Life on the prisons front line
8 Mins read
We speak to a female prison officer about the complexities of working in one of the UK’s most stressful work environments.
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.
Ministry of loneliness
9 Mins read
Loneliness is a social epidemic that affects all ages and has harmful effects on society, so we meet one group who are raising awareness.
NFL in the UK: Gaining traction or losing steam?
7 Mins read
The Super Bowl is over for another year, but how are UK audiences paying attention to America’s greatest sport?
Are the NHS Mental Health Services capable of coping with current demand? Artefact has been finding out.
Making a meal out of insects
11 Mins read
Artefact explores the trend around edible insects and whether insect farming is really as sustainable as it seems.
Britannia rules the roads
10 Mins read
Artefact buckles in for an exploration of the negative stigma that young male drivers face in the UK.
Jazz: No sell-by date
12 Mins read
With the discussion around the idea of Jazz dying as an art form, we look at the people who disagree with this idea, as they continue to keep the genre alive. Putting their own personalities and influences into their music, they recreate the way in which we listen to Jazz.
Adultery: Decriminalised in India
4 Mins read
India has struck down the 150 years-old adultery law, but what does it mean?
Go Green Week
2 Mins read
Students are being encouraged to drive social and environmental justice movements. Artefact explores what this year’s campaign was all about.