Georgia Howell

Sludge Mag • 22nd September 2025

Q&A with Momin Faiz - Sludge Mag

The following interview was conducted on the 6th August, over a shaky phone line supported by Whatsapp messages. Journalists like Faiz are now solely reliant on eSim networks to expose the realities of the occupation due to Israel’s constant attacks on Gaza’s communications infrastructure. The temporary networks offer a lifeline for Palestinians, connecting them to the outside world. For parts of the call, it is difficult to hear him over the ever present hum of an Israeli drone. In his 20 years...

empoword journalism • 21st November 2023

Journalists: Gaza's last frontier?

An investigation into the dangers faced by Palestinian journalists since Israel increased operations last October. Written and published for Empoword journalism.

The River • 25th November 2022

Please Sir, Can we have some more?

My coverage on Jeremy Hunts neglect of the cost of living crisis facing students for The River newspaper.

River Online • 10th March 2023

The cost of learning crisis

How rising costs are pricing students out of education.

The spiraling cost of living is forcing Kingston University students to miss out on lectures as they are having to work more to support themselves.

A recent opinion poll commissioned by The Sutton Trust and The BBC found one in eight students in universities around the UK are skipping classes in favour of paid work as rent and food costs rise.

Another poll, commissioned by Savanta ComRes showed 24% of students had missed a deadline or ha

River Online • 21st February 2023

Kingston air pollution: 'We must act fast'

Kingston’s air pollution has been rising rapidly since the beginning of the year and last month hit level 10 – the highest level there is on the government’s air pollution index.

The rapid rise is a worrying trend that puts everyone in the borough at risk. While efforts are being made to improve Kingston’s air quality, many residents say that these are simply not enough.

Kingston’s current AQI (air quality index) rating is 3.5 times the level set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The ma

Redaction Report • 24th November 2022

Qatar World Cup 2022: Football can’t give politics the red card

WITH strict laws outlawing homosexuality, inhumane treatment of migrant workers and severe punishments for dissident journalists, Qatar has been the face of human rights controversies for some time.

Despite this, the tournament is now underway.

Pundits and players alike have criticised the location, with some even refusing to go.

Hjk Helsinki player Riku Riski refused for ethical reasons and Amnesty international has branded it the “Qatar World Cup of shame”.

Human Rights Watch has also repo

Issuu • 29th October 2022

Can students trust the Tories?

Students have faced the brunt of Tory cuts through the years, the lack of trust and disdain for the current UK leadership is obvious among students, old and new.

Issuu • 29th October 2022

Family of stabbing victim raise funds to save lives in Kingston

An article highlighting the tireless work of Bleed Box campaigners in Kingston in The River newspaper, P3.