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Curated Reads: relationships and dynamics

Previously in this column, I’ve discussed how individual characters can make or break a novel, and an aspect of that is how the characters interact with each other. This week, I want to explore books where the relationship between the characters is the driving force. From broken romances to terse...
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By , Mar. 13, 2025

Parenting Hell – a pitch to the non-parents

April 2020 was a bleak time for all of us. Locked indoors, binge-watching Netflix and occasionally gracing a Microsoft Teams call—as most students will recall— got boring eventually. For working parents of young children, however, the era may stand out as one of the greatest challenges of their lives. With...
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By , Mar. 13, 2025

Edinburgh University accused of using funding crisis ‘as a smokescreen’ following budget cut plans

The University of Edinburgh has announced plans to cut £140 million from its budget. This notice comes following a decline of international student recruitment and rising operational costs. However, cost cutting decisions have raised concerns amongst staff, students, and union representatives who question the necessity of significant cuts. Cash flow...
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By , Mar. 12, 2025