It’s September and I’ve moved into my new student accommodation – it’s time to liven up how my room looks, starting with the essentials. Maybe some bedding. I head over to the superstore to find colourful bedsheets and pillowcases. The only feasibly affordable bedsheet, however, is grey. In fairness, they’ve...
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The number of UK study visa applications this year has increased by almost a third compared to last year, despite the government’s tightening of visa restrictions. Figures from the Home Office show that, in May 2025, approximately 18,500 people applied for sponsored student visas. This marks a 19% increase compared...
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It’s been 22 years since an Anglo-American force invaded Iraq under the pretence that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Despite deeply antithetical public sentiment towards the conflict, a brutal war began. America and Britain rushed into a conflict for which the nation’s respective leaders, George W. Bush...
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When someone mentions the World Cup, most people’s minds turn to football, rugby, or maybe even cricket, but this June, a World Cup happened that most people probably did not know even happened: the Darts World Cup. Between Thursday 12 June and Sunday 15 June, 40 countries played darts in...
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When I go on my travels, I tend to enjoy places that are picturesque and tranquil, places that look like they have come straight out of a postcard. I usually enjoy colourful architecture and beautiful scenery. That is why on my last summer holiday, Skagen was an unexpected discovery. We...
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Animation has long been a deeply underappreciated art form, often written off as only good for the creation of shallow, meaningless children’s media. While much animation is perfect for young audiences, it is a skilled art form and has given life to many beloved stories that appeal to children and...
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If you are reading this, you probably love listening to podcasts and maybe even watch podcast recordings on YouTube. Perhaps, you are just wondering why people should want to listen to more podcasts? We know they are a seemingly new trend that has exponentially risen in popularity in the past...
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Sunrise and sunset, while fleeting by nature, are often prized as the most beautiful time of day. The low angle of the sun means the light has to make its way through more of the atmosphere, and therefore more of the particles that refract the light, filtering out blue wavelengths...
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A report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF), a cross-party think tank, has highlighted prominent geographical disparities within the university admissions process. A primary focus of the SMF report, entitled ‘Leave to Achieve’, is the deteriorating relationship between many universities and their local areas, with the report highlighting how these...
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Amid the hubbub of society life at the University of Warwick, there is one that sparkles the brightest. Warwick STAR (Student Action for Refugees) is a true treasure of Warwick life and is part of a national network of young people and students that aims to raise awareness as to...
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Ciara Flynn critiques the obsession with sensationalising female musicians.
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As a fan of survival games, The Alters by 11 Bit Studios caught my eye immediately. You might recognise 11 Bit Studios from games such as Indika or Frostpunk 2. This game, however, is their best one to date, in my humble opinion. The aesthetic is great. Even the game...
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The University of Warwick’s School of Engineering has received the highest honour for gender equality in higher education and research in the form of the Athena Swan Gold award. The Athena Swan Charter was established in 2005 and is a globally recognised and prestigious award that seeks to promote and...
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