Recently I finally found part-time work while at university, having applied to over 20 jobs over the course of the past year. Finally getting a position as a waitress in a good restaurant, working with friendly people and getting a good wage felt like I had struck gold. I quickly...
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On October 30, employment minister Damian Hinds indicated that Theresa May’s government would be reviewing the status of unpaid internships as part of a new drive on social mobility. This comes at the same time as a bill to completely ban unpaid internships was presented to the commons, although it...
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In a recent survey carried out by Boar News, 85% of students said that Warwick University did not help them at all when securing a summer internship. The survey, which consisted mainly of second and third-year Humanities and Social Science students, found that out of the 57% who interned over...
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When you grow up with a mother who still holds the student status, the concept of mature students becomes normality. Whether it is to raise a family, travel, earn some money first or follow more personal goals, there are many reasons for the delay in embarking on the road to...
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Are Premier League clubs abusing their employees? Following Living Wage Week, Alex Jennings makes the case for its implementation at the top level
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Warwick Students’ Union (SU) saw the arrival of a new event about post-University life at Warwick, with “What’s Next?” launching on Tuesday 15 November. The event was organised by Welfare and Campaigns Officer Chloe Wynne, as a response to common concerns expressed by Warwick students about their future career paths....
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Last week, exam board AQA announced that its current cohort of A-Level History of Art students, due to finish their courses in 2017 and 2018, will be the last students to be offered the course. Since AQA was the only remaining exam board to offer the subject, as of July...
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946 is an adaption of Michael Morpurgo’s famous children’s novel, which follows the story of Lily Tregenza as her grandson Boowie reads her diaries from World War Two. Lily’s life is in a continual state of change; her father is fighting abroad and her village is repossessed for D-Day training...
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Utopia first hit UK screens in 2013. With a complex plot, nuanced characters and delicate lashings of ultraviolence, Utopia mixes conspiracy, moral dilemma and British humour in an uncompromising visceral masterpiece. Its surreal tone is emphasized by a vivid colour palette and a soundtrack which seamlessly encapsulates the brilliance of...
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Warwick Sport has launched two different schemes recently in an attempt to get more women involved in sport at the University. “Warwick Girls Can” made a return after last year, where Warwick Sport claim over 100 women students attended the free events held. This is part of the national “This...
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A large portion of my time at Warwick has been spent on production teams. I have had lots of different roles working on various musicals and plays– mainly as Producer or Marketing Manager, roles most people barely get to hear about. There are so many misconceptions about being on a...
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It’s official: Warwick has the best quidditch team in the South of the UK. Nadhirah Anwar reports on the quidditch Southern Cup.
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The first All Student Meeting (ASM) of term took place in the Students’ Union (SU) atrium on Monday 14 November. The event was run by the Warwick SU Democracy Exec as part of the SU Referenda whilst giving chance for debate. The hosts of the event included the Deputy Chair...
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