At this time, the following types of submissions are welcome. 

Academic Work: Short academic work ranging from 2,000-4,000 words. This can be a condensed version of longer work. The work, while providing some depth, should prioritize clarity and brevity to ensure that it is coherent and intelligible to a range of audiences. 

Current Analysis: Analytical articles under 3,000 words will be accepted. These may be more in the format of a news or magazine article, delving into a topic in-depth without more extensive academic elements such as a literature review. 

Opinion: Op-Eds under 1,000 words will be accepted. These posts will be clearly labelled as the opinion of the author and should present a specific viewpoint on an issue. 

Interviews: Interviews with relevant practitioners, policymakers, academics, and subjects with lived experience will be accepted; however, we advise that you consult with Strife staff prior to conducting the interview to ensure it meets the goals and requirements for publication. 

Book Reviews: Reviews of recently published or otherwise relevant books will be accepted, typically ranging from 1,000-1,500 words. Submissions should critically engage with the book’s central arguments, methodology, and contribution to the field, rather than offering a purely descriptive summary. Reviews should remain accessible to a broad readership while demonstrating analytical rigor and situating the work within its wider scholarly, policy, or practical context.

Other: Other formats and types of submissions will be considered and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Strife operates around the following ethical standards. 

Accuracy: Contributors are responsible for the factual accuracy of their work.

Plagiarism: Unattributed use of other people’s work is unacceptable and harmful not only to the author but also to the reputation of the magazine. Responsibility for any plagiarism will rest with the author.

AI policy: Strife is a platform for original student work. AI use in line with KCL Level 1 and 2 standards is acceptable; however, if Strife staff determine the work leans too heavily on AI or was written in part by AI, we reserve the right to deny the submission. AI images will not be accepted for publication with the written work. If you have any questions about this policy, please reach out to discuss this further. 

Rights: All text published on Strife’s website will be under a Creative Commons license, whereby work can be quoted or reproduced elsewhere as long as it is properly attributed and linked back to Strife, and as long as it is not reproduced for commercial use. (For details on CC licensing, see brief summary and Legal Code.). Unless otherwise informed, we assume that submitted articles are offered for exclusive publication in Strife and that no piece accepted for publication will be published elsewhere simultaneously in any form without our knowledge.

The new Strife staff are in the process of formalising style standards; however, APA, Harvard, and Chicago style are generally acceptable. All sources must be cited, either with in-text citations and bibliography or via direct links.