Free speech is one of the pillars that supports a properly functioning democratic society. But people like Jo Johnson and the Education Secretary Gavin Williamson have suggested that censorship measures such as “Safe Spaces” and “No-Platforming” implemented by some universities have put this under threat, driving us towards “a free...
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University staff employed on casual contracts are facing dismissal amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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The COP26 gathering, a key climate summit that was due to take place in Glasgow in November, has been cancelled due to the disruption caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. More than 30,000 delegates, including dozens of world leaders, were due to attend, but it’s now expected that the conference...
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Ria Colamazza reviews the TV adaptation of 'Noughts and Crosses', praising the drama's shock-inducing themes and their effects on viewers.
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Other than COVID-19, I am sure Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the next biggest item in the news that you’ve seen too much of. I promise you the game is certainly worth the hype and I for one cannot get enough of it. It is a perfect blend of nostalgia...
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While free-falling asset prices and the overblown hysteria around coronavirus may seem crazy, it makes perfect sense. Markets have been overpriced and inflated for too long now, supported by easing actions from central banks. As the coronavirus crisis is battering the global economy, central bankers no longer have much arsenal...
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Darcey Edkins offers her response to Stuart Croft's video address to students of the university in this time of crisis.
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Lauren Nicholson tells us whether Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, a 2019 film that flew under the radar of most, is worth your time one year on.
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Mood journalling can improve our mental health by making us aware of our emotions. Simona Valeviciute tries digital mood tracking.
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In April 2018, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced plans to create a new, family-friendly form of limited overs cricket: The Hundred. Due to commence this summer, The Hundred is an innovative new format of the sport in line with the Twenty20 format, introduced in 2005. Like its...
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Livestock is known to be one of the biggest contributors to global warming, with some estimates claiming up to 14% of global gas emissions. The three key gases produced from common farming practices are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and methane. All of these are contributors to global warming. Animals such...
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Vacant rooms in student accommodation blocks are being offered to NHS staff and non-critical patients to free up hospital space.
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Social distancing does not mean social isolation. A summary of the second weekly briefing delivered by WHO and what it means for us.
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