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From mystical forests, ancient river gods, to giant post-apocalyptic bugs: Studio Ghibli’s poignant environmentalism

Well-known for his beautiful, animated movies, Hayao Miyazaki has dedicated himself over the years to creating worlds of incredible warmth and poignant humanity that have haunted childhoods internationally. But, floating within the whimsical wonder of his films, Miyazaki’s politics can be felt, woven into the very fabric of his storytelling....
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By , May. 25, 2025

The mad titan of cinema: Looking back on the MCU

Ever since the release of Jon Favreau’s Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated and influenced the contemporary cinematic landscape, provoking both praise and scrutiny in equal measure. However, more or less since the release of the earth-shatteringly successful Avengers: Endgame in 2019, the MCU has received...
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By , May. 25, 2025

The debate over term-time travel

A YouGov survey conducted in April 2024 showed that nearly three in five parents would consider, or have already considered, pulling their child out of school for one or more days in order to have a term-time holiday. The same proportion also said that the threat of the unauthorised term-time...
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By , May. 25, 2025

LGBTQUIA+ societies call for boycott of University’s Pride Month over trans policy chaos

LGBTQUIA+ societies at Warwick, alongside Students’ Union (SU) representatives, have called for a boycott of Warwick’s Pride Month events, after condemning the University’s handling of its transgender inclusion policies.   In a joint statement, Warwick Pride, Warwick Trans* Soc, Warwick Sapphic Soc, The Qulture, and Warwick PLAN all criticised the...
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By , May. 24, 2025

Over 4 in 10 universities facing financial deficit by summer, as OfS prepares for university closures

Four in ten universities across the country are facing a financial deficit, as drops in international student recruitment and inflationary pressures place higher costs on universities.  The Office for Students (OfS), the regulatory body for universities, is making preparations to force closures and staff cuts.  The financial strain on universities...
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By , May. 24, 2025