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Cosy getaways versus active breaks

Having travelled to Scotland in July 2018 to walk 26 miles, it is no secret that I really enjoy an active getaway. We went up to Glasgow on a Friday night and at 8am on the Saturday morning set off on a 26-mile trek to Falkirk, raising money for The...
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By , Feb. 22, 2019

The superiority complex surrounding book marketing

Whether it’s pure escapism they’re after, a sappy love story to distract you from reality or a thriller to get your heart racing, people peruse the shelves of bookstores because they enjoy the experience of reading. However, there is a notable issue – which is highlighted by Sally Rooney in...
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By , Feb. 22, 2019

Is Warwick giving us #TimeToTalk?

Despite the stigma that still surrounds mental health, it’s a topic that’s increasingly being brought up in daily conversation. However there’s still a lot to be done. Mental health affects us all. One in four people suffer from mental health problems each year, so it’s likely that either you or...
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By , Feb. 21, 2019

Could monogamy be in your genes?

For us humans, it’s difficult to imagine a world in which monogamy is not the norm. However, this is not the case for much of the animal kingdom. In fact, monogamy is a rather rare trait in nature, as only 3-5% of mammal species form monogamous, lifelong bonds. So why,...
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By , Feb. 21, 2019

Six steps to stress-free travel

1)    Be early Punctuality has been drilled into us as the key to success in life since we were mere children. Never has this been more true than when travelling. Although the suggested arrival time of two hours prior to your flight may be a bit unnecessary, avoiding stress while...
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By , Feb. 20, 2019

Authors are raising awareness of environmental issues

Adam Appich, one of the central characters in Richard Powers’s The Overstory, says: “Humankind is deeply ill. The species won’t last long. It was an aberrant experiment.” As a phrase, it captures the inescapability of our condition, and of our deeply problematic, almost pathological relationship with the environment. In climate...
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By , Feb. 20, 2019

Endeavour – ‘Apollo’

The thing about Endeavour is, even in its comparatively weaker episodes, you’re always guaranteed an extremely well-acted and well-written piece of television. But I don’t know if it has ever been as good as ‘Apollo’ – this is a fantastic episode in which everything just works perfectly. On the eve...
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By , Feb. 20, 2019