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University of Warwick named amongst top 30 ‘most international’ universities in the world

The University of Warwick has ranked 27th on Times Higher Education’s 2025 list of “the world’s most international universities”, based on data from its World University Rankings.  The ranking highlights Warwick’s influence on an international scale and its reputation for excellent research and world-class teaching.   In 2025, the University...
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By , Apr. 6, 2025

University of Sussex issued with £585,000 fine for ‘breach of free speech responsibilities’

The Office for Students (OfS) have issued a £585,000 fine to the University of Sussex, following a three-year investigation into the case of former Sussex Professor Kathleen Stock.   Stock was the subject of student protest movement ‘Stock Out’ following her publication of her book Material Girls: Why Reality Matters For...
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By , Apr. 5, 2025

Lost in translation: sentiments English cannot do justice, with a focus on Camus’s ‘The Stranger’

George Orwell stated within his essay ‘Politics and the English Language’ that using Latin, Greek, or other foreign words and phrases in writing is ineffectual. “Bad writers, and especially scientific, political and sociological writers, are nearly always haunted by the notion that Latin or Greek words are grander than Saxon...
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By , Apr. 4, 2025

European universities look to recruit US scholars amid Trump’s funding cuts

European universities, such as Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), are looking to take on American academics searching for research opportunities, as their US counterparts see funding drastically cut under the new Trump administration.  Institutions such as NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention...
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By , Apr. 4, 2025

The rise of pimple patches

With the rise of elaborate skincare routines and TikTok’s ‘clean girl’ aesthetic, pimple patches have become more than just a skincare tool. They’re now a trendy accessory. So, do they improve your skin, or are they just a cute statement piece? This article explores the science behind pimple patches, their...
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By , Apr. 4, 2025