Why has UK productivity been so poor?
Max Wild explores why UK productivity has been so low, specifically relating it back to the global finance crisis, Brexit, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Soundtrack Space: Oppenheimer
Emily Gibbs as part of her new column 'The Soundtrack Space' discusses the soundtrack from 'Oppenheimer'.
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Incentivise shorter courses over full-time degrees, says former Open University VC
Professor Tim Blackman’s new report for the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) suggests that full-time honours degrees are an outdated form of study that do not provide people with lifelong skills and knowledge. The report, titled ‘A Call for Radical Reform: Higher Education for a Sustainable Economy’, contributes to the...
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Creative writing competitions
In this article, I’ve picked a few different creative writing competitions that are open or opening soon. Whether you’re interested in poetry, short stories, long fiction or non-fiction, there are many different competitions available – this is not a conclusive list so go ahead and look for a prize that...
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What’s going wrong for Slot’s Liverpool?
Following last Wednesday’s 0-3 loss at home at the Carabao Cup, Liverpool have now lost 6 out of their previous 7 games. This embarrassing result comes only five days after a 3-2 loss at Brentford, where Arne Slot’s men were thoroughly outclassed. Brentford went 2-0 up at 45 minutes, before...
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How To Get Into: Wednesday
Tom Manders-Trett discusses how to get into alternative rock band Wednesday.
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A student’s guide on where to live after first year
There are many options for post-Freshers living, whether you’re rocking the Kasbah in Central Coventry, roaming the Victorian boulevards of northern Leamington, or attending village fetes in Kenilworth, the world of the West Midlands remains your oyster. However, it can be difficult to know where to settle, so we’ve gathered...
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Pop tarot: Fake or fortune?
I’m sure you’ve seen it, TikTok videos and Instagram reels captioned, “If this video comes up on your for you page, it was meant for you!”, followed by a series of tarot cards laid out, promising you good fortune, perfect grades, and love… but only if you share the video...
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WES: Ian Gorham on strategy, execution, and marginal gains
Lex Gillard discusses Ian Gorham's talk during Warwick Economics Summit on his time as CEO of Hargreaves Lansdown
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Likely bedfellows: Why closer UK-China ties are no surprise at all
The rekindling of historic diplomatic and trade relations between the UK and China is just the beginning of a process of reconciliation, and the herald of a future that will likely be dominated by Chinese influence. Soon, in Beijing, economic talks between the UK and China will be held for...
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“It tells your secrets for you”: A conversation with Lora Mouna on songwriting, her Syrian identity, and her new single ‘How Did We Get Here’
Atticus Fear talks to upcoming Syrian-American artist, Lora Mouna, about her songwriting, influences, and future.
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So no one told you life was gonna be this way: A review of Friends! The Musical Parody
From the moment Friends! The Musical Parody began, the references, easter eggs, and laughs started and didn’t stop. Starting with U2’s ‘With or Without You’ and ending with Loreta’s ‘Trouble With Boys’, the show is framed by subtle and in-your-face allusions. The cast brought the New York apartment to Coventry...
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Lost in translation: The importance of authenticity in book to screen adaptations
‘BookTok’, the corner of TikTok where readers passionately share reviews, thoughts, and reactions, has become a cultural powerhouse. It has the ability to convert little-known novels into bestsellers. Therefore, it is no surprise that the television industry has started mining these viral sensations for content. Translating deeply personal, internet-fuelled connections...
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