The success of Norway’s investment fund
Nikita Bavisha discusses Norway's investment fund success, comparing it to the UK's short-term approach to oil.
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Mindful Moments: what is ‘feminine energy’?
Last week, while having a lovely day out in Stratford-upon-Avon, I came across a beautiful crystal shop. I am not someone who is particularly interested in crystals or astrology; however, I am currently trying to be open to other ways of thinking and new ideas. So, I bought a crystal...
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Soundtracking Stories: How Instagram’s music feature makes your life a movie
Sanjana Iyer details the importance of music on social media, and recommends some songs to use if you're feeling stuck.
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To be or not to be: a celebrity in Shakespeare?
The 2024-25 theatre seasons have seen Shakespeare’s work dominating headlines. Actors such as Tom Holland, Sigourney Weaver, and Matthew Bayton have drawn in audiences with their preceding reputations and the promise of a newly imagined version of the classic text. Whilst many actors like David Tennant, Luke Thompson and Ian...
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Bible sales skyrocket among increasingly religious Gen Z
Sales of the Bible have risen greatly in the UK across the last five years among a spiritually-curious Generation Z, recent figures have shown. Figures collated by publishers SPCK Group using transactional information from Nielsen Book Data found a staggering 87% increase in national Bible sales between 2019 and 2024...
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De-extinction: How far has it come, and how far will it go?
Woolly mammoth, dodo bird, Tasmanian tiger – these previously extinct animals may soon be roaming their old habitats once again. At least, that’s what scientists are hoping for. Unfortunately, the reality is far less fantastical. Since Michael Crichton wrote Jurassic Park in 1990, palaeontologists, genetic engineers, and biologists have been...
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Murder on the dancefloor: the death of the club economy
Cianan Sheekey discusses the reasons for and the consequences of the decline in the UK's nightlife industry
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Prioritise regional education reforms over university progression, says Labour mayor
The current education system is failing to meet the diverse needs of young people and must be reformed to engage those not wanting to progress to university, Labour’s Andy Burnham has argued. The Mayor of Greater Manchester has claimed that a post-16 education system geared towards university progression was one...
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The 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction Shortlist announced
The Women’s Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction has announced its shortlist for both categories in preparation for the winner being announced on 12 June. Six novels from the world of fiction and six nonfiction books published between April 1 2024 and March 31 2025 in English are in contention for...
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Spotlight On: Erin LeCount
Lucy Gibbons demonstrates that Erin LeCount's production and lyricism make her a stand out artist.
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Solo-travelling: brave or foolish?
There is a certain romanticism in the idea of solo travel – one person, one backpack, and the world at your feet. The notion of setting off alone, untethered from routine and obligation, is both exhilarating and terrifying. Some view it as an act of bravery, a declaration of independence...
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What makes The New York Times games so addictive?
The gold and emerald squares of the once-inescapable Wordle puzzle no longer swamp our social media feeds quite as they did in January 2022, when The New York Times (NYT) acquired the game for a seven-figure sum and sealed its place in millions’ daily routines. Maybe the crushing humiliation of...
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Experts to investigate allegations of student loan fraud
A Government investigation is set to begin into claims that student loan fraud is being committed by individuals with no intention to study. There are at least six ‘franchised universities’ where allegations of fraudulent activity have been made, said The Sunday Times. These franchised providers are smaller colleges affiliated with...
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