University of Birmingham’s switch to ‘generic mega-modules’ prompts criticism
Birmingham’s plans to make its courses more resilient to Covid-19 infections have been criticised by staff and students.
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Flip-back: ‘Ranger’s Apprentice’
Zofia Swiatek shares with us her favourite childhood series, Ranger's Apprentice, and its place in her childhood - it even influenced her to take archery and horse-riding lessons!
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From corsets to sneakers: Dior as a brand that revolutionised post-war fashion
In another piece for our 'Fashion throughout the decades' series, Serena Gupta explores how high-end brand Dior revolutionised fashion in the post-war period.
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Pride Month: It’s time to celebrate LGBTQ sporting success
“You can’t win a championship without gays on your team – it’s never been done before, ever. That’s science, right there!” Megan Rapinoe gleefully told reporters, after the USA had beaten France in the quarter-final of the 2019 Women’s World Cup. Rapinoe, who captains the United States national team, is...
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Summer All Student Vote: Warwick Student’s Union to “stand in solidarity” with the rent strike
Both motions passed in this term’s All Student Vote (ASV), which included an emergency motion for the Student's Union (SU) to support the recent rent strike.
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What is white privilege?
Although you may have been hearing the term increasingly over recent years, the concept of white privilege has existed for centuries. First and foremost, it’s important to clarify exactly what it means. There are lots of great explainers and graphics out there but one stood out to me the most...
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Concept to Console: ‘Paper Mario’
One of the few Nintendo games announced in this E3-less summer is the new Paper Mario! Reece Goodall looks back at the series.
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BUCS: 2020-21 season will not feature promotion or relegation
BUCS, the governing body responsible for Higher Education Sport, has announced that 2020-21 will be considered a “bridging season” with no promotion or relegation at the conclusion of play. In an official statement, BUCS announced: “The decision to focus on Term 2 is a result of feedback from our members,...
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The culture war has been commodified
Rhys Clarke argues that the online culture war has been commodified by corporations, such as in children's TV and advertisements.
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Is the future of tourism ‘out of this world’?
SpaceX recently sent two astronauts to the International Space Station. Simona Valeviciute explains how rockets could represent the future of travel.
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It’s time to change the books we read in school
In recent years, English Literature has fallen from being the most popular A-Level, and Emma Wilkes considers whether this is down to the books students have to read
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Dating during a pandemic: the right time to find your soulmate?
While we've all seen stories across the internet of people who have begun relationships in lockdown, Caitlan Cassidy considers whether this is the right time to find a partner.
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Dave: Essential Listening
Dave, the South London rapper and songwriter, shocked the nation when he performed his powerful track 'Black' at the 2020 Brit Awards. With the Black Lives Matter movement returning to the news, his music is ideal in understanding the raw and distressing reality of black people in the UK.
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