Ulster University plans to open campus in Qatar
The chair of Ulster University’s (UU) LGBT society has said she is “heartbroken” at the institution’s plans to open a campus in Qatar.
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Too little, too late: China responds to protests
Seven Standen discusses the recent protests in China and argues the Chinese government is moving in the right direction.
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Leamington’s Old Town to receive £3m funding boost
The regeneration of Leamington’s historic ‘Old Town’ is set to receive a £3 million funding boost.
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Can you stay friends with an ex?
We all have relationships and, invariably, we all have the pain that comes when relationships end. Break-ups are often a punch to the gut, as you lose someone who was only just a big part of your life, and so an obvious question emerges – in the right circumstances, after...
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The joy of ‘Rainbow Road’
Recently, the third wave of booster packs for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were released, and they’ve been broadly well-received among players. There’s not a dud in the bunch, but there have been two tracks singled out for particular praise. The first is Merry Mountain, a Christmas-themed circuit from Tour that...
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Mark Williams becomes oldest player to make 147
Mark Williams has become the oldest player to make a 147 break in tournament play. The feat came during his English Open quarter-final against Neil Robertson, and even though it was not enough to prevent a 5-3 defeat by the Australian, it is a historic accomplishment for the Welsh potter...
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A short history of the Arabic language
With Arabic language day coming up tomorrow, it is worth exploring the long history of this beautiful language, which is spoken today by over 300 million people. Leen Alkhlaifat retraces how Arabic evolved and was spread.
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Is it possible to boycott companies?
With boycotts becoming evermore commonplace, Seven Standen asks whether it is in fact possible to boycott companies so large that they dominate most consumer industries
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The surprising and not so romantic science of mistletoe
Reece Goodall explores the surprising science behind mistletoe - including it's parasitic properties and its cultural and medicinal history, as well as it's potential future involvement in medicine.
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Ash Ketchum to leave the ‘Pokémon’ anime
Ash Ketchum, the main character of the Pokémon anime for more than 25 years, is set to leave the show alongside his partner Pokémon Pikachu. Producers of the show said that a new series, featuring new characters, will begin in April 2023. This news comes a month after the character...
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Kanye West and ‘Chipmunk Soul’: A Graduation retrospective
Dan Nobbs reflects on Kanye's Graduation and Chipmunk Soul 15 years on.
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Rick and Morty: ‘Solaricks’
Put down your portal guns, friends – Rick and Morty is back. In an age where multiverses are everywhere, the show’s sixth series must deal with the consequences of truly opening up its own. And ‘Solaricks’ sets us in good stead, with a strong opener that consolidates the show’s strengths...
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