As LGBTUA+ History Month comes to an end, it is important to remember that there are things we can do all year round to give visibility to the community. Part of this encompasses making an effort to read LGBTUA+ literature. I have chosen some of my favourite books and plays...
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Even without knowledge of the historical context of The Winslow Boy, the opening scene, in which a militarily uniformed youth takes centre stage under a solitary spotlight, immediately places the play in the run up to the First World War. As the spotlight fades, the audience becomes aware of the...
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Death in Paradise is loved by audiences but less appreciated by critics - Sophie Laughton asks why the show is so popular.
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Amber Spence explains why skin is susceptible to spots, and what are the scientifically proven ‘miracle’ ingredients we can reach for...
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As part of their Large Capital Fund, Arts Council England has granted the Arts Centre 4.2 million in funding to support their project to renovate the Arts Centre.
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Paul Lütge recounts his experiences as a Berliner in the Midlands. Coventry, what’s that? I could read the confusion in my friends’ faces when I first told them about the place where I was going to live and study for my year abroad. The University of Warwick and its closest...
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University staff and students at The University of Warwick took part in an organised march around campus on Wednesday afternoon, culminating in an attempt to enter University House. The march follows several days of strikes by the UCU (University and College Union) due to proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme...
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One of our writers gives a few niche but practical tips on how to keep fit during exam season, whilst maintaining a study ethic.
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Marta Zima reports on the issues surrounding the recent success of cloning monkeys.
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Adesola (known by her pseudonym Adessy) is a 21-year-old final year literature student here at Warwick University. She has recently completed her new documentary Brotherhood. Can you tell me a little bit about your documentary? What is the focus and what ideas does it address? Brotherhood is a documentary that...
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Stuart Croft, the Warwick vice-chancellor, argues for the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to become government-backed.
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Literature has always been dominated by heterosexual characters. For those of you who are unaware, underneath the umbrella that is sexuality, there lies a plethora of other orientations and preferences. While the LGBTQ+ acronym has a few definitions, the most commonly understood version is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning...
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Diego Velázquez’s painting, Las Meninas, is perhaps the most famous painting to be found in the prestigious Prado gallery, in Madrid. It redefined the Renaissance understanding of artistic perspective, and its use of a multiplicity of vanishing points gives it an almost modern edge. It engages the audience, placing them...
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