My first few months studying abroad in Sweden have highlighted the many different ways of assessing work in higher education, with the UK diverging significantly from much of the globe. Having completed several assignments at the University of Gothenburg, it is clear that the pass/fail system is much more beneficial...
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Of the many Swedish islands I’ve visited while on my year abroad, none have quite impressed me as much as Gotland, Sweden’s largest island located in the centre of the Baltic Sea. I signed up to this trip with ESN Gothenburg (Erasmus Student Network) and spent the entire weekend exploring...
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Dame Maggie Smith, the acclaimed actress whose career spanned more than six decades, has passed away at the age of 89. A statement from her sons said she died peacefully in hospital on the morning of 27 September. This has led to an outpouring of grief and tributes from fans,...
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As I step into the start of my second month studying abroad in Sweden, I’m still trying to wrap my head around the wonderful opportunities that have unfolded before me. From Swedish traditions to breathtaking landscapes, each day of this study abroad experience has been unforgettable so far. Exploring the...
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I have been living in Sweden for almost three weeks, a little way through my year abroad as a Sociology student. Known for its breathtaking landscapes, connection to nature, and high quality of life, Sweden was always going to be at the top of my list when choosing the country...
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Melanie Barratt has become the first blind woman to successfully complete ‘the Channel swim’ having previously won two golds, two silvers, and a bronze medal at the Paralympic games in 1996 and 2000. The swim started on 28 August from Shakespeare Beach in Dover and finished on Cap Gris Nez...
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Based on Agatha Christie’s short story, and later adaptation into a celebrated play, Witness for the Prosecution brings to life the intricate twists and turns of a legal battle where nothing is as it seems. Performed inside the magnificent surroundings of the London County Hall, the play follows Leonard Vole,...
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In the magical world of musical theatre, few productions have managed to perfectly blend history, comedy, and sharp wit as successfully as Operation Mincemeat. With an outstanding script, catchy songs, and talented ensemble cast, this show fantastically tells the true story of a relatively obscure World War II deception operation,...
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From the 18th-21st June 2024, Warwick’s DofE Society set out on their long-awaited trip to the Lake District, England’s largest national park home to Scafell Pike, its highest mountain. Our journey began at Cannon Park Car Park where, once again, we were faced with the challenge of fitting everything into...
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I don’t know about you, but I do love a good personality test; whether that be ‘which Disney Princess are you’ or ‘which ice cream flavour are you’, I’m sure we’ve all got lost down a rabbit hole with these kinds of tests at one point in our lives (usually...
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All I ever talk about is books, books and more books…you’re probably sick and tired of me by now. So, I thought I’d be a bit different and let my friends take the stage to tell you a bit about some of their favourite books. We’ve been part of our...
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Having read the A Song of Ice and Fire series and watched all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, the idea of a prequel always excited me. Based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire and Blood, HBO’s House of the Dragon, set roughly 200 years before the events of...
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For many of us, there are just three meals of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s simple, it’s repetitive, and it’s what we’ve been used to our whole lives. However, for those of us who like to spice up our lives a little bit, there also exists a magical...
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