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Warwick electric delivery vehicle trial could spell new future for home deliveries
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is set to trial its new electric delivery vehicle fleet, designed to reduce carbon emissions, across the University campus. WMG has collaborated with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to innovate a petrol-free alternative delivery vehicle that aims to replace petrol and diesel vans in the future....
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Myanmar earthquake – a nation in crisis amid catastrophe
On March 28 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck through the heart of Myanmar and Thailand. It was the most powerful earthquake in the region since 1912, devastating central regions like Mandalay and Sagaing. With over 3,600 people already confirmed dead, more than 5,000 injured, and hundreds still missing, the...
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Higher tuition fees and more government support needed to protect universities, education chiefs warn
Leading education groups have called on the Government to further increase university funding, warning that current measures do not go far enough to save cash-strapped institutions from collapse. Earlier this month, university presidents from across the UK highlighted the financial struggles faced by institutions at hearings of the House of...
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Future climate leaders attend Warwick’s Sustainability Training Academy in Venice
Future climate leaders attended Warwick’s Sustainability Training Academy (STA) in Venice from 30 March to 5 April 2025, aimed at equipping them with the necessary tools for successful environmental action. Focusing on the advancement of interdisciplinary research, the STA intends to ensure activists and leaders are able to combat the...
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UCU announces academic boycott of Brunel University following job cuts
The University and College Union (UCU) has announced an academic boycott of Brunel University London following massive job losses among staff members. The UCU announced the boycott on 15 April, expressing concerns that “the future of entire academic departments are under threat”. The Union’s higher education committee confirmed its support...
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University of Warwick named amongst top 30 ‘most international’ universities in the world
The University of Warwick has ranked 27th on Times Higher Education’s 2025 list of “the world’s most international universities”, based on data from its World University Rankings. The ranking highlights Warwick’s influence on an international scale and its reputation for excellent research and world-class teaching. In 2025, the University...
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What lessons can be learnt from The Warwick Tea Big Name on Campus Competition?
On the 3rd of March 2025, The Warwick Tea, an Instagram account that posts confessions and drama at the University of Warwick, decided to host a competition to determine the biggest names on campus. The contest primarily aimed to discover the most popular people on campus. Whilst it did serve...
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UCU holds ‘alternative’ open day at Coventry University as hundreds of jobs at risk of axe
Students and staff at Coventry University have hosted an ‘alternative’ open day to protest against controversial policies and budget cuts which could lead to hundreds of job losses. Protestors and activists at the university marched across their campus on 15 March in solidarity against the proposed budget cuts and a...
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Is Serbia one of the most underrated destinations for students?
Serbia, a country located in southeastern Europe, has a rich culture and history. Serbia is often overlooked by UK university students when deciding their next holiday destination. But why? University students typically tend to be on a certain budget that cannot be exceeded, especially home students on a student loan....
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‘One of the most prolific that we’ve ever seen’: UCL student found guilty of raping 10 women
A PhD student has been found guilty of rape after images of the crimes were discovered by the police. Zhenhao Zou, a 28-year-old Chinese international student, studying at University College London (UCL), sexually assaulted 10 women, two of whom have been identified. The eight remaining women are yet to be traced...
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Three Warwickshire Police officers suspended after being accused of sending “inappropriate” text messages
Three Warwickshire Police officers have been suspended after allegations that they sent inappropriate messages over WhatsApp. The incidents occurred from 10 February, 2025 until 12 February, 2025. Warwickshire Police disclosed that the suspensions were linked to an ongoing internal investigation already happening. A spokesperson for the force said: “The suspensions...
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SU Spring Elections 2025 Interviews: Muneeba Amjad, President
In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring Elections, The Boar and RAW 1251AM collaborated to offer all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Muneeba Amjad, current Vice President for Education, and one of four candidates running for President of the SU, was interviewed by student media...
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