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Over the past two years violence towards the LGBTQ+ community in Bangladesh has intensified, with the Awami League finding themselves under increasing international pressure to address abuse of human rights and limitation of freedom of expression. The Pulse discusses this with a University of Nottingham student who grew up in Bangladesh and understands all too well the struggles facing the LGBTQ+ community there.

Francis and Jay discuss their opinions of the best films of 2018 so far with Annihilation and A Quiet Place

A look back at some of the biggest stories of the year. From the women's 'Reclaim the Campus' march to the lecturer's strike, The Pulse was there for it all.

Lizzie reviews Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, while Francis and Jay discuss Solo: A Star Wars Story

Jeremy and Rebecca discuss UK parliament blocking a bill to make 'upskirting' an offence.

In this episode of Strawberries and Cream, Matt, Olly and Rahul review all of the action from the French Open. The team also discussed the Hawkeye controversy of the French Open, and its relevance as a Grand Slam.

It's the penultimate show of the year and are ever-dependable news team are once again taking you through the biggest news stories of the week - albeit in a slightly more unorthodox way. 

With topics like Brexit, earthquakes and summits galore, why wouldn't you discuss an international version of Love Island featuring the leaders of the G7 conference, kidnapping Boris Johnson and - of course - poltergeists? It goes without saying really. And it's "summit special".

This is the news like you've never heard it before. Believe me.

Missed last week's show and want more information on Arkady Babchenko's fake assassination (with a whole host of Jason Donovan references along the way)? Catch up right here:

https://audioboom.com/posts/6886377-extra-extra-episode-13

Andy Winter, the Campus Life Director for the University of Nottingham, joins The Pulse to discuss the Graffiti at Florence Boot Hall and misogyny on campus.

URN's new show talking about feminism and being a woman in 2018\. 100 years on from gaining the right to vote; how far have we come and how far do we still have to go?

Kathryn talks to Dom, Harry and Fred about their opinions on Feminism and how they feel about navigating 2018's gender roles. Everything from men's role in the movement, positive discrimination's downfalls and 'lad' culture.

Take a listen to Showtime's Tony podcast as Ella and Abi go through all the nominees and winners from Sunday's ceremony, reveal the stand out show no one was expecting, and offer their opinions on the politics of Broadway's biggest night. 

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