The number of Russian admissions for study in the UK has hit a record low, with an increasingly hostile climate towards Russians and higher visa refusal rates contributing to this decline. According to newly released Home Office statistics, only 1,275 Russian applicants were granted study or study-related visas between March...
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It’s time to start shaking those salads again — and honestly, I’m not complaining. Who wants to faff with a hob when the weather is basically tropical? Whether they’re part of your picky bits dinner, sitting next to a BBQ, or just something chilled to grab from the fridge between...
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On 1 June, the long-awaited disposable vape ban came into effect in the UK, with the aim of reducing their environmental impact and detrimental effect on public health. The ban was introduced as a result of the “devastating impact on our environment and biodiversity” of disposable vape products, as well...
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As someone who has always been an avid reader, could never choose a single favourite book, and loves to try a bit of every genre, I find that, on the surface, the book market today seems oversaturated with books that look the same. These seem to use the same buzzwords...
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Throughout my travels I have met a host of interesting and bizarre people. When initially writing this, dozens of brilliant people that I have met on my travels that deserved a mention came to mind, but I tried to limit myself to talking about two people. I am sure we...
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Warwick’s Moves+ programme is approaching its final lap before closure on Monday 30 June, just under two years after campus-wide implementation in 2023. The main reason that Warwick Sport has cited for the closure of the programme is the rising costs associated with operations, choosing instead to safeguard finances in...
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As most of us know, listening to music while studying or writing an essay can help focus your mind on the task at hand, and having your favourite video game as the soundtrack to your work can make it even easier to get through hours scribbling down notes or hunched...
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With the rapid growth in the demand for LGBTQIA+ representation in media, it is no wonder that the literary landscape has produced some of the most beautifully tragic and heartwarming stories of the twentieth century. Nevertheless, how many times have you as a reader found yourself wondering at the cluelessness...
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Freshblood festival is back for another year! This bold and exciting showcase of original student writing is testament to the creative talent Warwick has to offer. This year’s festival consisted of four completely new plays, ranging from a dystopian reality where eugenics are normalised, to a contemporary piece set in...
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Growing up through secondary school, the school library was my favourite place to be. I’d tear through books a week at a time and come out with the highest read word count in my class every term, but it wasn’t until I moved schools during sixth form that I realised...
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The first Very Light Rail (VLR) route in Coventry could be running as soon as 2027 after initial tests last month were praised by residents. Cllr Jim O’Boyle from Coventry City Council has hailed the project as a “cost-effective” alternative method of transport which will give the people of...
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At Warwick, there’s a weird but comforting sense that everyone is, at most, one degree of separation away from each other. You’ve either danced next to them at POP!, seen them perform at Dirty Duck karaoke, or nearly got physical with them over a T-Bar pool table. Despite the university...
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Association football only ranks third among Ireland’s most-watched spectator sports, something quite uncommon in Europe and even the rest of the world. But, given the competition with the nation’s native pastimes like hurling and Gaelic football, this isn’t much of a surprise. Nevertheless, Ireland’s national association football competition is only...
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