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Could robots replace our professors?

During a talk at the British Science Festival, Sir Anthony Seldon, a leading university Vice Chancellor, predicted that teachers will be replaced by intelligent machines within the next ten years. Sir Seldon, of the University of Buckingham and former master of Wellington College, believes the change will radically transform the...
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By , Oct. 15, 2017

Getting rid of Uber means the black cab monopoly wins again

I see Uber as more than just a taxi app which lets us get around. From a student’s perspective, it is yet another innovation that has increasingly come to define our generation. It’s even coined the term ‘uberization’ – combining modern technology with radically transform a traditional industry such as taxicabs....
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By , Oct. 14, 2017

So you think musicals aren’t high culture?

At the age of six, I was dragged into London by my determined mother. She would not rest until I, her only daughter, was as infatuated with musicals as she was herself. We were going to watch ‘Grease’ onstage and, like any other six year-old, I did not really know...
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By , Oct. 14, 2017

The Fresher’s guide to finance societies

At Warwick there’s always something for everyone. Six finance societies on campus tell us what they have to offer: Follow them on Facebook to find out what events they have lined up: Warwick Kickstart: /https://www.facebook.com/warwickkickstart/ Warwick Finance: https://www.facebook.com/wfsocieties/ Warwick International Development: https://www.facebook.com/warwickinternationaldevelopment/ Warwick Sustainable Development: https://www.facebook.com/Warwick-Sustainable-Development-Society-1036713093058716/ Warwick Consulting: https://www.facebook.com/warwickconsultingsociety/ Warwick Trading: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickVTS/
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By , Oct. 13, 2017

All the music societies your heart desires: The three orchestras

Next in line are instrumental ensembles, the three orchestras: String, Wind and Symphony – showing off all the musical talent with numerous performance throughout the year. STRING ORCHESTRA The University of Warwick String Orchestra is a classical ensemble, with members playing the violin, viola, cello and occasional double bass. We...
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By , Oct. 12, 2017