Dogs and Dopamine
One of our writers discusses the science behind dogs and destressing, reminding us that our love for dogs is totally justified.
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The father of the Taylor Rule: a defence of rules at WES 2018
John B. Taylor’s speech at the Warwick Economics Summit offered meaningful insight into the challenges that continue to face monetary policymakers all over the world.Taylor is currently Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics at Stanford University, and is best known for his seminal contribution to monetary economics, the Taylor...
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Valentine’s fundraiser launched at the University of Warwick
A secret Valentine’s Day fundraiser has been launched at the University of Warwick, allowing students to send anonymous goody bags containing chocolate and other treats to those who they admire. The admirers must pay £3 to send the gift, and the recipients can pay £1 to discover the identity of...
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Is Friends really that problematic?
Friends has hit Netflix to accusations of homophobia, transphobia, etc. - but is the show really that problematic?
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Why is Fire and Fury flying off the shelves?
The maelstrom surrounding Donald Trump’s administration has been churning since before he was sworn in, but perhaps the most in-depth coverage has been produced by Michael Wolff in his new book Fire and Fury (a fitting name, as it is what Trump has sworn to rain down on any who...
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Zuckerberg’s New Year Resolution
CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, has publicly announced his 2018 new year resolution by making it his personal mission to “fix” Facebook. After a year littered with bad press for the social media giant, Zuckerberg posted on Facebook that “we currently make too many errors enforcing our policies and preventing...
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Speaking up about being an introvert
One of our writers explains how university made her realise the limitations of being an introvert, but also how to make the most of it.
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Levelling up from student journalism: an interview with Ali Jones
For as long as there have been videogames, there has been videogame journalism. Reviewing, reporting, and retrospecting are all involved in this ever-expanding industry. But to those on the outside, gaming journalism can seem like a tricky business to fully understand, so we caught up with previous Boar alumni Ali...
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Solving the Chinese boat captain riddle
Reece Goodall looks at the viral puzzle with seemingly no answer - just how old is the boat captain?
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Coventry nightclub now accepting Bitcoin
Coventry nightclub venues s7ven and Daddy Cools are accepting Bitcoin as a method of payment from this month onwards.
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Barbara Stocking: Trials and Tribulations of Changing the World
If there is anyone who knows about the difficulties involved in fighting poverty, eradicating inequality and tackling humanitarian crises, it is Dame Barbara Stocking – a former CEO of Oxfam, who also had a successful career working for the World Health Organisation and the NHS. Speaking at the Warwick Economics...
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Warwick research identifies JPC11 as a potential cancer treatment
Research from the University of Warwick has identified JPC11, a compound that possesses a unique approach to destroying cancer cells.
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How can Warwick help your Mental Health?
Recent research indicates as many as 29% of students in Higher Education may experience mental health difficulties at some point during their studies. But what is Warwick doing to help tackle this? Below you will find just some of the many ways you can access mental health services at Warwick...
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