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War and Peace – is it worth reading?

More often than not, War and Peace is the work that comes to mind when one thinks of a long book. When editions often total over 1,400 pages, this is hardly surprising; it is a mammoth work, as difficult to physically hold as it is to endure. Ever since I...
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By , Sep. 30, 2025

Explore the world without leaving campus

At Warwick, adventure begins long before you even set foot on a plane. Societies here turn curiosity into journeys that stretch across countries and cultures.  Campus is bustling with opportunities to discover different cultures in between lectures and late-night study sessions. Warwick’s travel and cultural societies provide your ticket to...
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By , Sep. 30, 2025

US reputation as safe destination for overseas students dramatically falling, survey finds

A recent survey suggests that students no longer find the USA a welcoming place to study, while the UK retained its spot as the most welcoming. Canadian educational technology company ApplyBoard polled 400 recruitment professionals on student trends and suggested that the results were partially due to the negative perception...
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By , Sep. 30, 2025

A podcast to sum up university

The Boar asked writers to choose one podcast that has been crucial to their university journey. The trio provide a much-needed voice of reason in a media ecosystem otherwise drowning in slop, misinformation, and Goalhanger podcasts. ‘The News Agents’ To call The News Agents an essential part of my commute is...
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By , Sep. 29, 2025

Podcast vs Paper

Although many people may prefer listening to their news rather than reading it, I have always been on the side which favours physical media. However, the consumption rates of not just tangible media but even of televised news are dropping, as more people turn to both national and student podcasts...
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By , Sep. 29, 2025