The University of Warwick urged its departments to “take more students” last year, despite raising concerns that the decision could have “consequences” for its undergraduates, The Boar can exclusively report. Meeting notes, seen by The Boar, show that departments were asked as early as April to increase undergraduate (UG) intake...
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The start of a new year can bring, for many, uncertainty, whether that be with the changing of goals or the pressure to modify and reinvent ourselves. Through his podcast, Psychology Unplugged, clinical psychologist Dr Corey Nigro allows us to look into the wonderful world of psychology and the brain...
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The world of Bridgerton, as we know it, has finally caught up to this season’s latest trends. Bridgerton: The Official Podcast now has it’s first episode streaming on UK podcast sites. If you’re already feeling lost after finishing the first part of season 4 in record time, then this is...
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On a nippy January afternoon, I wander into the cosy depths of the Dirty Duck. 1pm is a little early for a pint, regrettably, but it’s a fitting venue to meet the co-presidents of the UK’s oldest student-run real ale society. Fresh from a night of raucous circling, James Freed...
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Happy 2026, Warwick! I hope you have had a restful and enjoyable Winter break, whatever that may mean for you. Whether you spent New Year’s out on the town until four in the morning or curled up in bed watching a Christmas film, whatever you did is valid. Of course,...
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Before I delve into the wardrobes of Mr and Mrs Beckham, I have to address the elephant in the room. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you will have heard of the drama around this family. Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son, posted...
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Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party, has received a lot of attention for his “radical” position on wanting to legalise all drugs. Keir Starmer called the Greens ‘nuts’ for the idea, whilst Zia Yusuf has frequently used Zack’s policy idea as a route of attack. Of course, discussions...
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Alton Towers has always been unique: situated within the grounds of the former country estate of the Earls of Shrewsbury, it offers a strange blend of the gothic architecture of the 19th century, and modern leisure entertainment. When you take a look at its marketing however, things become altogether stranger....
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As the brutal war in Ukraine approaches the end of its fourth consecutive year, its future trajectory remains highly uncertain. While there is vague talk here and there of progress toward a resolution, many people have lost track of the conflict. Meanwhile, other areas demand attention. As Gaza and Trump’s...
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Amy Poehler’s Good Hang took the award for ‘Best Podcast’ at this year’s Golden Globe Awards. The interview-style podcast has seen Poehler chat to guests from across industries, including Seth Meyers, Reneé Rapp, Michelle Obama, and most recently Jennifer Lawrence. The Golden Globes say this inclusion is “an effort by...
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From first-year internship seekers to final-year graduate job hunters, LinkedIn is a frequent topic of conversation among Warwick students. These LinkedIn warriors scroll through internship announcements, job advertisements, and posts featuring prizes achieved and top grades earned, watching as the boundaries between career preparation and social comparison become blurred. Hustle...
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As we counted down in anticipation, the dark sky of December 31 seemed to glow with the promises of the next year: 2026. It sounds futuristic, a year belonging to a faraway, high-tech multiverse. Having braved January, we are now living in its formidable modernity. People wait anxiously for the...
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Hello all, and welcome back to the next edition of this column. I’m writing this one from the best building on campus, the FAB, while procrastinating instead of getting on with my work. I was a bit stuck on which country to focus on this time, so I turned to...
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