InQuire Media

21/04/2023

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

19/04/2023

Deadline for submissions are on the 1st of May.

What are we creating?

InQuire is creating an anthology as a collaborative project with other societies in order to celebrate the various creative talents of students at UKC. If you are an up and coming creative and have a poem, an essay, a song, a short story or any other creative pieces you would like to be published.

Please submit it to our Google drive which is linked in our bio by the 1st May.

Please make sure to include your full name and the title of your work in the document you submit.

05/04/2023

28/03/2023

Hey everyone! Hope you are doing well this term!

It’s that time of year where you get to elect next year’s InQuire committee and editorial.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) is our annual meeting where we discuss any possible reviews or changes to our constitution, announce winners of our general elections and have a formal handover. 🗳️

🗞️ Event Details 🗞️
Date: Monday 8th May 2023
Time: 7:00pm onwards
Location: Student Media Centre above Venue.

There are various of roles to fill so anyone and everyone that is interested can nominate themselves to become a part of InQuire’s 2023/24 Committee and Editorial! Please note that you need to be a member of our society to run for any positions.

If you are thinking of nominating yourself, have a read of the job role responsibilities and requirements to run and make sure you do this before nominations close:

🚨 To run it is required to complete the following 🚨
1. Choose the role you would like to run for 🤔
2. For committee positions, nominate yourself on Kent Union’s website via the link in our bio
3. For editorial positions, write a manifesto and share it via the Google Drive in our bio. This can be as creative as you want it to be!

🔑 Essentail details to include in your manifesto should answer the following:
- Who am I?
- Why do I want to be in this chosen role?
- My goals: what I want to achieve and plan to implement next year (make sure these are realistic and attainable)
- How am I suitable for this role?

20/03/2023

InQuire is creating an anthology as a collaborative project with other societies in order to celebrate the various creative talents of students at UKC. If you are an up and coming creative and have a poem, an essay, a song, a short story or any other creative pieces you would like to be published, please submit it to our Google drive which is linked in our bio by the 31st March. Please make sure to include your full name and the title of your work in the document you submit.

19/03/2023

Meet the Team of InQuire 2022-2023 🗞️

18/03/2023

We partnered with in creating a podcast that discusses ‘The Incoming Microchip War’ Available on Spotify- InQuire Deep Dive 🫧

14/03/2023

UCU have announced their planned strike dates.

02/03/2023

Please no. I beg 🫡

27/02/2023

Topic 101: Rainbow Laces 🌈
As Varsity is less than a month away, here is a brief overview of the significance of wearing rainbow laces in support of inclusivity in sports. Kent Union’s lace up, speak up campaign returns for another year.

Compiled by our sports editor

24/02/2023

Pls stop it. We beg 🫠

23/02/2023

Strikes 101
Compiled by our news editor

16/02/2023

🔊 Spring SOCIAL CAL 🔊

p.s sorry for the delay. 😗✌️

14/02/2023

Movie Night Recommendations for V-day 💌💋 pt. 2

1. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
2. How to lose a guy in 10 days (2003)
3. Before Sunrise (1995)
4. About Time (2013)
5. Notting Hill (1999)

13/02/2023

This is our love language 💋

12/02/2023

Here are some of our picks for V-day whether you’re spending it with your SO, Single or with your friends. 🍿🎬

1. Pride and Prejudice (2005)
2. Casablanca (1942)
3. Dirty Dancing (1987)
4. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
5. UP (2009)

Pro tip: the iconic lines can be used in Valentines Day cards 🫶🏽

01/02/2023

UCU have announced their planned strike dates.

24/01/2023

Highlights from 18.4 ✨

📰 News:
* “Prince Harry promotes the use of psychedelic drugs in mental health exploration” by Sophie Ware
* “What will become of the Congo?” by Shaghayegh Ghezelayagh

📰 Opinion:
* “Why men should rethink the next time they refer to women as ‘females’” by Laurice Janielle
* “The peculiar relationship between Japan and South Korea” by Henry Ryu

📰 Features:
* “The environment ouroboros: has green progress been a lie since 1866?” by James Bonthron

📰Lifestyle:
* “On Being Homesick” by Laurie Janielle
* “Study Snacks That Will Help Your Brain Stay Focused” by Shumaya Begum

📰Entertainment:
* “InQuire’s big entertainment guide to 2023” by Rhona Lonergan
* “Cosy games to keep you company through the long cold nights” by Isobel Logie

📰Culture:
* “Pride, and Brides, and Prejudice, and Zombies” by Natasha Mather
* “Not Thinking Straight: Alternative Margate” by Molly Field

📰Science and Tech:
* “Kent scientists develop protein-based armour that withstands supersonic impacts” by Elma Maka
* “Scientists create first ever nuclear fusion reaction that generates more energy than it consumes” by Lumiere O’Keefe

📰Satire:
* “Be Prepared: The Fog is Coming” by Foggy Nelson
* “The best ways to keep yourself warm and cosy this winter” by Harriet Scarfe

📰Sport:
* “RIP Pele: The Brazilian King of Football dies at the age of 82” by Sam Leah
* “Las Vegas The New Home of F1 in the USA” by William Jenkins

15/11/2022

It’s a struggle 🥲

15/11/2022

Recession 101: What is it? And how can it affect you?

2022 is no doubt a tumultuous year. From the cost of living crisis to three ministers in one year, and now a recession that could potentially affect the graduates.

