Best tech gadgets for students from 2018
Marta Zima rounds up the best tech gadgets from 2018 for students.
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The cannabis industry – a shrewd investment or just pot luck?
In December 2018, Altria, a tobacco giant, announced that it was spending $1.8bn to buy a 45% stake in Cronos Group, a Canadian cannabis firm. News that Altria, the firm which sells Marlboro cigarettes, was dipping their hands into the market boosted Cronos’ share price by 29%. Altria is not...
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The importance of increased representation of women in sports gaming
Pablo Sandomingo Adams calls for greater representation of female sports characters in the sport gaming industry
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BBC’s Dirty Vegan review
"Dirty Vegan is light-hearted entertainment that’s as enjoyable for the veggie-curious as it is for hardcore vegans". Cecily Grace Morgan reviews the BBC's new vegan cooking show.
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Skilfully directed, masterfully performed, brilliantly written: ‘X’ review
As I stepped into the dark confines of the studio I found myself greeted by a stark white cage of plastic and steel. This was to be the set of X, by Alistair McDowall: a black box inside a black void. I was immediately on edge. This sensation of uneasiness...
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Online scams are phishing for students
We’ve all been susceptible to the odd scam here and there. While being charged £20 for a Week 10 POP! ticket seems like the worst of them all, students are increasingly falling victim to large money scams. Students can often seem like the perfect target for scams. Most of us...
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The January Blues are real but they can be beaten
While the start of a new year to some can seem a time for new beginnings and a fresh start, to others the countdown into 2019 brings an overwhelming sense of sadness or lack of optimism for the new year ahead. In various ways these January Blues do indeed seem...
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Expected tuition fee raise for two-year degrees to £11,100
Recent legislation has been passed by MPs to increase the tuition fee cap for two-year degrees to £11,100 a year in England. Describing the bill as “a modern-day milestone for students”, Universities Minister Chris Skidmore stated the legislation would “break the mould of a one-size-fits-all system for people wanting to...
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Coding is the future of the British education system
With the coming of the ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, many students are taking it upon themselves to teach themselves the skills of coding in order to become more tech-savvy and compete in an increasingly digital age. The term, ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’, coined by Klaus Schwab, refers to the consolidation of technology...
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A Warwick student reflects on the Gillette advert
The Gillette advert is one of the most polarising of its kind. With over 1.2million dislikes on YouTube and counting, it has certainly not received its desired response. On first glance, the advert tackles some of the most important issues of today such as the ‘MeToo’ movement and the harmful...
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The power of positivity
Hamish Inglis explores the power of positive thinking and a meaningful life
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How to hike up Mount Etna
When you think of visiting Sicily, you probably imagine relaxing on sun-soaked beaches, gorging on gelato and getting your tan on. Well, I wanted to do something a little different. Many people know about Mount Etna, Europe’s largest volcano and one of the most active in the world. But not...
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Should vaping scare us?
Hamish Inglis investigates the recent surge in E-cigarettes and explores the impact on health of this cigarette substitute.
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