WES 2025: Nobel laureate Michael Spence looks to the future
Abhay Venkitaraman discusses Michael Spence's keynote at the Warwick Economics Summit.
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The cost of travelling on the edge: Island nations face the rising tide
When you think of island nations, an image probably comes to mind: pristine oceans, sandy beaches, and vibrant coral-reef cover create a setting as idyllic as they come. Understandably, the attractiveness of island nations has made them a haven for tourism. Revenues from tourism often exceeds 40% of GDP in...
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WES 2025: UBS economist Paul Donovan bashes ‘prejudice politics’
Abhay Venkitaraman delves into Paul Donovan's keynote on day one of the Warwick Economics Summit.
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WES 2025: Does private healthcare undermine or uplift the NHS?
Abhay Venkitaraman discusses a healthcare policy panel event at the Warwick Economics Summit in the context of Labour's plans for the NHS.
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Warwick’s alpaca visits: wellbeing wonder or “publicity stunt“?
If there’s any animal that could be described as objectively adorable, it’s an alpaca. Adorned with oodles of bushy fur and large, lustrous eyes – there’s lots to love. Britain’s universities have caught on. Edinburgh, Glasgow, and yes, the University of Warwick have all recently hosted alpaca visits, where students...
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West Midlands Mayor launches consultation surrounding bus services
West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker, has opened public consultation regarding proposed reforms to the region’s bus services. The consultation was officially launched on 6 January. Taking place in person and on Transport for West Midland’s (TfWM) website over the next three months, thousands of people are anticipated to take part....
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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Australia trump India in fourth test
Spectators were treated to five days of action-packed cricket in 2024’s Boxing Day Test, which culminated in an 184-run victory for Australia. With their win, the Aussies took a key step towards claiming a 3-1 victory in their five-match test series against India on January 5th. At the close of...
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2025 Boar Resolutions
Happy 2025! Allow all of us at The Boar to inspire you with our bold new promises for the year – whether that's new sports, no coffee, or (finally) locking in academically.
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Council blunder leads to wave of public boozing
Council powers to tackle antisocial behaviour were restored earlier this month after an admin error caused an increase in public drunkenness within Coventry city centre. Coventry City Council introduced a Public Service Protection Order (PSPO) in 2017, which allows antisocial behaviour to be tackled even when no crime has been...
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Controversy after students stage anti-abortion protest at Cannon Park
Students have sparked backlash after they staged an anti-abortion protest at the entrance to Warwick campus on a University open day. The demonstrators, comprised of current and former Warwick graduates, staged the protest at the south end of Cannon Park on 19 October. The event was staged on behalf of...
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Apple Podcasts now available on Android devices
Arguably, it’s Apple that made podcasts mainstream. With the advent of iTunes 4.9 in 2005, the company streamlined the previous clunky process of listening to and downloading podcasts – propagating the medium to the many. For most of the time since then, Apple has been podcasting’s top dog. But recently, the...
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Library summer refit boosts accessibility and slashes energy use
The University of Warwick Library has carried out a wide range of renovations over the summer break – with more to come. Part of the revamp involves improving provisions for students with accessibility needs. A new Assistive Technology area will open this term on the Library’s floor 2 extension. Like...
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As climate change rages, the Green Party gains ground in England
With traditional party loyalties eroding by the day, Britain’s electorate is becoming ever more fragmented and volatile, undermining the two-party duopoly. This is exemplified by the rise of Britain’s burgeoning Green Party. Since 2019, the Party has enjoyed record levels of electoral success, with its tally of elected councillors rising...
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