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Afghan students blocked from applying to some UK unis amid rising concerns over Taliban governance

Several UK universities have decided to suspend applications from Afghan students, while others have imposed tighter restrictions, amid rising concerns over the Taliban’s governance. The decision to suspend applications, which has been taken by several universities including Manchester, Bristol, Bournemouth, and Buckingham, comes at a time when the Home Office...
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By , Nov. 2, 2025

Michael On The Move: Exploring Cyprus

For the first edition of Michael On The Move, I have chosen a country close to my heart (many of my early summer holidays were spent here). This country is located in the Mediterranean, it’s the third largest island in the sea, and saw its highest temperature on record in...
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By , Nov. 2, 2025

A look at Leamington’s buses

The grievance between Warwick students and the bus service is longstanding – it is the dead horse we refuse to stop beating, but how warranted is this issue? A relatively high percentage of University of Warwick students live in Leamington Spa, and those who do not still commute frequently to...
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By , Nov. 2, 2025

Climate News: Scientists declare crossing of the world’s first climate ‘tipping point’ as coral reefs enter irreversible decline

The planet has crossed its first major climate ‘tipping point’, scientists warn, as record ocean heat drives the widespread, irreversible collapse of warm-water coral reefs – ecosystems that support nearly a billion people worldwide. The finding comes from the 2025 Global Tipping Points Report, authored by 160 scientists from 87...
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By , Nov. 2, 2025

Government urged to introduce ‘national skills wallet’ for students to track qualifications and achievements

Technology experts have voiced their support for the introduction of a ‘national skills wallet’, arguing that it would significantly enhance learning opportunities for both students and educators. The Digital Badging Commission, who recommended the idea in a new report, said that the skills wallet would serve as a digital record...
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By , Nov. 1, 2025