A rising number of university students shift from arts to STEM
An increasing number of students are opting for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees, according to recent data gathered from British universities.
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University of Manchester ends research project with Chinese firm over alleged links to Uyghur persecution
The University of Manchester has ended a joint research project with state-owned China Electronics Technology Group (CETC), alleged to be involved with human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims.
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50 years on: Carole King’s ‘Tapestry’ never fades
Carole King's second solo studio album 'Tapestry' cemented her as one of the great singer-songwriters of the 20th Century. 50 years on from its release, Cristina Maino looks back at its legacy.
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Gone but not really: Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO
Curtis Leung looks at Jeff Bezos stepping down from his position as CEO of Amazon, and whether that really means anything for the company.
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The British government should learn from Macron’s treatment of students
Adam Agowun argues the British Government should afford students the same level of respect and support French students are receiving
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Why the ‘No Book Deals for Traitors’ protest worries me
A books opinion article from Sidney Pycroft arguing against the 'No Book Deals for Traitors' open letter from 500+ book industry members that calls for publishers to refuse to sign book deals for members of the Trump administration.
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Listed: top ten performers in the Premier League 2020/21
It’s been a rollercoaster ride of a season in the Premier League. Some clubs have fallen while others have reached new heights. The same can be said of players, so I’m going to take a look at those who, in my opinion, have been the top ten performers in the...
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‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’: true crime meets the coastline
Alyssa Gibbons reviews the recent three part drama of 'The Pembrokeshire Murders', praising its gritty portrayal of a murder mystery.
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Australian universities face problems as borders remain closed
A leading scholar has predicted that Australian universities will lose their lead on the pre-coronavirus market share of international student recruitment following a fall in the projected number of overseas students entering the country.
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Hidden parasites of the human brain
TW: disturbing imagery, psychiatric disorders, suicide This article is not suitable for hypochondriacs Beyond the realm of science fiction, there are several creatures out there that can actually change the behaviour of the humans and animals they infect. I will present two parasites in particular: Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite...
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The interest on student loans in England should be scrapped for 15 months, a group of universities says
Vice-chancellors of seven universities have asked for interests on student loans to be scrapped for 15 months, saying that this would cover the period from the first national lockdown until summer 2021.
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‘CS:GO’: The Game That Never Dies
Eric Sun looks at CS:GO's continuing success...
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A short guide to foreign language cinema
You might be familiar with French and Italian cinema classics, but Frank Evans is here to offer us his top foreign language film picks from countries you might not expect.
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