Thousands of unconditional offers could be withdrawn
Thousands of A-level students could see their unconditional university offers withdrawn this summer.
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You clap for me now: how should the UK reconsider attitudes towards migrant workers?
The phrase “we will remember them”, for many people, brings up connotations of the annual celebrations and remembrance we practice remembering those who died in the First World War on Armistice Day.. We may not be living through a physical war right now, but there are hundreds of thousands of...
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Science and Tech explainer: virus evolution
Viruses are microscopic infectious agents which can only replicate when inside a host. They are dynamic; often evolving very rapidly. They may result in outbreaks or, in the worst case scenario, a pandemic. But how exactly do they evolve? Evolution in viruses Evolution is when a gene pool changes over...
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The West Midlands economy: rise and fall
The West Midlands region, home to the University of Warwick, is significant in many ways. Prior to the lockdown, the regional economy grew faster than anywhere outside London between 2012 and 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics. Now, however, it is expected to be one of the worst...
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Rolf the campus cat’s lockdown tips
A satire piece featuring tips from Rolf the Campus Cat on how to cope under lockdown- especially since you can no longer travel to campus to meet your adoring fans!
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Writing an ‘inverted mystery’
Reece Goodall discusses writing an 'inverted mystery' and how although the genre isn't too popular because of the difficult plot it requires, it is still fun to write
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Dear ‘me’ from a year ago
In the first of two pieces involving students looking back on their first year at Warwick, Emma Wilkes tells her fresher self to enjoy the year ahead.
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COVID-19: Yamaha trials remote cheering system in Japan
Japanese manufacturers Yamaha launched a unique remote cheering system last weekend as sports teams look for new ways to create an atmosphere at fixtures played behind closed doors. The trial was conducted at the 50,0000-seat capacity Shizuoka Stadium on 13 May in a J-League fixture. Yamaha’s Remote Cheerer system enables...
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University of California to end SAT and ACT admission requirement
The University of California (UC) regents are suspending the SAT and ACT score requirement for admission.
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The stats puzzle that defeated mathematicians
Maths may be very important, but it rarely makes headline news. But the Monty Hall problem, a seemingly simple statistics puzzle, is one that proved hugely contentious, busting the brains of scientists since 1975. Even Paul Erdos, the renowned mathematician, fell victim to the mistaken assumptions that complicate this problem....
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‘Rick and Morty’: Childrick of Mort
Reece Goodall reviews episode 9 of Rick and Morty season 4, praising this instalment's inclusion of the Smith family, but criticising its predictability and comparatively few laughs.
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‘From Under The Cork Tree’ turns 15: Fall Out Boy’s sophomore gem
Fall Out Boy's sophomore record was released 15 years ago this May. Teenage angst, wry humour and Pete Wentz's masterful lyricism combine to create FOB's best album yet, over a decade on from its original release.
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