Calum Walker

Dec 16, 2024 | theeditgcu.com | Calum Walker

This year marks my sixth year as a student at GCU (through choice, I’m not just thick) and somewhere I’ve spent many hours over the course of my time here, is the pub.

Oct 18, 2024 | glasgowstandard.com | Calum Walker

The world nowadays is ruled by social media platforms which keep the world more connected than ever before. But is this hyper connectivity having a negative effect on our own personal relationships? That Conversations Movement is addressing this. The organisation run events with the idea that people will put down their phones and have a genuine, face to face conversation with a loved one.

Jun 25, 2024 | prisonerseducation.org.uk | Calum Walker

In this blog, Lived Experience Consultants (LECs) Will and Erika Flowers share some of the data and findings gathered in prisons across England and Wales over the last nine months as part of PET’s National Lottery Community Fund project to reach and support more learners in prison. This is blog number two of the series,  following on from our first blog introducing the project and the LEC cooperative approach. Illustrations are provided by Erika – you can find more of her work here.

May 23, 2024 | glasgowstandard.com | Calum Walker

Peter Howson and Frank McFadden are accomplished artists currently exhibiting in Ayr. We explored their careers, friendship, and the use of AI in modern art. As I sat in Peter Howson and Frank McFadden’s studio waiting to speak to them, I couldn’t help but be taken aback by the sights around me. Countless paintbrushes, an entire rainbow of different paints, and the centre piece of the room: a work in progress Howson, depicting Peter denying Christ, just prior to the crucifixion.

May 2, 2024 | glasgowstandard.com | Calum Walker

R-Cade in Glasgow City Centre are running a quiet hour on Thursdays for those gamers who are looking to play in a lowered stimulant environment. Gamers can be let loose on over 2000 retro video games on consoles which range from the Atari all the way up to the Xbox 360, and everything in between. Tickets start at £7.50 for the hour, and it’s the perfect afternoon for folks who love to game but don’t want to get over-stimulated in the way your average arcade may cause.