In Willy Russell’s two-hander play Educating Rita, there is a monologue where the main heroine talks of her desire for more. She speaks of being in the pub with her family and friends, all singing some song from the jukebox, turning round and seeing her mother crying. “I said ‘Why...
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The term ‘locking in’ is one of Gen Z’s favourite slang terms today. It refers to entering a state of intense focus, removing distractions, and committing completely to a task. Whether preparing for exams, finishing a project, or tackling a task, ‘locking in’ occurs when people focus solely on a specific goal. Across universities,...
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The University of Warwick spent over £230,000 on its summer rebrand and cannot say how much it will cost to implement, The Boar can reveal. A Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by The Boar shows the cost of designing the University’s new “visual identity” and brand positioning totalled £231,588, excluding VAT. The University declined, however, to give...
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I don’t know about you, but recently I’ve been finding it almost impossible to go to all of my lectures – especially since it’s a two kilometre walk from my accommodation in Sherbourne to Gibbet Hill. At the time of writing this article I have in fact skipped two days’ worth of lectures within four days. So, since I’m being inundated with messages from my coursemates wondering why I’m late to the day’s lectures, I would instead...
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In five years, rents on campus have increased by one third on average, with the cheapest option set to cost 53% more than in 2022/23. The average price of on-campus accommodation has risen by over £50 per week over the last five years. In 2022/23, average rent at Warwick was...
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Students can expect to scan their ID cards at every in-person teaching session as the University shifts to a digital system for logging student attendance, despite limited support from students. The digital attendance machines have already begun to be introduced to the Oculus building and will continue being rolled out...
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The University of Warwick has received an international award for professionalism and mercy, recognising the University’s ongoing demonstration of support for Ukraine. Usually reserved for medical and humanitarian efforts, the Order of St Panteleimon is a prestigious Ukrainian award, which has grown into “a global symbol of solidarity”. The Order was presented to the University to commemorate the...
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Leamington Spa has bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, a branch of the City of Culture initiative, with mixed response from University of Warwick students. The UK City of Culture initiative was launched in 2009 and has featured four winners, including Coventry in 2021. This year, the Department for...
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Splits have appeared among Reform politicians after the party’s Shadow Home Secretary, Zia Yusuf, threatened to pull funding from Bangor University, after its Debating and Political Society barred a Reform MP. The society had refused a request on 9 February for a Q&A session by Sarah Pochin, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, and Gen Z...
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Complaints and grievances made to the university ombudsman about UK institutions have reached record highs after a steady rise over the past few years. Most of the blame for this sharp increase has been placed on the harsh financial realities facing universities, leading to wage discrepancy and students’ needs not being met. The statistics provide proof of the dissatisfaction felt, with student complaint numbers...
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This section – looking back at stories from The Boar’s archive – originally appeared in Volume 48, Issue V of The Boar, published on Friday 6 March, 2026. 1976: Boris meets his end No, don’t worry: the departing hogs on this Boar’s editorial board aren’t running away with the slow...
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The annual BNOC competition, inspired by Warwick Grapevine and now hosted by the renowned Warwick Tea, is obviously a bit of fun… I would be the first to admit that. On the surface, it’s a quintessential Warwick tradition which thrives every year and brings fun to campus. For those less...
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Jack Thompson commentates on Heat Five of Battle of the Bands.
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