UK universities urged to reconsider close research relations with China
Former universities minister Jo Johnson has concluded that closer collaboration with China poses “poorly understood” risks, in a recent study.
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Video games as art and the case of Konami
Frank Evans takes us through Konami's recent history of chaos and controversy.
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It’s normal to be nervous about lockdown easing
With the end of lockdown in sight, some of us are going to take a bit more time to get used to the possibility of 'normal life'. Abbey Parker explains why this is okay and why we should just prioritise ourselves in these stressful times.
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The Perseverance of Mars through science fiction
Jack Davey highlights the perseverance of Mars in science-fiction stories through the decades, noting how the ideas around it have evolved.
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Editor’s Column: 490 articles in 365 days, reflecting on my year as Sport Editor
Days after I became Sport Editor, sport stopped. Despite the chaotic year we have been through, 12 March 2021 marks the 365th day of consecutive Boar Sport articles. Through the perspective of our writers’ incredible work, this article relives my tenure as Editor of The Boar Sport. It’s been a minute....
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EIHL: Coventry Blaze have taken a different approach, Stewart should be praised for it
The Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) returns next month, with the Coventry Blaze, Nottingham Panthers, Manchester Storm, and Sheffield Steelers taking to the ice in the Elite Series. The Elite Series, a five-week mini-season designed to prepare Team GB for the IIHF World Championships, ends the 12-month wait for the...
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Podcast: Joachim Löw resigns, what next for the German national team?
Luke James sat down with Mitchell Ryan (Boar Sport writer) and Josh Sim (RAW’s Head of Sport) to discuss Joachim Low’s decision to resign from his post as Germany’s head coach following the EUROS. The panel then previewed every Europa League last sixteen tie, focusing on the four UK teams,...
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University students should be given financial compensation for the disruption to their studies, says Sir Anthony Seldon
University students in England should be given financial compensation for the disruption to their studies over the last year, says Sir Anthony Seldon.
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Warwick SU announces that recent election for Welfare and Campaigns Officer “has been declared null and void”
The University of Warwick’s Students’ Union (SU) has announced in a statement that the latest Student Officer Elections for the position of Welfare and Campaigns Officer “has been declared null and void by an external Returning Officer”.
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Do bans on Islamic dress and unilateral approaches to student finance create barriers for Muslim students pursing Higher Education?
Over the years, more barriers have been put in place creating more difficulties for Muslims to be able to access Higher Education within Europe. Often, these specific barriers required Muslim people seeking higher education to choose between pursuing academia and their own religious beliefs. Throughout Europe, there have been several...
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‘My Mum Tracy Beaker’ review
Emilia Growney watches the latest Tracy Beaker instalment, which follows Tracy's journey as a single mum, and talks about queer representation, childhood nostalgia and the pressure to succeed.
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We treated Shamima Begum wrong, but not for the reason you might think
After reports emerged of the Supreme Court ruling that Shamima Begum, who left the UK to join Islamic State when she was 15, was denied entry back and stripped of her citizenship, many in the general public were quick to praise or criticise the decision. A quick search of #ShamimaBegum...
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Branded: When does a brand following become a cult?
Rebecca Ludden explores the use of cult-branding as a marketing tool.
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