Grade hikes ‘may swamp universities’, warns Office for Students
Universities in England have been warned against admitting too many students this year.
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Elite Series: Janne Laakkonen returns to complete blaze roster
The Coventry Blaze have completed their 2021 Elite Series roster by signing Finnish forward Janne Laakkonen. After spending the 2019/20 season with the Blaze, the 38-year-old playmaker returns as a fan favourite at the Skydome Arena. The 5’9” winger enjoyed an impressive season under Danny Stewart last term, leading the...
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Sex scenes and their narrative importance
Frank Evans takes a look at the use of sex scenes in films, and discusses whether their inclusion is strictly necessary.
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My post-lockdown bookshop crawl
Sidney Pycroft runs through the bookshops at the top of their to-visit list once lockdown is over.
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The power of a tea break
Emphasising the importance of breaks, Lucy Carter suggests tea breaks as the perfect way to split a day of work.
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Reduced capacity expected at Wimbledon 2021
The summer’s Wimbledon is likely to go ahead with reduced capacity and its famous queue will not operate in 2021, the All England Club has confirmed. The Grand Slam is set to start on 28 June, seven days after Covid restrictions are due to end in England. Organisers are working...
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What is the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare?
The capacity and role of AI in public life is something that has long been imagined in popular culture. Books and films document the likelihood of robots gaining too much conscience and rapidly taking over the world. The average citizen’s lack of knowledge about the potential powers from such objects...
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‘Framing Britney Spears’: a chilling display of the media’s scrutiny of young female celebrities
Erin Kelly reveals how the 'Framing Britney' documentary presents Britney Spears' celebrity life in a shocking light, believing the presentation of female celebrities, and practices surrounding conservatorship have begun to be scrutinised as a result.
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The Setting Sun
Keith Mulopo's poem, 'The Setting Sun', looks back on the passing of time and growing up.
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Meghan and mental health: supporting your loved ones
Following the revelations made by Meghan Markle regarding her mental health, Beth Lee emphasises the ways we can support our loved ones.
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NOFX’s Fat Mike talks gender identity, punk rock musicals and the double album that never was on ‘Single Album’
Emma Wilkes chats to the NOFX frontman about the story behind the punk legends' fourteenth album.
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India beat England to win T20 series
India secured a 3-2 T20 series victory with a 36-run win in the final match against England in Ahmedabad. Superb batting from the deadly partnership of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli set England up to chase a mammoth score of 225. England’s Dawid Malan and Jos Buttler fought back placing...
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What environmental lessons have we learnt from the pandemic?
This month marks one year since the start of the UK lockdown and we can all agree that the pandemic has completely changed our mindset towards health. Covid-19 has reminded us of the need to prioritise public wellbeing over economic growth and, as Inger Andersen, executive director of the United...
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