‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ review: Bob Dylan’s undimmed power shines through
Bob Dylan's latest endeavour proves him to still be a luminary in the world of lyrical wit and literary influences.
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MLS is Back: Enough sandwich chat, welcome to Orlando
It’s been 121 days since the last Major League Soccer (MLS) match. Thankfully, football – of the association variety – returns to American shores in the small hours of tomorrow morning. The MLS is Back Tournament has arrived, soccer’s road to recovery is almost complete. The MLS is Back Tournament...
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Students less satisfied with the quality of online learning replacing face-to-face teaching due to COVID-19
A survey conducted by YouthSight for the Higher Education Policy Institute has concluded that the number of students satisfied with the quality of online learning has decreased since lockdown began.
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The magic of ‘Friends’ (1994-2004)
Keith Mulopo shares his thoughts on the popular sitcom 'Friends', reflecting on the writers' excellent developments of all six characters, and the skill of the cast to create such a successful, long-running series.
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University and College Union to raise levy on its members for strike fund
The University and College Union (UCU) has prompted anger among its members by announcing that money will automatically be taken from their salaries in order to support its strike fund.
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‘The Last of Us Part II’ review: an unsettling end to an iconic franchise
Charlotte Peach gives her thoughts on the much anticipated The Last of Us Part II.
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Will Poland’s Duda win a second term?
This year’s Polish elections, that took place on Sunday 28 June, have been extremely interesting. Already bumped from 10 May due to the coronavirus pandemic, this competition had been characterised by extremely close polling. The outcome was nowhere near certain, but the result is a run-off between the two major...
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Times Radio is a worthy addition to a narrow field of speech radio
For many, the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown have created a chance to try something new. Those feeling truly daring may decide to launch a radio station. That is exactly what Times Radio have done. Linked directly to the Times and Sunday Times, it was a project first announced in January....
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‘Three Hours’ by Rosamund Lupton is a truly gripping read
Sophie Hamilton tells us why 'Three Hours' had her hooked and how it explores contemporary issues, such as radicalisation, terrorism and racism.
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A history of flowers
The meaning and purpose of different flowers has changed substantially throughout the years. Simona Valeviciute looks back at the vibrant history of flowers.
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England’s supporter-less West Indies clash is a major Test
While international cricket is set to return on 8 July with the start of a three-match Test series between the West Indies and England, top England bowlers have raised concerns of the effect of not having a crowd to support them at the ground. In an interview with the BBC,...
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Wasps Netball: Hannah Knights announces retirement
Wasps Netball captain Hannah Knights has announced her retirement from the sport – calling time on a fifteen-year Netball Superleague career. Knights has been a title-winning captain on four occasions, with both the Surrey Storm and Wasps. Knights lifted her first Superleague title with Storm in 2014, starting a run...
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Ethnic minority and female academics less likely to be awarded grants than white and male counterparts
A new report from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has revealed differences in grant success rates – particularly between ethnic minority and female researchers in comparison to their white and male equivalents.
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