“Call me Christine”: Being transgender in Worcester - Worcester Mag
Christine Shustak was about 6 years old when she began to realize there was something different about her. While the other boys wanted to play football, sh...
COMING TO AMERICA: Syrian refugees in Worcester - Worcester Mag
Above: Pictured with her child, this young woman suffers from extreme PTSD that means she is unable to leave her bedroom. She rarely talks and struggles in...
Editorial: Concrete is with Hillary - Concrete
People are always surprised to hear I’ve been to a Donald Trump rally. However, given the context it was a relatively easy decision to make. Perhaps it was...
‘Arresting loan-dodging graduates at the border won’t solve the bigger problem’
This week, the Higher Education Policy Institute (Hepi) announced it is lobbying for tougher sanctions on those who refuse to pay back their student loan, namely those who move abroad before doing so, and suggests graduates should be treated like tax evaders, benefits fraudsters, or even arrested if they re-enter the UK....
7 best instant cameras
Despite the increasing digitisation of modern life, there is one vintage trend that isn’t going anywhere fast. Instant cameras are the antithesis of the smartphone, and there is nothing more satisfying than watching the colours develop into a one-off shot. So whether you’re new to the scene, or are already...
A disappointing welcome for some, but it's good to be back - Concrete
Three years ago, with the contents of IKEA loaded into my car, I arrived at Norfolk Terrace. The room reminded me of a prison cell, and I couldn’t imagine...
America’s top 10 beaches
Britain’s got Blackpool, Bridlington and Bournemouth - but where do Americans go when they need a beach escape? In a new survey, The Independent can reveal the most popular resorts in the US. Using a wide range of sources, we have compiled a chart of the highest achievers and listed...
Everything you need to know about the men's 200m
When is it? The men’s 200m final will be held on Thursday 18th August 2016. What time will it be on? The race will start at approximately 2.30am Friday 19th August BST (22.30pm local time in Rio). Where can I watch it live? BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, the...
Concrete - the UEA's Official Student Newspaper | Interview with Adam Chapman, BAFTA winning ex-Editor-in-Chief - Concrete
BAFTA winner, Adam Chapman, began writing for Concrete as a way to escape a degree he hated. After a year of studying Law, he switched to Politics, realisi...
Concrete - the UEA's Official Student Newspaper | Former UEA student pleads guilty to six counts of voyeurism - Concrete
Former UEA student, Luke Mallaband, has pleaded guilty to six counts of voyeurism at Norwich Magistrates Court. This follows multiple incidents that took p...
Concrete - the UEA's Official Student Newspaper | UEA now third for student satisfaction
UEA has dropped to third for student satisfaction, the National Student Survey has revealed. The NSS, released earlier today, revealed that student satisfaction has decreased by 1 percent overall, and satisfaction with the Students Union is down by 9 percent. This is down one place from 2015, when the University was ranked joint second.
Concrete - the UEA's Official Student Newspaper | Rebranding the Sound of UEA - Concrete
Rebranding the Sound of UEA - Concrete
Everything you need to know about the 4x100m men's final
When is it? The men’s 4x100m final will be held on Thursday 19 August 2016. What time will it be on? The race will start at approximately 2.35am Friday 20 August BST (10.35pm local time in Rio). Where can I watch it live? BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Four, the BBC red...
Everything you need to know about the women's heptathlon
When is it? The women’s heptathlon final will be held on Saturday 13th August 2016. The 800m race is the last of the seven events that make up the heptathlon. What time will it be on? The race will start at approximately 2:35am Saturday 20th August BST (22:35pm local time...
The ultimate guide for students using Ucas Clearing this year
Exams are over, and you probably have a pretty good idea how you did. Even so, it never hurts to have a backup plan just in case results day doesn’t go to plan. Clearing not only allows universities and colleges to fill the places they have left on their courses,...