Faye Bramley

Forge Press • 26th September 2025

You’re not alone: Imposter Syndrome at University and How to Manage It - Forge Press

Struggling with Imposter Syndrome when starting uni? I spoke to people who have been there, done that, for their advice on how to overcome it; and about how these worries may come from factors beyond your control…

Sheffield Tribune • 17th July 2025

Anonymous messages, secret codes and uranium: how Sheffield’s big nuclear secret leaked out

When we were first told about it, it seemed implausible. Workers at the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre had been overheard joking about “making WMD” — weapons of mass destruction. Specifically, nuclear weapons.

Sheffield Tribune • 28th June 2025

Can Sheffield Still Claim to be a City of Sanctuary?

“Anyone who comes to any of our events will see the positivity that there is,” she says. “The festival always reminds me that fundamentally people are good and the majority of people of Sheffield are welcoming and care about others. So many people are buoyed up by this festival. When there is so much noise and negativity, it’s really nice to be able to celebrate.”

Forge Press • 10th February 2025

Dating in the 21st Century: Should we be Swiping Right on Dating Apps?

A feature article of mine that was published in the February 2025 edition of Forge Press. I enjoyed writing this article as it gave me the opportunity to conduct interviews with my peers on the topic, which is something I had not done before. Writing another feature piece for Forge has solidified that this form of article is a favourite of mine- I like the ability to discuss concepts at length and incorporate expert and peer opinions alongside my own critical thinking.

Forge Press • 2nd December 2024

Married At First Sight UK: Anything but Happily Ever After in this Toxic TV Show

Forget the wedding bells: alarm bells are ringing for this toxic reality TV show.

This was my first attempt at a shorter-form opinion piece that was published in the print edition Forge Press. Writing this article was a great opportunity to experiment with different styles and I gained valuable experience in collaborating with editors as I requested some guidance on how best to tackle this new writing form.

The Tab • 19th November 2024

Sheffield Hallam aims to make graduations more accessible with alternative ceremonies

Sheffield Hallam University has introduced alternative graduation ceremonies for current graduates in an effort to make them more accessible.

This article is a news piece I wrote for The Sheffield Tab, a student-run online publication shared by students at The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. In addition to researching and writing this article, I also learnt how to upload it to The Sheffield Tab's website using WordPress, something that will be of use to me in the future when I eventually set up my own blog site.

Forge Press • 3rd November 2024

Off The Shelf Review: Coal - Forge Press

“An emotional journey into the individual lives and testimonies that make up the whole picture of a history so integral to the area in which we live and work”

A review of a talk I attended by the authors and editors of this anthology celebrating the 40th anniversary of the miner's strikes. This was very exciting as it was the first time I had received a press pass to attend an event! The talk was part of the Off the Shelf Festival of Words that was cohosted by the University of Sheffield.

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31st October 2024

Is Starmer’s Recent Donation Controversy the Final Nail in the Coffin for our Trust in Politics?

News of the Labour party’s expensive freebies last month has raised questions about the hypocrisy of our latest government. But can the Starmer cabinet’s acceptance of lavish gifts really be called a ‘scandal’?

This is an opinion piece on the Labour party donation controversy that occurred in September 2024. Going forwards I would like to set up my own blog/website to self-publish more articles like this.

Forge Press • 30th September 2024

Is Short-Form Content Ruining the Collective Attention Span?

A feature article of mine that was published in the September 2024 edition of Forge Press, the University of Sheffield's student-run newspaper. I focused on the impacts of short-form social media content like TikTok on children and young adults, interviewing my peers and PhD student who specialises in the subject as well as looking at expert opinions. This was the first feature I had ever written, and my first published piece of work.