This week is Sexual Health Week 2024: Are You Feeling It. We'll be raising awareness about everything from healthy relationships, contraception, STI's and more. This years theme is "Are you feeling it?" Look out for more information each day this week.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the candidates for all their hard work, we had over a quarter of the student population place a vote this year, the largest number to date. We would also like to congratulate our new Student Union, we look forward to seeing what changes they bring over the coming year.Here is your new student union 24/25: Chair: Thea HuntVice Chair: Brannon FellSecretary: Mohammed IbrahimEvent Coordinator: Shiloh AkanbiMarketing and PR officer: Tamina DaleEDI coordinator: Temi FajinmiWelfare and PT liaison officer: Magdalena StorrodStudent journey officer: Lottie MasonSports and recreational officer: Aaron AtikpoCommunity outreach officer: Rhys Saunders
Voting for the 2024/2025 student union has now closed
Happy Windrush Day! This day celebrates the contribution and achievements of the Windrush generation and their descendants. Join us in recognising and celebrating the contribution those from Caribbean community have made to Britain and will continue to make.
In February to celebrate LGBTQIA history month we ran a creative writing competition across college for anyone to enter who is a part of or affiliates with the community. The work which was entered was a selection of poetry and prose and the level of work was exceptional. After a lot of deliberation, the winner is Felix Lenton Smith with their short story "Outside In"
Nicolette Murphy , has been chosen to perform at the prestigious Music for Youth Proms 2024 as part of the Birmingham School Symphony Orchestra, Supported by Services for Education. A remarkable achievement and a testament to her talent! Congratulations, Nicolette! 🌠
How many of us actually sit down and read books? It is quite common to go through phases of reading, and then have a long break, but it helps to have some really great recommendations. So, I asked King Ed’s students what they are currently reading to help you slaughter the slump.
Reading is a relaxing and educating hobby yet so difficult to get into, why is it so hard to find a good book? Due to the exploitation of social media, the popularity of books has declined, but how can you put the phone down and pick up a good book?
If I asked you to share your favourite musical artist and explain why you admire them, you'd likely have someone in mind right away, saying it’s for their immense talent and flawless discography. But what if I asked you whether you believe your favourite musical artist is a good person in real life? Would your response be different?
Leonardo DiCaprio, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, they are just a small percentage of celebrities people find particularly attractive and therefore hold an emotional attachment to, ultimately creating a celebrity crush. You probably have a celebrity crush yourself. However, some people argue that it is not healthy for an individual to crave an unrealistic relationship with a celebrity.
Marked as No.10 on Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time’, Lauryn Hill’s 1998 debut album, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ redefined hip-hop and feminism: combining rap with Rastafarian righteousness, neo-soul with poetry and R&B with delicate gospel. Miseducation was a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse into the new age of hip-hop, as Lauryn Hill crafted an intricate love story to her past, narrating the trials and tribulations of relationships, religion and motherhood whilst accompanied by the overwhelming declaration of female empowerment. An album of junctures - the album depicted the blurred transformation that Lauryn was embarking on, from being a third of the ‘Fugees’ to an independent artist and navigating the adversity of transitioning from adolescence to parenthood, becoming a first-time mother at 22.
Have you thought about going to a festival? Festivals are thrilling environments to listen to your favourite artists, new artists, have fun with friends, and make new friends. Festivals allow you and your friends to dance all day and night to the best music out there. But how do you know which ones are worth going to.
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