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Moves for partnership with Indian university

In a bid to further increase Warwick’s links to other countries around the world, the university has recently formed a partnership with India’s Jawaharlal Nehru University. The collaboration will specifically be in the studies of Law, Governance, Social Studies and the Arts. On Tuesday November 11th, both universities signed a...
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By , Nov. 25, 2008

Dancers stand up against hatred

The first seminar of the “Stand Up Against Hatred” campaign was held last Sunday in the Capital Centre. Invited to feature at this event were the Trumpet Creepers, a semi-professional dance company based in London. The campaign has been organised in conjunction with the Holocaust Memorial, which will take place...
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By , Nov. 25, 2008

Students dig into pockets for RAG week

RAG Week 2008 has been described as a “massive success” by its organisers as the annual week of craziness in the name of charity took place on campus. Events this year included a sleep out on the piazza, traffic light disco, five-a-side football tournament and a scavenger hunt. It was...
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By , Nov. 25, 2008

Newest prize for writing worth £50,000

The longlist for the first-ever Warwick Prize for Writing was announced last week. The twenty-strong list is comprised of eight fiction and twelve non-fiction titles with the award being billed as “an international cross-disciplinary biennial award open to substantial pieces of writing in the English language, in any genre or...
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By , Nov. 25, 2008

Cabbies and students agree: fares are fair

Due to the relatively remote positioning of Warwick University, taxis are a vital link with local towns, particularly after a night out. Usually the fares are reasonable and universal between cabs; however there has recently been an increase in the overcharging of students. Though it is known that the prices...
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By , Nov. 25, 2008

The ‘W’ Factor a number one hit

Over 40 students have competed in the first round of the ‘W’ Factor, Warwick’s answer to the X Factor. The event, organised by the Chinese Society, is looking to mirror the success of The One, held last year. Entries included singers, musicians and a beatboxer, all hoping to taste success...
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By , Nov. 25, 2008