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“Collateral Damage”: The Funding Crisis Threatening Mexican PhD Students in UK
More than 30 doctoral researchers from Mexico are at risk of visa loss across the UK after their scholarship foundation abruptly suspended all payments in March 2026 without warning, placing their academic progression and immigration status at immediate risk. Image Source: Huellas de Mexico The Fundación Politécnico, also known as the Polytechnic Foundation, withdrew funding from more than 30 of its scholarship recipients studying in the United Kingdom in March 2026. Students
May 155 min read
Fast Fashion and the Illusion of Affordability
By Adela Ateli The idea that fast fashion is the most practical form of buying clothes is less about affordability and more about accessibility. Nearly every month a new trend dominates influencer culture, fuelling mindless purchases based on the illusion of bargain prices. However, these cheap clothes realistically cost more in the long run, not just for your wallet, but for public health, workers, and the environment. Fast fashion is defined as the rapid production of high
Apr 225 min read
Climate Change: In London, as students, what does it mean and why should I care?
By Paris King Climate change matters because it is already reshaping our education, our city and emotional landscape. Why a voice matters The topic of “Climate Change” has swung around news, media and tv for the greater part of the early 21st century. Since the early activism of Greta Thunberg, in classrooms and out, language of change, emergency, breakdown and crisis have reverberated through environmental discussion, both in the private and in public. In 2018, followin
Apr 228 min read
Bullied, Blocked, and Broke: A PhD Student's Fight to Study
By Gia Arora Jose Angel Salazar Lucas began his PhD at Queen Mary, University of London in January of 2024 with a research project on insect signalling and plant viruses, supported by a Global Talent scholarship from the Fundación Politécnico, or Polytechnic Foundation of Mexico (PFM). Within six months, Jose says his supervisor’s conduct escalated from what Jose had previously perceived as persistent criticism, to behaviour that he describes as openly unprofessional includin
Apr 206 min read
While Leaders Negotiate, Communities Rebuild: The Gap Between Climate Diplomacy and Reality
By Vandy Widyalankara Just a few months ago I returned home to Sri Lanka for the winter holidays — landing mere days after one of the worst cyclones in the island’s history. Now, off the heels of another university-wide Climate Action Week, I find myself looking at the striking gap between climate diplomacy and reality of climate change consequences. And I find myself wondering whether our efforts are in vain. Cyclone Ditwah damaged more than 100,000 homes, claimed 643 lives
Apr 25 min read
I'M A PRESIDENT! Get Me Out of Here...
By Alice Morgan One of the biggest cross-sport socials took place on the 4th of March. The ‘I’M A PRESIDENT… Get Me Out of Here!’ event was hosted by QMUL-Netball, and all funds then went towards Endometriosis UK. The brave participating presidents were Cheer, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, American Football, Netball, Tennis, Snowsports, Dance and the Northern Society. What a night! Kicking off the night strongly, complimentary WhiteClaw cocktails were handed out as th
Mar 302 min read
Gabriela Martinez: Candidate for VP Welfare
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 263 min read
Hilary Wong: Candidate for VP Humanities and Social Sciences
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 264 min read
Daniel Igwe: Candidate for VP Science and Engineering
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 253 min read
Tahmid Chowdhury: Candidate for Student Trustee
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 253 min read
Diya Mary Selastin: Candidate for Student Trustee
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 244 min read
Avynne Trembly: Candidate for VP Liberation, International & Postgraduates
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 243 min read
Shakshi Gupta: Candidate for VP Liberation, International, and Postgraduates
By Alice Morgan As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews do
Mar 243 min read
Yousef Arabchahi: Candidate for Student Trustee
By Paris King As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews does
Mar 244 min read
Kaziwa Kadir: Candidate for VP Welfare
By Paris King As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews does
Mar 245 min read
Fazley Nirob: Candidate for Welfare Rep
By Paris King As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews does
Mar 244 min read
Ashritha Sugumanchi: Candidate for President
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 243 min read
Omar Ouadaa: Candidate for President
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 244 min read
Vish Singh Deora: Candidate for President
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 242 min read
Gia Arora: Candidate for HSS Faculty Rep
By Julie Capkova As the whole campus prepares to vote in the upcoming student elections, The Print has interviewed a number of candidates standing for representative and executive positions. All candidates were invited to participate. Those who did not respond are not included. Other candidates are available and students can see all of them on qmsu.org/elections . Anything mentioned in the text reflects the candidates’ opinions, not The Print’s. The length of the interviews d
Mar 244 min read
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