Was the ‘language gene’ FOXP2 key to human evolution?
Evolutionary biologists have argued for years about whether language was key to our evolution, and new research on the FOXP2 gene argues it wasn't.
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Why you should join… Futsal
To continue our “Why you should join” series, Warwick Futsal have their say as to why they should be your first choice club. Warwick Futsal is one of the fastest-growing and newest sports clubs at the University of Warwick. Last year we had approximately 50 members split into 3...
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New scheme assigns junior female colleague to white senior academics to target “unconscious bias”
Under a new Government funded scheme, white men in senior academic posts are to be given “reverse mentors”, namely female and from an ethnic minority, to teach them about unconscious bias.
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The Foundations of Finance – Inflation
Inflation is the rate of increase in prices for goods and services. So, say you live in a country with 4% annual inflation – on average, the price you pay for goods and services will be 4% higher than in the previous year. This is a general increase across the...
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Scottish ministers scrutinised following further falls in exam results
For three years ongoing, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has conceded the A to C pass rates for Highers, the main qualification for university entry, has dropped 0.2 per cent year on year.
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Visiting Budapest, whose iconic castle is haunted by 20th century manifestoes
The German artist Julian Rosefeldt’s exhibition, Manifesto, which was a huge success in Berlin in 2015, came to Budapest this summer. The 130-minute long film installation presents monologues from 20th century art manifestoes through 12 life stories. The 12 characters – 11 female and one male – are all played...
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Critics say A-level remarking favours the richer over the poorer
The £30 A-level exam remark charge has been criticised to favours pupils from independent schools. Critics have argued the system of remarking lacks transparency and only benefits students who can afford the payment.
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Boris’ hate-mongering Burqa comments are hypocritical and harmful
In recent days, Boris Johnson has divided fellow politicians and the public alike with his words in a Telegraph column on Denmark’s new ‘burqa ban’, which makes the wearing of a garment that hides the face punishable with a fine. Although the law is ostensibly religiously neutral, it is primarily...
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Why ‘The Twilight Zone’ was one of the greatest TV shows ever
Reece Goodall looks back at the iconic 1960s science-fiction series 'The Twilight Zone' and makes its case as one of the greatest TV shows ever made
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Why Boris Johnson should not apologise for his Burka comments
Another day, another reason why national icon BoJo finds himself in the headlines. This time, the former foreign secretary has come under fire after comparing those who wear the Burka, a full-face veil worn by some Muslim women, to ‘letterboxes’ and ‘bank robbers’. Following the publication of the comments in...
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Changes in heart structure associated with heart disease linked to air pollution
Manpreet Kaur reports on research which has linked air pollution and changes in heart structure, associated with that of coronary heart disease.
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Why you should join… Latin and Ballroom
In the fourth instalment of the renewed “Why you should join” series, we hear from Latin and Ballroom about what makes them the club for you. Have you ever wanted to know how to dance like on “Strictly Come Dancing”? If so, then Warwick Latin and Ballroom is the...
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Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again – Review
Released 10 years after the original, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again reunites the old cast with a delightful bunch of younger faces for a joyous and wonderfully camp extravaganza which, right now, is just what we all need in our lives. The filmmakers successfully prevent the constant switching between...
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