The University and College Union (UCU) has voted to consider new options to resolve their long-running dispute with the government over cuts to higher education funding, which could include national industrial action. At the Union’s conference in Liverpool in late May, delegates decided to take action and vote for “the...
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Opinion Comedy Column For those who live in Leamington Spa, there is a divide that transcends North vs South and Viallis vs Sicilian Pizza: are you Team Lillington or Team Cubbington? To those who don’t live in Leamington, this may mean nothing at all. However, those who do will either...
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A report jointly commissioned by the University of Warwick has forecast the creation of almost 100,000 new jobs in the West Midlands by 2035. The report, commissioned with the University of Birmingham and carried out by London-based consultancy Public First, precedes the release of the West Midlands Regional Growth Plan...
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Just two weeks after lifting the Europa League, Australian coach Ange Postecoglou was relieved of his duties as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. A 1-0 win over English rivals Manchester United in Bilbao saw Spurs clinch their first major trophy since 2008, but this feat was not enough for Postecoglou to...
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On Netflix’s live-streamed event TUDUM, the cast of Stranger Things announced the release dates for the fifth and final season. This season will be released in three parts – the first four episodes on November 26; the next three on Christmas Day; and the finale on New Year’s Eve. The...
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Joshua Keeble talks about the varied impact lineup changes had on four bands.
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Three Boar writers give their opinions on what you should watch this Pride month! Here are their recommendations… 1. Call Me by Your Name (2017) dir. Luca Guadagnino By Yusra Babar “Because I wanted you to know.” I do not exactly remember when I first watched Call Me by Your...
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Ritz and glamour, elegance and class: every year the Cannes film festival offers a swish scene for iconic high-fashion moments. From May 12 to 23 this year, film stars walked the fest’s red carpet and posed at photocalls, raising the sartorial to the status of cinematic event. As ever, old...
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Since breaking out of lockdown, those working in the West End, London’s renowned theatre district, have tirelessly aimed to return attendance figures for performances to the levels they reached pre-pandemic. Their hardworking efforts have paid off. West End theatre attendance is at an all-time high, matching the figures of 2023...
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Although they can be overlooked at times, fashion choices are an integral part of films, often bearing a strong influence on not just film visuals, but also their narratives. Wardrobe choices are clear expressions of character and identity, enabling costume designers to harness fashion choices to highlight certain aspects of...
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After being asked to decide on the proper interpretation of the words “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act, the United Kingdom’s Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling on April 16th. Lord Hodge told the court: “The unanimous decision of this court is that the terms … refer to...
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Jamal Ali details his experience of Panda Bear at the Castle and Falcon in Birmingham.
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Once again, a brave gaggle of Warwick students swarmed the Art Centre black box studio to illustrate that student theatre has still got it! Reprising the beloved WUDS fund, Sarah Delappe’s The Wolves is directed by Isobel Kelly and Ruby McConville, and aided by Platform Student Collaborations. Upon entry we...
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