This week’s we have laid out what you need to know about the recession that is forecasted to last up to 2 years

15/11/2022

✨ Highlights from 18.3 ✨

📰 News:
* “Braverman’s Home Office on the rocks: The ‘critical’ migration crisis in Kent” by Ben van Broeckhuijsen
* “Jellyfish invade British coasts: what, how and why?” by James Bonthron

📰 Opinion:
* “Student politics: a neoliberal playground” by Harvey Blazquez and Henry Ryu
* “Rosie Duffield, It’s time to go” by Hestia Linford-Allen

📰 Features:
* “An open letter to the survivors I know, and the ones I don’t know” by Amina Mukhtar
* “Let’s talk about indigenous lives” by Priya Hawes

📰Lifestyle:
* “What are UKC Students Wearing For Winter” by Laurie Janielle
* “Travelling to London on a budget” by Natasha Mather

📰Entertainment:
* “Album Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnight’” by Louie Goddard
* “Think about your next move carefully: It’s tactic’s turn in the spotlight” by Tarun Murali

📰Culture:
* “Seeing Double: An Interview with Funny Rabbit’s Founder” by Natasha Mather
* “Maria Bartuszova at the Tate” by Molly Field

📰Science and Tech:
* “Racial bias in Medicine: The fatalities of Oxygen Sensors” by Elma Maka
* “Cryptomining is dying… and the environment will benefit” by Lumiere O’Keefe

📰Satire:
* “How to respond to an X-MAS from your ex” by Carol Ling
* “In Memorium: The £3 Tesco Meal Deal” by Mark Spencer

📰Sport:
* “Qatar 2022 World Cup Preview” by Joe Crossley
* “Max Verstappen Crowned Double World Champion” by William Jenkins

11/11/2022

We’ve all been there 🫥

09/10/2022

INQUIRE’S TENTATIVE SOCIAL CALENDAR!!!

1. 14th Oct 2022, Friday - Karaoke/Board Games Social at Origins at 7pm
2. 21st Oct 2022, Friday - Dress as a London Tube Station Pub-crawl (time and place TBC)
3. 2nd Nov 2022, Wednesday - White T-shirt Social. (time and place TBC)
4. 5th Nov 2022, Saturday - Campus Wide Scavenger Hunt (time and place TBC)
5. 11th Nov 2022, Monday - InQuire BIG QUIZ (time and place TBC)
6. 23rd Nov 2022, Wednesday - Decades Social (time and place TBC)
7. 1st Dec 2022, Thursday - Christmas Dinner - 6pm at ABode Hotel

09/10/2022

The sheer horror 😱

01/10/2022

✨Highlights from 18.1✨

📰News:
* "Calls for Higher University Fees from University Chiefs" by Issey Stevens
* "The Reasons Behind Boris Johnson's Resignation" by Issey Stevens

📰Opinion:
* "Rise and Flyyyy: Kylie Jenner vs. the environment" by Abbie Cushion
* "Why you shouldn't care about recycling" by Harry Mayfield Howson

📰Features:
* "Lily's Social Kitchen" by Priya Hawes
* "Post-Covid, there's no reason not to make the most of University" by Priya Hawes

📰Lifestyle:
* "How to Safely Navigate Dating During Freshers" by Laurice Janielle
* "LGBTQIA+ Guide to Canterbury (and a Little Beyond)" by Molly Field

📰Entertainment:
* "Why are Modern Day Films and TV obsessed with popular '80s music?" by Gareth Griffiths
* "Beabadoobee: From Trending on TikTok to Top Four in the Charts" by Isobel Logie

📰Culture:
* "Podcasts to Get You Through the Academic Year" by Natasha Mather
* "Jessica Andrews on Milk Teeth, Saltwater and Her Time in Kent" by Molly Field

📰Science and Tech:
* "Science or Necr-oink-mancy?" by Elma Maka
* "Scientists Discover Six New Species of Miniature Frog... in Cartel-Run Forests of Mexico" by Elma Maka

📰Satire:
* "Top Signs you're addicted to Lunch" by Brie Rosemary
* "Annoying Situations that Happen immediately after moisturising your hands (assuming these situations takes place in a world without gloves)" by Hans Argreezy

📰Sport:
* "Formula 1 Legend Sebastian Vettel Retires" by Williams Jenkins
* "Smaller Sports Societies: Devalued and Underrated" by Sam Webb

30/09/2022

Happy Spooky SZN 👻🎃🕸️

21/09/2022

Hopefully we don’t get to that point!!!
but….. VENSDAYS ARE BACK!!!! 🕺🏽💃🏻

15/09/2022

📣‼️Calling all aspiring writers, designers and photographers‼️📣
We are looking for creative, enthusiastic individuals to join our team

Positions available:
📰 Local Affairs Correspondent
🌍 Climate Correspondent
🧑‍💼 Politics Correspondent
👾 Gaming Correspondent
🎶 Music Correspondent
🎬 Film & TV Correspondent
📖 Literature Correspondent
🎭 Theatre Correspondent
💷 Business & Finance Correspondent
💃🏻 Fashion Correspondent
🍜 Food Correspondent
🎨 Art Correspondent
💻 Technology Correspondent
🧬 Science Correspondent
🏰 Culture Correspondent
📷 Director of Photography
👩🏻‍💻 Director of Design

If you are interested simply send a DM or email [email protected] 📧

14/09/2022

It’s officially one week till the first Vensday and NXT of the year!!!