The Rise of PodcastsJanuary 2020
Audio is vital part of youth media consumption Music plays a big role in the media lives of young people, with 81% of Tribes claiming to listen to music everyday. This supports YouthSight’s findings that…
BLOG: Where are you from?
Madeline (21) tells us her thoughts on microaggressions and ethnicity… For many, this question is not intrusive. However, I will be exploring this from another perspective and attempt to bring some awareness around why this can…
BLOG: THE 5 BEST HANGOUTS IN LISBON
Chloe (20) shares the best bites and sights on her recent trip to Lisbon… PARK, Calçada do Combro Hidden atop a 7-storey car park on the Calçada do Combro, PARK bar in Lisbon offers…
BLOG: FROM ESSAYS TO EMPLOYMENT – IS UNIVERSITY NECESSARY ANYMORE?
Emily (20) discuses whether University is essential to getting a job… According to recent figures from the BBC, throughout 2019 there were over 250,000 people applying to go to university after completing sixth form…
BLOG: Sexed passports are a relic of inequality – let’s ditch them
April (17) has an interesting take on gender identity when it comes to passports. The passport, when used correctly, is a powerful tool. It can be an album of stamps to commemorate journeys, a…
BLOG: The Things Teacher’s Don’t Tell You in Secondary School
Emily (16) has some advice for young students! During my time in secondary school I realised that teachers want what’s best for you. However, there are also many things that they don’t tell you which…
Nike “Dream Crazier” 2019 AdvertMay 2019
Introduction We asked 107 of our Tribes their opinion on Nike’s recent ‘Dream Crazier ad’. We wanted to take a look at what they think the brand speaks for, and how it compares to it’s…
Gillette Advert – The Best an Ad can get?February 2019
“Toxic Masculinity” The idea that there are certain types of traits that make you masculine, for instance being sexually aggressive, unemotional and violent. And if you do not behave that way your masculinity is questioned.…
Social media & its impact on society and mental healthFebruary 2019
Whether or not social media has a negative effect on young people today is something that’s up for debate. Whether it be cyberbullying , its influence on their body image, its effect on mental health…
BLOG: So Here it is…
Maja (16) recounts some classic Christmas adverts in her blog below! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose…” The well-known carols being sung by choirs are flying all around…
BLOG: A Helpful Guide to Effective Learning
Ashley (23) lends his top tips on revision No matter what stage you are at in your studies – A-Level, undergraduate, or postgraduate – you have no doubt had to revise for an exam…
BLOG: Who is Really Responsible for Climate Change?
Should we blame big manufacturers entirely for climate change as they alone produce a large percentage of global emissions? Ethan (19) shares his view on climate change below! With just 100 companies being responsible for…
BLOG: Reversing Climate Change: It’s Time to Look in the Mirror
We tried a new format for our blog post in November, asking two members of our community with opposing views to write a blog post on the same topic. In this instance, we chose climate…
Black Friday 2018November 2018
Introduction Originating in the US, Black Friday traditionally follows Thanksgiving and is widely considered to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. Over the past few years Black Friday has firmly cemented itself as…
The Circle ReportNovember 2018
According to our Tribes, The Circle was more of a social experiment than a reality show Amongst the majority of our Tribes who watched The Circle, the strongest impression was that the series was more…
Aspirations and DreamsNovember 2018
Majority of Tribes have a flexible approach towards live At a time in which employment is precarious, wages feel low and – in light of Brexit – general economic uncertainty, 16-24 year olds today have…
