UCL
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UCL – Term Starts
The last gasp of summer ushered in fresher's week at UCL and with it, the start of a new term.
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Bellota bravura
Bellota in Bury St Edmunds delivers exceptional Spanish fine dining with flair. Highlights included Iberian pork secreto and a pear, olive oil mousse & fig cake dessert. Warm, charming service ensures it’s a restaurant destined for wider acclaim.
Harvest Season
We spent hours in the orchard gathering apples, pears, and tomatoes, a project begun in 2015 on a barren paddock. Now thriving, it has benefited from this summer’s record heat, which boosted yields.
7x7 - 14 Sept Edition
A cultural roundup: Real Hackney Dave’s bold screen prints, Professor Alexander’s disaster foresight lecture, a landmark tree photobook, Niwaki’s Field Report, Apple’s awe-inspiring launch, Jony Ive’s design insights, and the urgent crisis of US leadership amid famine and displacement.
7x7 - 7 Sept Edition
BFI screens Love+War on Addario’s fearless lens on conflict; McCullin tours UK; Parr, Flach & Miller talks at Gresham; Wellcome’s Thirst explores water; 50Best celebrates global sandwiches; Vitsoe revives Rams’ 931 bag; retail notes on Desktronic trees & Kolor’s inclusive packing.
99 problems but lunch ain't one...
Vittles is one of the best guides to London and your go to for obscure, unusual and authentic food. Their lunch guide is perfectly judged and the perfect antidote to the convenience bias of Pret.
Tour of Britain 2025
The Tour of Britain swept past the end of our road, and with only a Leica in hand, I gambled on catching speed with slowness.
UCL
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Back to School
A red letter day - a new chapter, marked by purpose and the hope of adding good to the world.
London Mooch
Rochelle Canteen never fails: octopus braised with a surprising herbal sweetness, cod over creamed corn, and the walled garden in summer at its best. Clever, comforting food without ego.
Prime Time with Iain Farrell
Prime Lenses has grown from a modest creative project into 80+ thoughtful conversations with photographers, including Joel Meyerowitz. Eschewing gear talk so prevalent in the podcast brosphere, it enthusiastically captures the joy of craft, creativity, and the voices shaping photography today.
AI
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Meta, Do Better
Reuters’ investigation into Meta’s 200-page AI chatbot guidelines revealed egregious oversights approved by Meta's Chief Ethicist. The case underscores how Meta’s rapid AI expansion is outpacing ethical safeguards and creating substantial societal risk.
Music
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Tiny Desk Concerts - An Appreciation
NPR’s Tiny Desk shows prove that stripped-back, intimate spaces can draw out raw, unforgettable performances. Like MTV Unplugged before it, the pared-down format removes distractions and lets artistic talent shine.