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How to Find Guest Posting Opportunities on Authoritative Websites
Amaan Ali · Follow 5 min read · -- Guest posting is a powerful strategy for building your online presence, driving traffic, and establishing yourself as an authority in your niche. But finding opportunities on authoritative websites can be challenging without a clear roadmap. In this guide, we’ll explore how to identify high-quality guest posting opportunities, pitch effectively, and leverage these collaborations to boost your brand’s visibility and SEO. H2: What is Guest Posting?
The Evolution of Fashion: Trends, Insights, and Sustainable Practices
Amaan Ali · Follow 3 min read · -- Fashion is an ever-changing art form that reflects culture, individuality, and societal evolution. Over the decades, fashion trends have not only shaped the way we dress but also influenced industries, economies, and cultural norms worldwide. This blog delves into the fascinating world of fashion, exploring its historical evolution, the significance of modern trends, and the growing emphasis on sustainability.
Epigram reviews Matt Grinter's Fall of the House of Usher
By Amaan Ali, Co-Editor in Chief Red Rope Theatre Company’s production adapts Edgar Allen Poe’s short story of the same name, telling the tale of Edgar (an unnamed narrator in the original) visiting the home of his childhood friend, Roderick Usher. Upon his arrival, he finds that his friend, the house, and Usher’s sister Madeleine are wasting away, apparently afflicted with a family curse.
Heretic - A Horror That Will Make You Question Your Own Religion
By Orla Ruane, First Year, English Literature The career of Hugh Grant can be categorised into three eras, evolving each time into something completely new. From the rom-com king of the nineties to the evil yet wholesome villain in Paddington, it is ultimately through Heretic that we see Hugh Grant enter a new chapter in his career as he plays the unsettling, isolated Mr Reed.
Exploring the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival: A Journey Into 'Stranger Danger'
By Amaan Ali, Co-Editor-in-Chief Bristol’s Forbidden Worlds Film Festival returned this year with a spine-chilling theme: Stranger Danger. This festival offered a collection of cult horror classics and lesser-known gems that drew on the fear of mysterious figures and unsettling encounters to leave the whole audience wondering whether the strangers they’re sitting next to is really a crazed psychopath.
The Secret Formula to Explosive Channel Growth: More Subs, More Views, More Success!
Amaan Ali · Follow 7 min read · -- In the increasingly competitive world of digital content, creators everywhere are searching for the perfect growth formula — one that will increase their subscribers, boost view counts, and encourage viewer engagement. The good news? Growing a successful channel is more science than luck. A well-structured approach can take any channel from stagnant to thriving.
Powerful, emotional, and resonant: Wonder Boy at the Bristol Old Vic
"Wonder Boy" is, in three words, powerful, emotional, and resonant. Wonder Boy, written by Ross Willis, is simple yet deeply affecting, following the story of Sonny (portrayed by Hilson Agbangbe) a 12-year-old boy who suffers from a severe stutter. Sonny loves to draw and has a vivid imagination. One of his creations, a comic book superhero named ‘Captain Chatter’ (portrayed by Ciaran O’Breen) is portrayed as a distinct character, acting as a voice inside Sonny's head.
Finding the balance: Academics and socialising during Freshers' Week
With the start of term approaching, Emma Yeo explores how students can use Freshers’ Week to their advantage to start the upcoming academic year on the right foot. By Emma Yeo, Second Year, English The 9th of September marks the start of Freshers’ week here at the University of Bristol. On social media, Freshers' Week can seem to revolve around non-stop partying and constant socialising.
Join that society: Trying something new at university
Holly Smithurst discusses the benefits of joining a university society and advises students - both new and old - to get involved this Freshers' Week. By Holly Smithurst, Fourth Year, History and Spanish University life can often feel limited to two aspects: academics and drinking culture. However, this year, freshers (and returning students) should be encouraged to explore joining a society, which is a fantastic way to meet like-minded individuals and discover new interests.
Bristol counter-protestors celebrate 'victory' against far-right rioters
By Will White, News Investigator Thousands of anti-fascist counter-protesters gathered in Old Market and the surrounding area on Wednesday, August 7th, amid threats of further violence by right-wing rioters following widespread violence up and down the country. However, counter-protesters vastly outnumbered any right-wing presence, and avoided violent scenes as seen in other cities across the country.
Who Do I Vote For? - The Students Guide to Party Manifesto
By Kieran Maxted, Fourth Year, Philosophy In an Election campaign mired with controversy, turmoil, and general confusion, it is difficult for the ‘average’ person to understand the policies put forward by each contending party.
