Eliška Janská

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What is captology and why should we care?

Technology has become an inseparable part of society. Especially for the generation born after 2000, technology has been part of life from the start. It feels so intertwined that it has become part of us, and separation from it seems unrealistic. Marshall McLuhan (1967) called technology an extension of our bodies and nervous systems, effectively becoming part of the self. However, this raises questions about humankind's physiological and mental development and highlights many ethical concerns.T...
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Digital ID debate heats up: from petition to Parliamentary floor (Group work)

People have gathered in Parliament Square to protest against the government's new plan for a digital ID system, announced on 2 October.By wearing masks of Sir Keir Starmer's face and his digital ID profile, protestors expressed their opposition to the digital ID system.In one of his previous announcements, Starmer said: “You will not be able to work in the UK if you do not have a digital ID.”The government is proposing that having the system is offering easier access to different services and ta...
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Jesmond’s disabled residents raise concerns about state of Jesmond’s roads

Disability is a normal part of life. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 11.2% of people in North Jesmond, and 15.1% in South Jesmond, are classed as disabled under the Equality Act. That means almost 2,700 residents struggle with some kind of disability.


Having a disability means dealing with a condition that affects the mind or body of an individual, making it harder to communicate with others or carry out everyday activities in the usual way, which can limit their life....
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Universities should be more responsible for parking, residents claim

Jesmond residents have told JesmondLocal universities should take more responsibility over the lack of parking in the Lindisfarne Road area, as they claim most of the problems are caused by students.


JesmondLocal spoke to locals who complained about student vehicles parked in their streets, the majority of them supposedly abandoned for months.


One resident walking a dog on the road, who asked to remain anonymous because she does not want to annoy neighbours, said: “The universities do own...
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Parking at Jesmond schools is ‘stressful’ for children, say parents

The lack of parking spaces near schools in Jesmond is “stressful” for children who are anxious about being late for classes, parents of pupils at local schools have told JesmondLocal. 


On Eskdale Terrace, we spoke with several parents who expressed frustration at having to circle round nearby streets as they tried to find parking spaces at both ends of the school day. Naiya Patel, a mother of three, said: “It’s just stressful. You may need to dash off to something else, like another extracurr...
The Courier Online •

The decline of drinking culture

Actually, because of social media's growing “healthy lifestyle” content, a lot of consumers of these posts and videos, the majority being younger women, might feel prone to consuming less alcohol than the generation before.

Following from this, although a bit controversial, society nowadays is becoming constantly more open to the illegal use of drugs such as marijuana. According to CrescentCanna, “Gen Z is the fastest-growing group of cannabis users,” although more than half of them cannot lega...
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Thrifty Chef: sustainable and healthy way to navigate cooking

A meal kit service for students that uses surplus food to reduce food waste alongside providing cheap and simple meals for students. This means that students can afford to eat in a healthy and nutritious way.

One of the problems is that there are a lot of students who often get some sort of takeaway or ready meal, but Thrifty Chef offers a cheaper way of eating, which also has health benefits. As well as this, it teaches people valuable cooking skills. It comes in a recyclable box or bag with a...

The NHS crisis in the UK | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK is currently facing a lot of problems. Central to this crisis are the ongoing strikes by junior doctors, who are advocating for better pay and working conditions. Being aware of the causes and implications of these strikes is crucial to understanding the broader issues affecting the NHS today.


The NHS was founded in 1948 to provide free healthcare services to all UK residents. Over the decades, it has become a cornerstone of British society.


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The NHS in crisis: Medical students do not want to work in the United Kingdom anymore. | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

Amna Ali, a second-year medical student at Newcastle University, said.


A lot of medical students from Newcastle University confirmed that they do not see their future in NHS anymore.


There are many reasons why it is so, such as bad treatment, underpayment, and generally poor working conditions, further leading to potential mental health issues, especially for junior doctors, which all medical students would become after their studies.


Junior doctors have been striking to “achieve full p...

Is JD Wetherspoon as cheap as people say?  | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

I will never forget the first time I went out in Newcastle. I asked people where we were going. They said ‘Spoons.’ And my reaction was: ‘What is ‘Spoons’? 


Now, when I know it is a pub chain, popular especially among students for its low prices, I decided to share my opinion. 


JD Wetherspoon has ten branches in Newcastle, but I chose to go to the Five Swans, as I personally like this one, and it is also considered the most student-friendly one. 


My boyfriend was accompanying me, and on...

Life Vineyard Church hosts £1 hot meals | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

Whether or not you are a student, you have probably come across the cost-of-living crisis before. Some people feel affected less, some people must make radical restrictions on their diets. Thus, Life Vineyard Church hosts £1 hot meals for anyone who either struggles with money or just feels alone. 


Lunch is served in the venue of Allen Memorial Church every Tuesday and Friday between 12 and 1 PM. 


As Mike Sutton, one of the organisers, said: 


“It’s just really important at this time to...

Nutritank will show you how to cook in a cheap, healthy and easy way | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

Are you interested in nutrition and cooking? Do you follow a healthy lifestyle? Or would you just like to learn some quick and simple recipes to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible?


Every student went probably through a moment when they had to get food for themselves to avoid hunger and keep their belly satisfied. According to the NatWest survey, and reported by The Tab, Newcastle is the second city in the UK where students pay the most for takeaways, and they usually include fast...

Globe Café offers £3 two-course meal and a nice chat | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

Better education is one of the reasons why people go to study abroad. Places such as the United States, Australia or the United Kingdom are well known for the best universities in the world, and it is worth considering leaving your comfort zone in exchange for higher quality education, followed by better career opportunities.


Apart from that, you will experience different cultures, both through the country and new friends coming from all over the world. This will enrich all your senses, from...

Student meal boxes officially out!  | Cheap Bites of the Tyne

Thrifty Chef is a new project that provides £3 meal boxes, covering at least 2 portions.  


As Edward Wilkinson, the CEO of this new business, said: ‘We provide meal boxes for students, it provides all the ingredients needed to make two meals each week and they are low-cost meals that use surplus and class two fruit and veg, and it is all vegetarian.’ 


They officially launched on Friday 27th, and from now they will be distributing their boxes by the Newcastle University Students’ Union ever...

Cheap Bites of the Tyne

On this website, I would like to share my experience and how I personally deal with food and drinks. I would like to show what both Newcastle and Northumbria University have to offer for students, including interesting food events. My goal also is to accommodate for people with specific diets, such as different ranges of allergies, intolerances, or just simply veganism and vegetarianism. And on top of this, to make everything as affordable as possible, because money is usually one of the biggest concerns among students.
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People pleasing and its consequences

Being a people pleaser does not only mean feeling guilty about telling others ‘no’. It can also mean apologising for things that aren’t your fault, pretending that your opinion corresponds with others and what people think about you, and prioritising that over your actual feelings – if you have noticed one of the mentioned above within yourself – you might just be a people pleaser. It's a vicious cycle.

Some may argue that it's about being kind and making other people happy, hence the 'pleasing...

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