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Universities failing to meet green goals

Universities are failing to meet emissions reduction targets, according to the latest rankings from an environmental body. The 2016 People & Planet University League revealed that only a quarter of campuses are on track to meet their carbon reduction targets by 2020. Fingers have been pointed at the government for...
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By , Dec. 4, 2016

Meet Vant: a political, “mature Punk” band

“When we feel we’ve got an opinion that is worthwhile to express, we’ll say something about it.”   On Saturday 26 November I sat down with the suitably grunge-styled Vant frontman, Mattie Vant and guitarist, Henry Eastham in the performers chill room in Kasbah – an hour before they took...
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By , Dec. 3, 2016

Warwick’s California Campus sees development

The City Council of Roseville, in Placer County, California have unanimously voted to allow Warwick University to convert several properties into a graduate school in a decision made on Wednesday 16 November. The University Development Foundation (UDF), the organisation partnering with Warwick to realise this project, can now negotiate the...
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By , Dec. 3, 2016

A City in a Day: Barcelona

Barcelona, the Catalan capital and second most populous city in Spain, is perfect for a quick visit. The flight is only a little over two hours from Birmingham and fares are pretty reasonable outside of the summer months, or if booked far enough in advance. The city itself is easy...
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By , Dec. 2, 2016