It is hard to think of an artist in recent memory who has enjoyed a rise to indie stardom quite as meteoric as that of Jorja Smith. In less than two years, the Walsall native has gone from uploading self-produced songs to Soundcloud whilst working as a Starbucks barista to...
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So the ‘wait’ is over. You now know which university you will be attending in September. You are probably excited to start and find out everything about us. Join the official Facebook group and event The first thing you should probably do after finding out you’re coming to Warwick is...
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This week, the Academy announced that it was creating a new Oscars category – Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film. To say that it went down poorly with Hollywood stars and the public alike would be a massive understatement, so what is the Academy’s game here? Why are they planning on...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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