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Government considers reintroducing university maintenance grants for poorest students

Maintenance grants for the poorest students at university could be reintroduced by the Government, according to a Whitehall source. The grants, which were scrapped in 2016 by then-Chancellor George Osborne, aim to level the financial playing field for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The news, which was first reported by i,...
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By , Oct. 9, 2024

Study habits you need to start now

With the beginning of the new academic year upon us, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed when trying to balance studying and your personal life. The start of the academic year is a time when many of us are trying to find routines and study habits that work for...
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By , Oct. 9, 2024

It Ends with Us – a romance novel?

TW: Domestic violence, abuse It Ends with Us, published in 2016, became a bestselling novel and has been praised online for its realistic portrayal of topics such as domestic violence. It was one of Colleen Hoover’s many successful books and helped to solidify her authorial status. Branded as Co-Ho online...
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By , Oct. 8, 2024

Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Dame Maggie Smith, the acclaimed actress whose career spanned more than six decades, has passed away at the age of 89. A statement from her sons said she died peacefully in hospital on the morning of 27 September. This has led to an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans,...
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By , Oct. 8, 2024

Romanticising autumn

There is certainly a feeling of comfort and nostalgia as the weather becomes colder and autumn sets in. As a society, we tend to romanticise this period almost as a coping mechanism to combat the upset that summer is over, and soon we will be enduring the cooler months ahead....
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By , Oct. 8, 2024

Students’ Union reveals sanctions given to Warwick Tory society following ‘Nazi anthem’ video

Warwick Students’ Union (SU) has issued a statement to The Boar revealing sanctions placed on the Warwick Conservative Association in response to the ‘Nazi video’ incident. The statement begins with a “strong condemnation of the abhorrent behaviour that took place at the University of Warwick’s Conservative Association’s Chairman Dinner” and...
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By , Oct. 7, 2024