Isobel Slocombe

Articles and other writing

The Teen Magazine •

What I Wish I Knew Before University: Real Advice for Incoming Freshman

The summer before I started my first year at university, I remember scouring the internet for advice. Now that I have graduated, I feel that I am well equipped to pass my own thoughts and tips down to a new cohort. Now that summer begins to draw to a close and many people will be moving away for the first time, here are ten 'dos' and 'don'ts' that I wish I had been told before I started:
PressPeaK •

Women's Football: An Interview with Vera Cohen

I caught up with Vera Cohen, captain of the University of Sheffield English
Women’s football team. She spoke about the joys of football, the hardships that
come with playing as a woman, and what she hopes to see more of in the sport.


Can you tell us a little bit about your team?

My football team is a very casual team of women, technically representing the
School of English at my university, but a lot of the girls don't actually study...
PressPeaK •

What does AI Mean for Creative Industries?

Over a short span of time, artificial intelligence has evolved from a seemingly faraway, slightly futuristic concept to an integrated aspect of contemporary life. Early conceptions of AI were very simple. Programs could
complete menial tasks like solving maths equations or playing chess, but
progress was relatively slow. However, developments have exploded due to
increased funding and access to data. Today, neural networks and chatbots such...
Forge Press •

Cleaning for the Soul: Letting Go of Toxic Habits and Relationships

Amongst the abundance of ‘self-help’ monolith, there is a plethora of content that repeatedly screams: Throw away those toxic friends, toxic habits, toxic relationships with food, toxic relationships with your father, toxic bosses, toxic traits, toxic attachment styles, and toxic preconceptions. The violent focus seems to be on the act of letting go or throwing away, rather than a recognition of what can be salvaged from the mess. Instead of this wasteful rheto...