By Nathan Jariwala February is LGBT+ History Month, and as anyone within the community will tell you: life as a queer person is rough. I grew up avoiding all forms of romantic entanglement. I first realised I was Definitely Not Straight when I was a young man, walking through the underwear section of a men’s … Continue reading Gal, Enby or Guy: Doesn’t Matter, I’m Bi
By Olivia Wong “Why do I feel so tired and anxious?” I often ask myself. I’ve not been working 12-hour shifts, risking my life on a coronavirus ward. I’ve not had to contend with abusive passengers or customers refusing to wear masks. Nor have I had to deal with the stress of redundancy or of … Continue reading Love thyself
Who wrote the book of… Good vibes! We’re sure that's how The Montones song goes. We’re back with our February edition of Hive Vibes, and as the vaccine roll-out continues apace, we at the Research Hive have been keeping busy wrapping up on our daily walks and keeping warm at home with some hearty soup. … Continue reading Hive Vibes (February 2021)
By Jack Sharpen New Year's Tricks It’s been less than a month and I’ve already broken the sacred oath. Two casual sips into an IPA and dry January, one of my few new year’s resolutions, was over without realising. These promises we swear to ourselves every solar cycle are often inspiring, motivating and (on my … Continue reading The Four Humours of Wellbeing
It's been delayed. But we are happy to announce the winner of our Winter Warmer competition! Charlotte Mellor, a Cancer Research UK PhD student has delightfully thrown together her edition of Winter Warmer #7 - After Eight Peppermint Hot Chocolate. This has won her a £10 gift voucher to Costa. P.S. We are loving her … Continue reading Winter Warmer Winner
By Olivia Wong Turmeric Milk with Honey and Ginger 2021 has finally arrived - hurrah! It’s taken its time but alas, we are now safely in its warm embrace. To celebrate, we would like to bring you a bonus Winter Warmer as a way of welcoming in the new year. So here is Turmeric Milk … Continue reading * Bonus Winter Warmer *
By Olivia Wong Mulled Apple Juice Christmas may be over for this year but we can carry on the festive spirit with this hot spiced apple drink. Its simplicity lends itself to being made on returning home weary from the biting cold, howling winds and heavy rain. This comforting beverage will be sure to warm … Continue reading Winter Warmer #8
By Olivia Wong After Eight Peppermint hot chocolate It’s that unusual time of the year, between Christmas and New Year, when our senses desert us and we have no idea what day it is, how we’re supposed to be spending our days and in the case of 2020, whether the entire year is just one … Continue reading Winter Warmer #7
By Olivia Wong Ginger Pear tea In Ancient China, the pear symbolised immortality. Well, eternal life might be a stretch too far (especially in these times) but nothing beats the cold nor encapsulates the hibernation mode it encourages more than a hot cup of ginger pear tea. In fact, it may literally help you to … Continue reading Winter Warmer #6
By Tarnjit Sidhu You've had your yearly dose of Eggnog and drank all the festive hot chocolates available to you - so what now? For those of us that want to try something different this festive period – matcha is the new and upcoming thing right now. Matcha is a Japanese green tea powder made … Continue reading Winter Warmer #5
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