BREAKING: All lectures to be online for Term 1
The University has announced that all lectures will be online for the Autumn term.
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Pandemics throughout history: what can we learn?
Pandemics have ravaged the human race since records began. Yet, prior to the outbreak of Coronavirus, the general population, particularly in the West, was strangely oblivious to the threat a major outbreak of a new contagion could pose. Throughout history, nothing has killed more people than infectious disease. The Spanish...
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The impact of climate change on the plague of locusts in East Africa
In February, East Africa suffered one of the largest locust swarms on record. The second wave is imminent, predicted to be 20 times worse than the first. Could climate change be the cause? What are locusts? Locusts are small insects closely related to grasshoppers. They are distinguished by a gregarious phase. During...
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‘Food for thought’ about eating abroad
How does food impact our holiday experience? Meg Seymour reflects on the meals she's enjoyed while travelling.
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Racism plagues our educational institutions
In light of the global uprising against police violence and anti-blackness in general, many organisations such as ‘Free Black Uni’ and ‘Reroot.Ed’ have gained attention. Part of me is pleased. But, equally, I’m tired of this – why should we always go through this emotional labour of teaching non-black people,...
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Cambridge launches £1 million bursary to help adults hardest hit by Covid-19
The University of Cambridge is launching a £1 million bursary scheme for adults who have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.
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In defence of soulmates: two perspectives on finding ‘the one’
Two writers provide differing perspectives on the idea that every person has a 'soulmate' - someone out there who is made just for them.
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Relegation battle will define the Premier League’s return
At 18:00 BST, the Premier League returns. By the time Aston Villa and Sheffield United kick-off proceedings at Villa Park, it will have been 100 days since the last Premier League match. With the Premier League title all but secured by Liverpool, the relegation battle is set to take centre...
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Why describing music as ‘urban’ is outdated
The Black Lives Matter movement has caused mass revisionism and reflection across all industries - music is no exception. After Republic Records removed the use of the term 'urban' from their company verbiage, Bailey Agbai discusses what the connotations of the term are, and why we too should remove it from our language.
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Premier League is back, the battle for Europe continues
After 100 days in the wilderness, the Premier League returns this evening. Like a university romance cut short in its pomp, there is – almost – everything to play for upon the Premier League’s resumption. It’s been a while, but you won’t have forgotten about Liverpool’s dominance. Jürgen Klopp’s gegenpressing...
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Bayern Munich secure eighth consecutive Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich have been crowned Bundesliga champions for an eighth consecutive season, following a 1-0 victory over Werder Bremen. Bayern, who have been led by Hansi Flick since November, secured a routine victory against Werder Bremen courtesy of a first-half goal from Robert Lewandowski. Despite a valiant effort from Florian...
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Less students describing university as good value for money
An annual survey of undergraduates has shown an increase in the number of students who do not see their studies as good value for money.
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A green future for oil and gas companies
The company Shell has announced plans to reach net-zero by 2050. As the world’s third-largest company, Shell is active in every part of the oil and gas industry. However, the company’s chief executive Ben van Beurden has stated that Shell ‘needs to go further with our own ambitions.’ Its current...
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