The Paradox of Choice

Psychologist, Barry Schwartz, in a fabulous TED talk, takes aim at our preoccupation with freedom of choice. He maintains that choice has not made us freer but more paralysed. Not happier but more... more

“Less Reached, Less Resourced” in Our Backyard

“Less reached, Less resourced” has been a value the EU has been growing in for many years now, where students are encouraged to explore how they might make decisions to serve those who have less... more

Biblically Mature Workers

The EU Grads Fund prays and works for students to be biblically and theologically mature, not just while they are at university, but also for years to come. Many students mature in this way through the... more

Unexpected Opportunities

On the Friday afternoon of University Orientation Week I met Chinese international students Susan* and Tess* in, what seemed to me, unlikely circumstances. It was a cold and rainy day, most of the exciting... more

Driven by the Goal

During the mid-semester break, twenty-two arts students gathered in a church hall to mingle, play games, share stories, read the Bible, pray, and eat together. It was an initiative of the Pure Arts faculty... more

Changes, Growth and Challenges in the Vet Faculty

Changes in the Vet Faculty In 2013 the Veterinary Faculty was one of the smallest in the Evangelical Union. It had just two Bible Study groups, one first year group and one senior group; approximately 9... more

When Life is Not What it Seems…

At the beginning of the year, we meet hundreds of students as they first arrive on campus, keen to throw themselves into uni life and ministry. But sometimes there are things that hold them back. Even for... more

More than a Small Experience

I have good news and bad news for any current or potential EU small group leaders. First, the good news: It’s rare for people to have an entirely negative experience during a small group... more