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The Sound of Your Voice – a short story

The door opens but you don’t come in. Not yet- preparing yourself. I can hear you, out there, whispering the words you’ve rehearsed. Your voice sounds like an echo from a half-remembered memory, and suddenly I’m sixteen again, sitting in some sweltering English classroom, watching as the sweat treks its...
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By , May. 8, 2025

“Unprecedented volume” of antisemitism at UK universities prompts calls for public inquiry

Calls are growing for a public inquiry into antisemitic abuse at British university campuses, as one minister says that the problem has got “out of control”. Jewish university students have reported increasing incidents of verbal abuse, threats of violence, and a tone of indifference in recent months, with many calling...
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By , May. 8, 2025

Dreaming on shifting ground: Homebound review

Beginning with birdsong and a meet-cute, the first moments of Homebound are open and sweet, with many possibilities as to what will happen to our young, idealistic central couple, Noah and Zara. Then the war is revealed. Every day life is curfewed and communities become broken by bombs. The loose...
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By , May. 7, 2025

Trump administration causes turmoil over international students’ visas

In a surprising U-turn, the Trump administration has reversed efforts to revoke the student visas of thousands of international students studying in the United States. The move comes after weeks of backlash from students, universities, and federal judges. The Department of Justice announced on 25 April that Immigration and Customs...
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By , May. 7, 2025

Row between Trump administration and Harvard deepens after university rejects policy change demands

President Donald Trump’s unprecedented campaign against America’s higher education institutions continues, as Harvard University maintains its refusal to adapt to policy demands.  Since his inauguration in January, President Trump dismantled the Department of Education and is now focusing his attentions on Harvard.  The Trump administration kept a watchful eye on Harvard...
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By , May. 5, 2025

Warwick electric delivery vehicle trial could spell new future for home deliveries

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is set to trial its new electric delivery vehicle fleet, designed to reduce carbon emissions, across the University campus.  WMG has collaborated with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to innovate a petrol-free alternative delivery vehicle that aims to replace petrol and diesel vans in the future....
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By , May. 5, 2025

The science of ‘floor time’

At some point in your life – likely during exam season – you’ve probably found yourself sprawled out on the floor of your home staring at the ceiling, wondering how life got to this point. Or maybe you’ve seen it on social media: people dramatically flopping onto the ground as...
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By , May. 5, 2025