Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK
Julia O'Driscoll is the engagement editor. She covers UK and world news, as well as writing lifestyle, food and travel features, and is a regular guest on The Week Unwrapped podcast. Julia previously hosted The Week’s short-form documentary podcast, The Overview, interviewing guest experts on topics including nuclear power, international politics and women’s football. Julia is an experienced digital strategist with expertise in social media, newsletters, audience development and influencer marketing. After writing for student publications and interning at the Hay Literary Festival, she began her career as a print and digital journalist on magazine titles at Norwich-based publishing company Archant. She later moved to London and joined sustainability consultancy Eco-Age. During her tenure there as a social media and content editor, Julia oversaw a digital rebrand, managed the social media strategy for the Green Carpet Fashion Awards and interviewed prominent voices in the sustainable fashion and climate justice movements.
She has a master's in liberal arts from Bristol University, where she specialised in English literature and art history. She also spent a year studying at Charles University in Prague, dabbling in music anthropology, indigenous literatures and art curation.
Latest articles by Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK
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Uber files: what ‘unprecedented leak’ revealed
Speed Read Investigation exposes extent of government lobbying by Silicon Valley start-up between 2013 and 2017
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Could Theresa May become caretaker prime minister?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Overseeing government following Johnson’s resignation could be ‘ultimate revenge’ for the former Tory leader
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Sajid Javid: the ‘rags to riches to politics’ Tory leader contender
Why Everyone’s Talking About Former health secretary got an ‘early start’ on the ‘leadership jostling’
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Is the US Supreme Court fit for purpose?
podcast Abortion rights decision and other recent rulings trigger questions about legitimacy of America’s highest court
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Is France’s far-right a threat to the European Union?
podcast Recent election results ‘cemented’ status of Marine Le Pen’s Eurosceptic party as ‘mainstream’ opposition
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Is now a good time to fix your energy bills?
In Depth Fixed tariffs may be tempting but it could still be a gamble to act before autumn price cap rise
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Does nuclear energy have an image problem?
podcast Government plans to expand UK’s nuclear network to help achieve net-zero
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The ever-blurring boundaries between celebrity and politics
podcast The prevalence of media platforms has given further rise to the theatrical elements of politics, experts say
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Will fast fashion ever slow down?
podcast Love Island swaps fast-fashion sponsors for eBay amid concerns about environmental impact of clothes waste
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Everything I Know About Love: did the TV show live up to Dolly Alderton’s hit memoir?
The Week Recommends This ‘love letter to female friendship’ may make older viewers feel like ‘an anthropologist on Mars’
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How much did the Platinum Jubilee festivities cost?
Today's Big Question Millions of pounds spent on celebrations by taxpayers, National Lottery and event sponsors
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Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá review: an urban oasis in Rome
The Week Recommends The outdoor pool takes centre stage at this unrivalled city centre destination
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A weekend in Manchester: travel guide, attractions and things to do
The Week Recommends Everything you need to know for a city break in England’s north west powerhouse
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Martin Lewis: who is the money saving expert?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Financial guru remains ‘trenchant and steadfast’ voice on consumers’ cash and rights
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How to claim the £400 discount to help cover energy bills
Business Briefing Treasury committing billions to help households shoulder rising cost of living
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University Arms, Cambridge hotel review: modern luxury with academic undertones
The Week Recommends Enjoy the city’s scholastic atmosphere from this scenic perch
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The chemtrails conspiracy: what are the claims?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Theorists believe governments, big businesses or the UN may be behind a large-scale secret plot
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The rise and fall of Netflix
feature Subscriber loss has raised concerns about streaming giant’s future profitability
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Pros and cons of driverless cars
Pros and Cons Changes to road rules could see automated vehicles on UK roads by the end of the year
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Wim Hof: the ‘Iceman’ touting cold exposure and conscious breathing
Why Everyone’s Talking About The sexagenarian water fanatic stars in new BBC reality show
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The pros and cons of ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes
Pros and Cons Payment schemes are booming in popularity but some warn of potential financial risks
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Lizelle Herrera arrest highlights rising tensions over Texas abortion laws
Why Everyone’s Talking About The case has ‘confounded activists on both sides of the abortion debate’
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The best TikTok recipes that are actually worth trying
The Week Recommends You’ve tried feta pasta and whipped coffee, but what about these #FoodTok concoctions?
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Will Jamie Wallis change the tone of the Tory trans debate?
Why Everyone’s Talking About Conservative LGBT+ patron hopes ‘divided’ party can now have more ‘respectful’ discussion
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