, and lack thereof.
5 Unorthodox and Lucrative Career Paths for Bioscience and Pre-Med Majors
An insight into the alternatives available for those who plan to deviate from the norms of research and teaching.
Repping Students
Your value to the conference table, virtual or otherwise, is rooted in the very fact that you are not an employee.
Spain and COVID-19: On Gross Mismanagement and Lessons To Be Learned
It was a time of mass miscommunication when honesty and clarity were much more needed than ever.
Swiping as a Symptom
The ego boosts were as welcome as always, and even the conversations that would have been abandoned under the “usual” circumstances were temporarily indulged – we were more amenable to “intrusions” when there was a “rule of six” limiting socialisation.
The Presidential Election: What This Means for the Future of US Energy
With climate change now at the forefront of public agenda…what would the future of energy look like under a Biden administration?
Project POCEAN: Making Sustainability the Only Choice
The environment is a living, breathing system – one that we are constantly suffocating. This is your chance to be part of change.