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School Of Music Album Review | Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball

School Of Music Album Review | Bruce Springsteen – Wrecking Ball

In a time of economic hardship and growing inequality the people need a voice. Enter rock n roll icon, Bruce Springsteen. Young Academic’s Bobby Gant reviews the Boss’s hard hitting 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball. [...]

March 6, 2012 Bobby Gant Entertainment, School Of Music 6

Scottish Independence Back On The Agenda

Scottish Independence Back On The Agenda

Prime Minister David Cameron may be indirectly giving a boost to Alex Salmond and his Scottish independence supporters, Young Academic's education news specialist and features editor Robert Gant reports. [...]

January 9, 2012 Bobby Gant Columns, Features, News, UK News 2

Military Action Against Iran Would Be Disastrous For The Region

Military Action Against Iran Would Be Disastrous For The Region

Young Academic Features Editor Robert Gant reports on how the West is hurtling towards disaster as Iran test fires missiles in Gulf. This is the student news portal's first enthralling opinion piece of 2012 and there will be plenty more where this came from, make sure you follow our RSS feed to make sure you [...]

January 3, 2012 Bobby Gant Columns, Features, News, Opinion, Student Portal, World News 3

The Coalition Was Always A Gamble For Clegg

The Coalition Was Always A Gamble For Clegg

In our latest incisive opinion piece, Young Academic’s Features Editor Robert Gant gives his view on what the future holds for the Liberal Democrats. [...]

December 8, 2011 Bobby Gant Columns, Education News, Features, Opinion, Politics 4

The Avalanches Lambast Bon Iver’s Vernon Over Whiskey Ad

The Avalanches Lambast Bon Iver’s Vernon Over Whiskey Ad

Young Academic Features Editor Robert Gant reports on a war of words between two bands that are respected worldwide. [...]

December 6, 2011 Bobby Gant Entertainment, School Of Music 3

School of Music Album Review | Tom Waits – Bad As Me

School of Music Album Review | Tom Waits – Bad As Me

Young Academic’s School of Music reviews Tom Waits’ seventeenth studio album ‘Bad As Me’ as the old troubadour seemingly goes from strength to strength. [...]

November 7, 2011 Bobby Gant Entertainment, School Of Music, Student Portal 12

Rob Gant Reports Live from the Occupy LSX Protest Camp

Rob Gant Reports Live from the Occupy LSX Protest Camp

After spending over a week at the Occupy LSX (London Stock Exchange) protest camp, Young Academic’s Features Editor gives his view on the issues surrounding the Occupy movement. [...]

November 1, 2011 Bobby Gant Columns, Features, Lifestyle, News, Politics, Student Events, Student Portal, UK News 12

Poverty On The Rise In The UK Say The Institute for Fiscal Studies

Poverty On The Rise In The UK Say The Institute for Fiscal Studies

New figures released today show that the number of people, including children, living in poverty in the UK is increasing. Young Academic’s Features Editor Robert Gant reports on this worrying trend. [...]

October 11, 2011 Bobby Gant Columns, Features, News, Politics, UK News 11

Exclusive Young Academic Interview with Catfish and the Bottlemen

Exclusive Young Academic Interview with Catfish and the Bottlemen

Robert Gant speaks to Van McCann, lead singer of Catfish and the Bottlemen about their upcoming UK tour, the state of the music industry and drummers frequenting strip clubs. [...]

October 6, 2011 Bobby Gant Entertainment, Features, Interviews, School Of Music 10

Primal Scream Disgusted With Tory Use Of Their Song

Primal Scream Disgusted With Tory Use Of Their Song

Political Party Conferences are closely watched by the nation as our main parties try to show us they are the right people to lead the country, they have the best policies and they are in touch with us, the public [...]

October 5, 2011 Bobby Gant Columns, Entertainment, Features, News, Politics, School Of Music, UK News 3