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Korean music beyond K-Pop

Until 2019, the Beatles were the last musical act to have had three number-one albums in less than a year. It may come as no surprise to learn that the widely popular K-Pop group BTS has now achieved this significant feat, with their latest work Map of the Soul: Persona, demonstrating their global popularity.
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By , Dec. 5, 2019

In conversation with the Warwick Laksh Programme

The Boar sat down and spoke to Helen Knight, the Programme Manager of Warwick Laksh before the deadline for applications of this year’s programme arrives on 6 December. Helen Knight was a member of staff at the university who took on the role when encouraged by the Director, and has now been involved in the project since 2013. She has visited India eight times and travels to Haryana, India each year which is where the project takes place.
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By , Dec. 5, 2019

Grenfell Report: has justice been served?

Whilst most of the UK were bickering over Brexit or preparing for Halloween celebrations, Wednesday 30th October saw the release of the Grenfell report – the first phase of a review into one of the most decade-defining events of modern Britain. Two years after the disaster, the police are still...
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By , Dec. 4, 2019