Head of the CBI speaks at Warwick in favour of a customs union with the EU
Head of the CBI spoke this Monday at University of Warwick concerning why the UK should remain in a customs union with the EU.
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A look back on the best indie albums of 2017
Our writers present their contenders for best indie and alternative album of the year. A Crow Looked at Me – Mount Eerie “Death is real / someone’s there and then they’re not / it’s not for singing about / it’s not for making into art”. The first line croaked from...
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Even with all the money in the world, has Hollywood still failed us?
During the recent months, the slick foundations of Hollywood have begun to crack, revealing the cesspit of movie-mogul scum to the masses, and exposing them for years of hidden sexual abuse. Since the expose on Harvey Weinstein was published last October, barely a week has gone by and there have...
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It’s wrong to say that European colonialism was an exceptional evil
This article is neither a moral justification nor a moral condemnation of colonialism. In fact, I will try to avoid making moral statements altogether. What I will present here is a collection of facts that demonstrate that the history of empire and colonialism has bequeathed different parts of the world...
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The Silent Issue: Sport stars and sexual violence
More sport stars than you think have been accused of sexual assault. Alex Jennings asks why we as fans are not more vocal about this dark truth.
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Bereavement at university
Georgia Simcox speaks bravely about losing a loved one at university, and the support available for bereavement.
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Knowledge of natural killer cell function could help screen for miscarriage
Researchers at the University of Warwick and UHCW NHS Trust have identified the function of natural killer cells in the womb, which could help screen for miscarriage.
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Hip-hop albums of the year
Our writers, after much thought and deliberation, share the albums that marked hip-hop in 2017. These are their picks for the hip-hop album of the year: Flower Boy – Tyler, the Creator Much has been made of what Tyler, the Creator reveals about his sexuality on Flower Boy, but to fixate...
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It’s not all sunshine and rainbows…
The viral Instagram hashtag #Couplegoals has over 6 million posts. The majority of these posts depict couples sharing extravagant gifts, or enjoying perfectly captured ‘date nights’. There are many Instagram accounts that flood our feeds, usually named around some variation of the phrase ‘couple goals’. The stereotypical couple will be...
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BREAKING: University staff vote to back strike action over pensions
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) have voted overwhelmingly to back strike action in a national ballot over proposed changes to lecturers and tutors' pensions.
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Planned high-speed railway through Midlands could be delayed
The collapse of government contractor Carillion may threaten the construction of the High Speed 2 railway passing through the Midlands.
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A beginner’s guide to theatre
The vast array of theatre out there can only make the idea of ‘going to the theatre’ an exciting and intriguing one. It is true to say that there is something out there for everyone, whether you prefer a pantomime or a thrilling and dramatic Shakespearean piece. I have been...
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