The UK government has announced plans to reform apprenticeships in England, in a move that aims to broaden opportunities for young people and provide a route into critical sectors. Part of a wider initiative by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the proposals put an emphasis on training as an alternative to...
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Growing up and entering womanhood in our society is no easy task to master – frankly, it is quite the opposite. The challenge of finding oneself, whilst simultaneously being surrounded by gender-typical expectations is, to put it lightly, incredibly tough, and can at times feel ostracising. Especially since, no matter...
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Arguably, it’s Apple that made podcasts mainstream. With the advent of iTunes 4.9 in 2005, the company streamlined the previous clunky process of listening to and downloading podcasts – propagating the medium to the many. For most of the time since then, Apple has been podcasting’s top dog. But recently, the...
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On campus, there are ample opportunities to watch films. Whether you are a casual moviegoer or a self-proclaimed film buff, Warwick has something for everyone. Film and TV Society: Your Go-To for Themed Screenings and Social Events As the president of the Film and TV Society, I am very excited...
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The upcoming academic year will not only see students return to lectures and seminars, but also to pubs, bars, and clubs. The nightlife around the University of Warwick is almost as much a part of campus life as the campus itself — yet is it nearly as safe? To understand...
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Academics have warned of a ‘catastrophe’ facing Britain’s universities this year, as rising costs and falling enrolment numbers place huge pressure on institutions’ finances. It has led to suggestions that universities could be forced to abandon courses, cut staff, or even merge to avoid bankruptcy and closure. Such an event...
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The streets of Leamington Spa were a vibrant tapestry of colour and celebration on 17 August as the annual Warwickshire Pride festival returned to the Pump Room Gardens. Despite facing hate and vandalism in the run-up to the event, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies came together in a display...
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Figures from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) have revealed that most Warwick graduates earn more than students from other universities, boasting graduate salaries above their national subject average. Data compiled by The Sunday Times showed that, across 71 courses, the earnings of Warwick graduates eclipsed the national average in...
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A man has been arrested following an assault inside Kelsey’s nightclub in Leamington Spa last month, that left one person with serious head injuries. Warwickshire Police reported that a man had been left with “cuts to his head” after the assault, which took place on 11 August at around 2:50am. ...
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Articles in this section originally appeared in Volume 47, Issue I of The Boar, published Tuesday 24 September, 2024. HistSoc magazine launch The Warwick History Society has become the latest society on campus to field its own publication with the launch of Rewind magazine. Pitching itself as “the home of...
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Male students are “less macho” when sharing university accommodation with women, a joint study by Essex University and the University of Technology Sydney has found. Downing pints, flexing muscles, and jeering chants may all be – for better or worse – recognisable and often parodied features of university life. But...
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A-level results this year reached new heights, as the percentage of A and A* grades surpassed that of pre-pandemic records. 27.8% of grades achieved were marked at A or A*, a slight rise from last year’s results of 27.2%. In England, 9.3% of results achieved an A*, the highest since...
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