The government has announced that it will set limits on new student recruitment for universities that perform poorly on the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), as it grants the Office for Students (OfS), the regulator of higher education in the UK, greater power. Currently, the OfS can fine universities that don’t...
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When you think of university sport, it’s likely that one of the first things that comes to mind is BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport). This is, perhaps, unsurprising: BUCS leagues dominate the university sport landscape, with athletes and teams travelling across the country every Wednesday to take part in...
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British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), the national body for competitive sport in higher education, has recently upgraded an exciting pathway into the world of football for undergraduate students via its Emerging Club Leaders programme. After a successful pilot year, which saw 31 students gain experience and opportunities in voluntary...
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At Warwick, sports club tours are not really about the sport – in fact on the trips, you are more likely to lose your voice from singing in the club than from shouting on the pitch. Whilst some domestic tours might involve a friendly fixture or two, international trips often...
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Deemed “the fastest-growing sport in the world” by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the emerging racquet sport padel has seen an exponential rise in popularity across Britain since the easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Last year alone, over 400,000 individuals across the country opted to play, marking a staggering rise of...
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On Sunday 12 October, I was one of 18,154 fans in attendance at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as Everton welcomed Manchester United in the Women’s Super League – the very first time Everton’s women had played at the all-new venue. This latest achievement is testament to those female players past...
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The University of Warwick has announced that it will begin a voluntary severance scheme for its staff, after the Vice-Chancellor admitted that savings must be made to manage rising costs. In a letter to staff, seen by Research Professional News, Stuart Croft said that it is clear that the University’s...
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Toni Morrison once said: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Shonda Rhimes did exactly that – she produced inclusive stories with complex characters, and became “the most influential showrunner in Hollywood” as Alex Cooper states in...
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I have always been an anxious traveller. I always worry about going through airport security. This year, I went on a trip with my friends over the summer and became the ‘dad’ of the group, making sure we all met up at the airport in good time and made it...
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Zara Siddiqui examines the art of philanthropy in the music industry and beyond.
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After being completely absorbed in the world of Ghost of Yotei (GoY) since its release, I can confidently say it is the perfect sequel to its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima (GoT). The combat is more diverse, owing to the multitude of weapons the protagonist Atsu can use, as opposed to...
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Since 2020, the film industry has undergone drastic change, altering what constitutes a ‘good’ actor, so which actors have exceeded mere talent and demonstrated genuine influence so far this decade? Timothée Chalamet: He was already a familiar face before the decade began thanks to his breakout role in 2017’s Call...
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It was on Sunday, October 19, in broad daylight, that a group of scoundrels managed to rob the world-famous Louvre. Passing through a first-floor window under heavy surveillance, they secured over £78 million worth of historic jewels in just seven minutes. A sapphire tiara, a necklace, and a single earring...
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