Ofqual criticises exam boards for mistakes which caused pupils “distress”
The government watchdog Ofqual has criticised exam boards for mistakes in exam papers that caused pupils “distress” in this year's A-level exams.
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We need to cure the stigma surrounding reading middle-grade as an adult
Amy Ralph looks back at her love of middle-grade and the feelings of judgement that can surround reading it, ultimately emphasising that loving books of any genre should never be seen as a negative.
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UK MPs propose amendment to mandate universities report Chinese Government funding
MPs have put forward a law change to force the declaration of Chinese government funding to universities, following renewed concerns over Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence on British university campuses.
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Wolf Alice’s Blue Lullaby fills the gaps left by the original Blue Weekend
Sophie Flint Vázquez reviews Blue Lullaby, an EP featuring lullaby versions of their songs from their 2021 album Blue Weekend.
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Pogačar and Roglič on a charge to The Tour
The Slovenian duo of Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar each won key warm up races in the run up to the Tour de France in the last week. Roglič, riding for Team Jumbo Visma, dominated the Critérium du Dauphiné, with only his Danish teammate Jonas Vingegaard within one minute. Not...
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NBA Draft 2022 Live
It's NBA Draft Day, so Matthew Bardsley is on hand to guide you through all the moves as one of Basketball's biggest events takes place!
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Reece Goodall’s 10 Favourite Films
Writer Reece Goodall adds to The Boar's 'Favourite Films' series, taking us through ten films which have had a lasting impact on their life and experience of cinema.
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How the arts are being repressed in Hungary
Alice Standen discusses the ways in which the art scene in Hungary is currently being repressed by its government, as well as how this is impacting the media within the country.
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The Southgate Dilemma: Do England keep their boss?
Zero wins, two draws and two defeats. With five months until England get their World Cup campaign underway in Qatar, England’s form is at the very least concerning. Crowning the June Nations League fixtures with a 4-0 humbling at home to Hungary capped off a disastrous couple of weeks for...
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Learning languages: The cultural and neurological significance of travel
Sophie Hurst explores the benefits of language acquisition on the brain, and the importance of travel for language learning.
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A defence of escapism
Sidney Pycroft provides a defence of escapism, battling the negative attitude often attributed to gaming and detailing the benefits of turning to games for escapism.
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Experimental drug causes cancer to vanish in all patients
In a recent drug trial, all traces of rectal cancer disappeared in a group of 14 patients. Simona Valeviciute explains why these results are so promising and outlines the potential caveats of the research.
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The furore over Marilyn Monroe’s dress, and why it matters
In 1962, a performance of the song ‘Happy Birthday’ was permanently etched into history. Iconic star Marilyn Monroe sung the song to President John F. Kennedy, wearing a crystal-strewn dress by lauded French designer Jean Louis – and that dress has now become an artefact in its own right. It...
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