Four in ten universities across the country are facing a financial deficit, as drops in international student recruitment and inflationary pressures place higher costs on universities. The Office for Students (OfS), the regulatory body for universities, is making preparations to force closures and staff cuts. The financial strain on universities...
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The latest Ethnic Representation Index report (ERI) has recently been released, shedding light on the mixed state of diversity in UK educational institutions. Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) representation among academics rose to 20.2% in the 2022-23 academic year, compared with 18.5% the year before, marking a significant improvement....
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A huge fire has destroyed significant portions of the Henley College building in Coventry, with police investigating suspected arson. Fire commander Ryan Donaldson estimated that a total of “70%” of the structure had been damaged in the blaze, as local residents were warned of the fire potentially spreading to neighbouring...
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President Donald Trump’s unprecedented campaign against America’s higher education institutions continues, as Harvard University maintains its refusal to adapt to policy demands. Since his inauguration in January, President Trump dismantled the Department of Education and is now focusing his attentions on Harvard. The Trump administration kept a watchful eye on Harvard...
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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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This article is the opinion of another organisation and is not affiliated with The Boar. The upcoming Warwickshire County Council Elections take place on Thursday 1 May. Any student who prioritises the environment, wants to see an improvement in student services, and lives in South Leamington, Cryfield, Heronbank, or Lakeside...
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Jack Keen analyses America's recent trade policy and its likely impact on Americans and the global economy.
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The results of 2025’s UK Youth Poll have highlighted the key areas of concern for young people, including social media, politics, and toxic masculinity. The survey, published by Glasgow University’s John Smith Centre, polled the 16–29-year-old demographic, resulting in some interesting findings regarding young peoples’ priorities. The economy is seen...
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Coventry University has revealed plans to open a new campus in India, making it the first English university in the country’s GIFT City business district. The new branch of Coventry University could see students enrolled and studying as early as 2026. The move comes amid growing financial pressures on universities...
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to increase domestic timber production by removing key environmental protections on public land. The order makes available more than 50% of US protected national forests for cutting – around 280 million acres of forest, larger than the size of California. The administration...
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Following the pressures of the First World War, a new nation, The Republic of Türkiye, was born from the dissolving Ottoman Empire. The country has followed an incredible story of political evolution from a single-party state to multi-party elections. However, since the election of Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has seen a...
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Kier, the construction firm, has been appointed as the lead contractor for phase 1 of the University of Warwick’s “world-leading” new building looking to expand the STEM and Social Sciences facilities with a £700 million investment. The new development will deliver cutting-edge laboratory space to support the next generation of...
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The University of Warwick has pioneered a new sleep therapy which promises to improve mental health among UK workers. The therapy takes place online and is a hybrid approach to treat insomnia and emotional regulation which aims to improve sleep quality and mental health. Poor sleep has a massive knock-on...
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