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Author Archives: Meg Hopkins

When not doing her degree, Meg (she/her) can probably be found procrastinating with her pet cat Pablo. She loves reading, particularly Terry Pratchett and trying to avoid getting lost in Welsh mountains.

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The 1% – Autism 101

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Meet The Columnists! Part Two

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