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UK universities to expand their campuses to India in bid to resolve financial worries

More and more universities are seeking to expand their campuses into India amid declining international student recruitment, despite employees and unions’ concerns over redundancies. Universities in the UK attracted over 125,000 students from India in the academic year 2022-2023, but study visa applications are declining, and experts warn that universities...
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By , Feb. 20, 2025

Celticism in fantasy literature

The Celtic cultures of northwestern Europe, spread across Ireland, Britain, and France, have long histories with rich folklore and mythology that have inspired many tales across the years, recently being used as the foundation for many fantasy novels. Some stories use figures and events in Celtic mythology as basic inspiration...
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By , Feb. 20, 2025

LEGO suffragette visits Warwick University to commemorate Coventry’s first female MP

A LEGO Suffragette named ‘Hope’ has visited the University of Warwick’s Faculty of Arts Building (FAB) to mark the 75th anniversary of Coventry’s first female MP. Hope is a life-size LEGO statue which was crafted for the UK Parliament in 2018 to mark the 100-year anniversary of women receiving voting...
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By , Feb. 20, 2025

Nasi Lemak: from banana leaves to white tablecloths

Born in the fields and kitchens of rural Malaysia, nasi lemak began as a humble meal. Its fragrant coconut rice and fiery sambal create a delicate balance of spice and comfort. Just a fourteen-hour flight away, you’ll find the vibrant streets of Malaysia, lush with hawker stalls nestled by the...
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By , Feb. 19, 2025