International Students House Statement on Ukraine
International Students House has been watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with concern and dismay. We extend our sympathy and solidarity to the Ukrainian people...
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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...
Online Classes – a Fine Art student experience
By Payal Chakraborty The Covid pandemic is a period of exploring new ways of learning and imparting education. Being a Fine Arts student with no...
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...
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...
One year later – I travelled, I studied, I conquered
By Jacqueline Poni A. At first, there were tears of joy and excitement at receiving the student visa that I had been waiting for, then...
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...
Student Tips: Saving Money
The ability to manage one’s personal finances has become an increasingly important skill in today’s world. One key to financial success as an adult is...
Students in the UK and Germany learn about the EU in entirely different ways
When it comes to views about Europe, it’s well known that Germany and the UK differ sharply. Research after the Brexit vote shows that 68% of Germans...
Knife crime in London
ISH want every young Londoner to be safe. London is one of the safest cities in the world. Yet knife crime is ruining far too...