Bristol Central Hustings: ‘Democracy, ladies and gentlemen’
By Jake Paterson, Music Editor On Monday night all six candidates to become Bristol Central’s member of parliament were in attendance at a hustings held by Bristol 24/7 at the Lantern Hall. A final chance to highlight key policies to the electorate before the General Election tomorrow, the issues discussed by the candidates in most detail were racial equality, arts and culture, social media, and the sale of arms to Israel.
Thangam Debonaire: 'We will be the greenest government ever if we get in next week'
By Amaan Ali and Annie McNamee, Co-Editors-in-Chief The July 4 General Election could see Labour wins sweeping across the nation. Polls predict they could gain literally hundreds of seats, but in Bristol things are different. Bristol Central could be a loss for Labour. Thangam Debbonaire has served as an MP since 2015, and was appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport last year.
Scrutinising UoB’s ‘Reparative Futures’ programme and the decision not to re-name buildings with links to the transatlantic slave trade
By Maddy Richards, First Year, History, Aidan Szabo-Hall, Features Editor, & Dan Hutton, Features Co-Deputy Editor In November 2023, the University of Bristol announced the Reparative Futures programme, a £10 million initiative which seeks to tackle racial inequality ‘both within the university itself and in the local communities it works with.’ The university also announced that they would not rename seven buildings with links to the transatlantic slave trade and would remove Edward...
UoB take legal action to disperse Pro Palestine encampment, protestors launch fundraiser to cover legal fees
By Sapphire Hope, Third Year, Politics and International Relations and Will Standring, Co-Deputy Editor Vice-Chancellor Evelyn Welch announced today (July 1) that the university is taking legal action against the Pro Palestine student encampment opposite Senate House.
Carla Denyer: 'We're the only party being honest about the level of investment that is needed for our public services.'
By Amaan Ali and Annie McNamee, Co-Editors-in-Chief It was a sunny afternoon in Bristol when we met up with Carla Denyer while she was canvassing. Carla, who is the co-leader of the Green Party and the party's parliamentary candidate for Bristol Central, wore her bright green badge proudly upon her white striped top, and greeted us with a smile.
Denyer vs Debbonaire: Who has your vote?
By Annie McNamee and Amaan Ali, Co-Editors-in-Chief Five days. That’s the number of days in a working week, and the longest length of time you can survive without water. It’s also the number of days you have left to decide who will get your vote in the 2024 General Election. The last one, in December of 2019, took place in a very different world to the one we currently live in.
‘I think they need to listen more’ : Are UoB’s mental health services fit for purpose?
By Ingrid Colusso, First Year, Law LLB . Whilst nearly a, this statistic suggests that the mental health services at the University of Bristol are insufficient at providing the necessary support. So how accurate is this picture? The start of university and the pressures of studying for a degree are key contributory factors leading to poor mental health.
‘We want to redefine want it means to be state-educated in the UK’ | Sophie Pender on the future of the 93% club, her time at UoB and the reality of the state/private school divide
The 93% club has grown from a single stool at the University of Bristol’s Freshers Fair to become one of the UK’s biggest social mobility organisations. Epigram spoke to its founder and CEO, Sophie Pender, to discuss the future of the charity, her experience at Bristol and much more. By Amaan Ali, Aidan Szabo-Hall & Nel Roden, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Features Editor & Co-Deputy Features Editor In 2016, Sophie Pender founded the 93% Club at the University of Bristol.
Book nook: three women, three incredible true stories
By Max Bradley-Cole, Second Year, Film and Television As we attempt to carry on upholding the spirit of Women’s History Month throughout the year, here are three memoirs that chronicle the perseverance, compassion, and strength of three incredible women. When The Dust Settles by Lucy Easthope Lucy Easthope found her calling after the Hillsborough disaster. Born and raised in Liverpool, Lucy was a child when the 1989 FA Cup Semi-Final descended into chaos as a result of fatal overcrowding.
Electrifying energy and raw emotion: University of Bristol students shine in 'Carrie: The Musical'
By Amaan Ali, Opinion Editor As the curtains rose the anticipation for Musical Theatre Bristol’s rendition of "Carrie: The Musical" was intense. Directed and performed entirely by university students, this production promised a haunting take on the classic tale of adolescent angst, supernatural power, and tragic consequences. From the opening number, it was evident that this was not going to be a typical student production.
One Stop Mobile Tyres 24/7 Expands Across Multiple Counties
Berkshire, UK– One Stop Mobile Tyres 24/7, spearheaded by the visionary Amaan Ali, is proud to announce the expansion of its premier mobile tyre fitting services, now catering to an extensive region that includes London, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, and Buckinghamshire.
