Epigram (newspaper)

Epigram is a student-run newspaper at the University of Bristol, launched in 1988 by James Landale, a former politics student who is now a senior journalist at the BBC. In its formative years, the publication featured contributions from William Lewis, who later became the editor of The Daily Telegraph.

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No sleep, just vibes - the glorification of academic suffering

5 days ago | epigram.org.uk | Sophie Lee

As deadline season draws to a close, and students begin to feel the pressure, Sophie Lee explores the glorification of academic burnout and how competitive studying can get. By Sophie Lee, Second Year, EnglishAlthough the university experience is often marketed as three years of partying, drinking, and socialising, it is easy to forget that the main objective of a university education is a degree, with students aiming towards academic achievement.
Big sporting events to look out for this summer

5 days ago | epigram.org.uk | Sophie Lee

By Sophie Lee, English Second YearWith the promise of a Bristol summer drawing ever closer, let's take a look at some sporting events happening over the next few months. From international football tournaments to nail-biting Formula 1 races, there’s truly something for everyone, even if you just prefer to grab a pint and watch your housemates argue over who the best team is. Here are some of the major events taking place, ready to give you that summer feeling.
Review: FINNEAS @ Bristol Beacon

6 days ago | epigram.org.uk | Emily MacLean |Emily Maclean

By Emily MacLean, First Year EnglishIn a now-familiar ritual of fan culture, Finneas' supporters packed the staircase of Bristol Beacon hours before doors opened, forming a meandering queue that could rival those at a theme park on a summer weekend. Die-hard fans at the front rallied the line with spontaneous singalongs of iconic anthems such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ as everyone fought to contain their eager anticipation.
Lessons for the West from DeepSeek’s monumental rise

3 weeks ago | epigram.org.uk | Harry Mayes

By Harry Mayes, Research Technician, NeuroscienceIn January, Chinese AI company DeepSeek announced the latest model of their language AI, R1, which claims to rival the capabilities of the latest rendition of Chat-GPT whilst costing far less. The news caused AI stocks to crash and raised concerns regarding the direction of Western tech investment and the rate of productivity compared to our Eastern counterparts. The R1 model is on par to the o1 model of Chat-GPT, that was released last year.
Bristol Independent Film Festival Day One

3 weeks ago | epigram.org.uk | Felix Glanville

By Felix Glanville, Second Year History and Meadow Wattret, Film and TV Co-Deputy EditorFelix GlanvilleAs we traversed in anticipation into the biggest screen in the southwest, Bristol's Independent Film Festival offered Epigram a great selection of films, from intense dramas to spirited comedies with contemporary relevance.
Oowee launches Love Saves The Day partnership

4 weeks ago | epigram.org.uk | Benji Chapman |Tom Foley

By Benji Chapman, Music EditorOn the tenth of April, Oowee proudly announced an official partnership with the ever-encroaching Love Saves The Day festival at their North Street store in Bedminster, to support the launch of the new co-created menu.
Review: Peter Doherty @ Trinity Centre

4 weeks ago | epigram.org.uk | Tom Foley |Rafe Llewellyn

By Tom Foley, First Year Film and EnglishPeter Doherty’s recent gig at the Trinity Centre felt like a pub gig – in a good way. Not ‘pub gig’ like drunken amateur mid-life cover bands, but ‘pub gig’ in the sense that his stage presence made the vaulted ceilings of the 650 capacity church feel like something far, far more intimate.
Join Epigram's Senior Team for 2025/26!

1 month ago | epigram.org.uk | Annie McNamee

By Annie McNamee, Co-Editor-in-ChiefThe time has come again. Somehow, my time as editor of Epigram is coming to an end, and it's time for this year's senior team (me, Amaan, Sofia, and Will) to pass on the baton. This is bittersweet – I'd love to cling onto this paper forever, but I'm very excited to see what lies ahead for it. If you're thinking of applying for next year's senior team, just do it.
Opinion | The token Feminism week: are our curriculums doing enough?

1 month ago | epigram.org.uk | Eleanor Turney

By Eleanor Turney, Third Year, Politics and International Relations The token Feminism week, that special time in the academic calendar when lecturers suddenly pause for a quick, painfully surface-level reflection on gender issues. You all know the drill – it hits weeks four to six in the teaching block and suddenly we make a pit-stop at gendered issues and female authors of the topic at hand.
Review: Divorce @ Strange Brew

1 month ago | epigram.org.uk | Matt Donnelly

By Matt Donnelly, MSc Psychology of EducationI arrived at Strange Brew to a picturesque Bristol sunset just two minutes before doors officially opened, slightly taken aback at the size of the queue waiting eagerly to get a glimpse of the hype band. With hindsight, it was hardly surprising. Divorce’s numerical success on social media platforms and a sold out show in a 200 capacity venue (circa 150 miles from their hometown) speaks for itself.