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Stop standardising universities or risk threatening academic autonomy, warns former Warwick head

Nigel Thrift, who served as Vice-Chancellor of Warwick for ten years, has warned that the “standardisation” and “industrialisation” of universities could threaten their “very nature”. Highlighting the warning in his new paper, Thrift, who left his role at Warwick in 2016, blames governments for the bleak outlook, stating they have...
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By , Feb. 26, 2025

Sean Baker delivers 2024’s funniest film in the devastating Anora

Anora is a film of contrast. Operating on narrative, visual, and characteristic levels, these contrasts are perhaps best exemplified by Anora’s opening and closing credits; the former features a colourful, almost floral typeface against a vibrant and glamorous environment while complimented by none other than Take That’s 2008 hit ‘Greatest...
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By , Feb. 25, 2025