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Coastal and rural would-be students ‘held back’ from attending university as rural-urban divide widens

Coastal and rural areas are becoming higher education ‘cold spots’, new research has found, with the government being warned it must tackle rural-urban disparities or risk exacerbating inequalities. The report, published by the Ruskin Institute for Social Equity (RISE), found that students from free school meal backgrounds in rural areas...
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By , Jun. 5, 2025

⁠Nostalgia Corner: ‘Murder Most Unladylike’

British boarding schools have been romanticised for generations, with countless children dreaming of joining their favourite fictional institutions alongside beloved characters. Whether it’s heading down to Cornwall to join the girls at Malory Towers, or journeying north to the windswept Scottish Highlands to walk the halls of Hogwarts, these stories...
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By , Jun. 5, 2025

The seven-year etch: Warwick’s sculpture epidemic

We at Warwick are known for our sculptures. A quick Google will demonstrate the plethora of on-campus art prevalent around the university. We even have a sculpture trail for those looking to procrastinate further on their impending Tabula deadlines. All come equipped with descriptions of being ‘exciting’ and ‘in the...
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By , Jun. 5, 2025

Video Game Themed Cookbooks: Labours of Fan Love

Passion for video games will always produce some interesting merchandise, but cookbooks are a highlight! It allows a connection to video games, which many crave through role-playing games. As soon as a video game reaches a certain level of popularity, it gets a cookbook. At this point, it seems like...
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By , Jun. 5, 2025

The injustice of the cancelled television series

The television industry has boomed thanks to the rise of streaming services. These platforms churn out an incredible amount of original content in a single year, presenting a threat to any lesser-known but well-loved series as they are inevitably cut and replaced with an endless stream of new content. One...
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By , Jun. 4, 2025

Coventry University’s Assembly Gardens to become hotel and shopping complex in multi-million-pound transformation

The University of Coventry plans to transform the former site of Assembly Festival Gardens into a multi-million-pound complex featuring hotels, shops, and hundreds of new homes. Assembly Festival Gardens, situated on Little Park Street in Coventry, near the city centre, was an outdoor space that served as a venue for...
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By , Jun. 4, 2025