Prizewinning portable period products: the story of two Bristol graduates
By Neve Dawson, Third Year, English and History Graduate entrepreneurs Monica Wai and Kira Goode have recently won the national 'Everyday Engineering' contest, for their portable menstrual cup cleaner, designed during their studies at the University. As a result of their pioneering success, the duo were offered a meeting with Dragons' Den star Deborah Meaden, as well as specialised mentoring from the Entrepreneurial Academy.
The lovable villain
By: Emily Robson, Second year, Politics and International Relations Until the age of 10, the hours between 4 pm and 6 pm were reserved for the metallic twang of sword-fighting in Peter Pan, the clipped English accent of Scar in The Lion King and the cackle of Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty. These villains were grotesque, merciless and frightening; hell-bent on enacting various imaginative evil plans to destroy, uproot and conquer.
Forbidden Worlds Film Festival: October 2023
By Dan Hutton, Co-Deputy Features Editor and Amaan Ali, Opinion Editor On October's Friday 13th, horror fanatics from around the country came down to the Bristol aquarium to enjoy 6 carefully selected retro horror movie classics across two days. The Forbidden World Festival, which had its first screenings last year, was created by a group of ‘Bristol-based cinephiles’ who are ‘dedicated to their mutual love of classic and obscure genre films’.
'Those who oppose burqa should be paraded naked,' Aligarh ex-MLA; Moradabad Hijab Controversy
Moradabad Hijab Controversy: A group of students at the Hindu college in the Moradabad region claim that they were refused entry into the campus because they were in burqas. Additionally, they said that the college administration forces girls to remove their hijabs at the entrance gate. Conversely, Campus authorities contest this claim, stating that the college has a dress code for all students. The dress code in the college has been implemented since January 1, 2023.
“How Many Books Have You Read?” is the Dumbest Question One Can Ask
How many books have you read? This question isn’t about learning or growing; it is about status games. Your intention isn’t to gain knowledge from other people but to rub yours in their faces. What is the point of reading a book if it is done just for the sake of completing it? Do you really think Books Read = Knowledge Gained? Well, if your answer is yes, I have bad news for you. Understanding this is easy. You shouldn’t follow trends when it comes to books.
Is AI Going To Steal Our Jobs?
You log on to your social media, and you see your friends post AI-perfected artwork with DALL-E and Lensa AI. You join a conversation, and all you hear are people concerned with the capabilities of copy.ai and ChatGPT. AI seems to be everywhere, and it is penetrating the markets more and more as time passes. There is also no clear distinction between the areas in which AI could replace humans.
"Self-Improvement is Masturbation"
These are the words of Tyler Durden from the critically acclaimed movie, Fight Club. It means that getting better just for the sake of getting better will get you nowhere. You read a book or attend a seminar, and all it does is make you feel good and has no meaning to it, just like masturbation. The paradox of self-help is that the more self-help information you consume, the more you think you need help. If you think you need to improve, it means you are not satisfied with your present self.
Opinion | Bristol students’ opinions on Kwasi Kwarteng’s now abandoned ‘mini-budget’: ‘The new budget was a failure in ideology'
By Amaan Ali, First Year, Philosophy and Politics On behalf of Epigram, I interviewed students from different sides of the political divide to discern their opinions on Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, here is what they (and I) had to say. Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’ came at a time of hardship for many across the country. With rising inflation, food, and energy prices, many looked at the government’s budget as an answer to all our worries.
Opinion | Students from disadvantaged backgrounds should be offered the same opportunity to go to university
By Amaan Ali, First Year, Philosophy and Politics For many years disadvantaged students have had to battle more-advantaged students across the country for their place at top universities. With the typical offer for most Russell Group universities requiring multiple A grades, disadvantaged students often couldn’t make the cut, with their more-advantaged counterparts taking a place more easily. So, are top-rated universities right to lower their offers to give these students a chance?
Remembering Her Majesty The Queen: the lasting legacy of Queen Elizabeth II across Bristol
By Amaan Ali, First Year Philosophy and Politics The passing of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era and the beginning of a period of cultural shift. As Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the current generation of students and many before them have known no other royal figurehead. Bristol paid its respects to Her Majesty as tributes poured in from across the city and the University community.
What about the Welfare? #BBKelects
A week ago Monday, the Birkbeck hustings saw two big personalities take to the stage to argue the merits of voting for them to become the 2015-16 Welfare Officer. There had been some significant competitive steam on the Internet in the runup to the hustings after Darren Shaw of the Psychology society and Steven Hayden of the Law Department released campaign videos.
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