Disability rights activists in Coventry have protested against the Government’s disability benefits cuts, branding the plans as “a weak, cowardly attack” on over a million disabled people. The demonstration held in Coventry’s central Broadgate square on 22 March formed part of a ‘National Day of Action’ organised by disability rights...
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Having concluded over a decade ago, The Office continues to be an iconic part of American pop-culture. Scenes from the show still form part of contemporary meme culture, and its popularity has extended globally: until just recently, the sit-com was the most-streamed TV series on the entire planet. Set at...
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Abhay Venkitaraman speaks to Warwick Women in Economics about their efforts to increase diversity and inclusion.
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Abhay Venkitaraman discusses Michael Spence's keynote at the Warwick Economics Summit.
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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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Abhay Venkitaraman delves into Paul Donovan's keynote on day one of the Warwick Economics Summit.
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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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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, 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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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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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 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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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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