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A right and not a privilege

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]rguments for free education are often a big part of university life, as it’s understandably an issue many students care about. With the recent motion passed to abolish maintenance grants for university students, the issue is more important than ever. Arguments for free education are often a big part of...
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By , Jan. 28, 2016

New year, new table

One of the iconic images of science, the periodic table, has changed for ever; as of the start of the year, all previous reproductions of the table became outdated with the confirmation of four new elements. The addition of the four – elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 – completes...
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By , Jan. 28, 2016

Agony Aunt: Liv’s lifestyle advice

Want to know how to balance your coursework and social life? Here’s some advice from Liv… Dear Liv, I need advice – I’ve come back for the second term and I already feel overwhelmed with work! Term hasn’t even started properly yet and I’ve got tonnes of deadlines… My friends all...
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By , Jan. 27, 2016

Don’t be deceived by celeb DVDs

Holiday pounds weighing you down and thinking of buying a fitness DVD? Reece Goodall warns us not to… Christmas is well and truly over, but some things remain constant. The panic of knowing deadlines are just around the corner and you haven’t done any of your assignments. The sheer joy...
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By , Jan. 27, 2016