Here are our arts and humanities articles, ranging from politics, current affairs and ethics to reviews of literature, theatre, and cinema.
May 2025
SMS’ High School Musical Performance Soared
By Zak Muggleton, Fourth Year Medicine Stage Musicals Society’s (SMS) High School Musical performance was anything but high-school quality. Every member of the cast, crew, band, and backstage team came together in perfect harmony to produce something truly special. As the team literally got their flowers following the show, the mass of talented young people…
LAMMPS’ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A Sweet Treat on Stage
Holly Dobbing, Year 4 Medicine LAMMPS’ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a delightful blend of magic, imagination, and heart. With its vibrant set design, energetic performances, and playful musical numbers, the show captured the magic of Roald…
February 2025
Behind the Scrubs: Should Doctors Be Allowed to Conscientiously Object to Participating in Abortions?
Will Davison, Fourth Year Medicine Abortion still sparks controversy, even among doctors. While it is a generally accepted practice in western medicine, some doctors feel it is unethical and wish…
The Pervasive Challenge of Health Inequalities: Transforming Healthcare Education for Lasting Change
Shan Sunny, Third Year Medicine More than 4.5 billion people worldwide lack access to basic healthcare, resulting in millions of preventable deaths each year.1 These deaths are driven by inequalities…
The Gene-iuses Behind Genetic Study in Leeds: The Nuances of Neonatal Screening
Anna Aksenova, Third Year Medicine The Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT) has taken part in a new and exciting research study called the Generation Study, offering newborns whole genome sequencing…
Echoes of Pride: A Historical Tapestry of LGBTQ+ Medicine – A Poem
Elizabeth Freeney, Third Year Medicine In 1910, Magnus Hirschfeld took to pen,Cross-dressing defined; transvestitism outlined.A new identity made to be celebrated,But instead, further discrimination awaited. Institute for Sexual Science in…