Black History Month Reading List 2021
Black History Month was launched in the UK in the 1980s, largely the result of local community activism which challenged racism in society. It’s a...
international students
The Revision Diet: Brain-Boosting Foods and Drinks
It’s that time of the year when you start questioning why you ever registered for that course in the first place. Final assignment deadlines, exams...
Volunteering – 5 Career Benefits
National Student Volunteering Week is celebrated every February in the UK with universities acknowledging the invaluable contributions that volunteers make. It is also a good...
Finding love at ISH
It’s been more than 50 years since ISH first opened its doors to international students. That’s more than five decades of students from all walks...
Today in hISHtory: Liz Ware
‘Suddenly in October 1948, I received a telephone call from the university, from someone called Mary Trevelyan. She had been appointed by the university to...
Discover Thai Culture this November
International Students House will be organising a series of events and activities themed around Thailand to get an appreciation of the customs and traditions of...
Finding happiness in the journey of life
As part of its mission, ISH provides accommodation and a community for students that have been awarded scholarships at our partnering universities. This gives students...
ISH Football Club: Mohammed Elkhatib
After a long hiatus, this year saw the return of ISH Football Club. Training once a week on a 5-a-side pitch in Farringdon, ISH FC has featured...
ISH Cricket Club: Isabelle Roønhovde
This summer, our residents took to Regents Park with bats, balls (and bags upon bags of snacks) to form the Social Cricket Club. Led by the tireless Resident Advisors, Nathan...
Things they never tell you: You need more than a degree
If you’re coming to the end of your degree program and wondering how to penetrate today’s competitive labor market given the increasing number of emerging...