“Does he even know how to direct?”: When actors become directors
Dominic Thornton examines the implications of actors becoming directors, questioning the motives behind such career changes.
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Why election debates are a waste of time
The election has driven Britain mad. The toxicity bubbling under our body politic since 2016, or if we’re being honest, 1832, has finally erupted to the surface like a modern-day Pompeii. And nowhere was that more obvious than the debates. It’s not often I agree with Boris Johnson, so savour this moment, but...
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County lines drug-dealing sparks police partnership with Bangor University
Drug dealers running “county lines” operations are the subject of a new police operation in coalition with Bangor University to tackle the flow of drugs into the university and protect students.
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Universities could face sanctions if they fail to tackle sexual misconduct and harassment
The Office for Students has proposed new sanctions for universities who fail to tackle harassment and sexual misconduct.
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The science of meat-alternatives: trimming the fat from our diet
Jamie Burgess investigates the science behind alternatives to our meat-based diet
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Chris Silverwood’s England are taking brave steps forward
Chris Silverwood’s England are taking brave steps forward in their glorious new banter era by (and whisper it quietly) actually sort of being a bit good at cricket. Sometimes. The banter quality of this South Africa tour cannot be underestimated. In the space off just two tests, the series has...
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Australian Bushfires: Should the Australian Open be cancelled?
The Australian Open is very unlikely to be cancelled or postponed – it’s one of the country’s biggest sporting events, and the economic pressure to keep going will be significant. If a big-name player suffers, it may change that verdict, but don’t expect much otherwise. Really, the major factor to come out of this story is a potential unionisation of tennis players, which could impact the sport long after the fires are extinguished.
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The environmental policy of the Trump administration
Lucy Martin provides an overview of the environmental policy of the Trump administration, and what this means for the upcoming election
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In interview with: Maura Dooley
Maura Dooley speaks about the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation which aims to address the gender imbalance in translated literature. The prize is awarded annually to the best eligible work of literature written by a women, translated into English.
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Game series worthy of a 2020s comeback
After some of the gaming triumphs of the past decade, all eyes are looking forward to what 2020 will bring for our favourite industry. But, after the release of a new Super Monkey Ball game at the end of 2019, perhaps the past is a good indicator of where to...
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‘6 Underground’ is pure, unapologetic Bayhem
Dominic Thornton reviews the Michael Bay-directed Netflix Original '6 Underground', starring Ryan Reynolds.
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Feeling like the odd one out
Manpreet Kaur gives a personal discussion of how she always felt like the odd one out and why we should celebrate our differences.
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UK’s Erasmus+ membership uncertain after vote against Brexit deal amendment
A vote in Parliament against seeking to continue full membership of the Erasmus+ programme has left the UK’s involvement in the scheme after Brexit uncertain.
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