“LOL”: The language of the youth
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Abbreviations and Acronyms have been around for longer than the “LOL” era. We discuss the impact of “social media language” on parents and future generations.
Director of Islington Law Centre resigns raising concerns of an unchanging ‘poverty trap’.
Not just a game, but a way of life
10 Mins read
We explore the fascinating world of competitive Scrabble from talented youth players to experienced grandmaster title holders.
Rock the Kremlin: Youth, music and rebellion
12 Mins read
Artefact meets a former rocker who lived his teenage life during Soviet Communist rule in Eastern Europe.
Exploitation on the runway
6 Mins read
Models share their experiences of exploitation in their careers, amid calls for stronger guidelines to keep them safe.
Who are Humans of The Sesh?
6 Mins read
Who is behind Humans of The Sesh, the social media meme-makers and connoisseurs of cans, ket and good craic?
Taking control of our narrative
9 Mins read
To challenge the stereotypes and marginalisation artists use their creative talents to claim back their narrative, promote diversity and cohesion.
Youth work: Investing in potential
3 Mins read
The thoughts of a youth worker from London on the challenges of youth work.
Centrepoint: rescuing the young and homeless
3 Mins read
A new helpline focuses on supporting young people with nowhere to live. Artefact hears one such story.
Millennials and subcultures: a remix?
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Artefact has been out meeting Millennials to get an idea of what subcultures mean today.