The perks and problems surrounding novel adaptations
Sidney Pycroft discusses the difficult art of adapting novels to the small or big screen, believing that win, lose or draw we are better off reading the source material regardless.
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University of Warwick crowned UK Esports University of the Year for third year in a row
Warwick Esports, the University of Warwick's official Esports society, have been crowned UK Esports University of the Year for the third year running
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Universities and students believe students have been ignored throughout the roadmap out of lockdown
The government has announced that all remaining students can return to university no earlier than 17 May.
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Michelle Donelan deplores literacy-lite exams at the University of Hull
The University of Hull is “dumbing down standards” by dropping requirements for good spelling, said Michelle Donelan, the universities minister.
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In a uni-induced reading slump? Here’s how to find your way out
Sidney Pycroft offers advice on how to break free from a uni-induced reading slump.
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In defence of old buildings and architecture
Sidney Pycroft talks about the value of old buildings, in regards to the recent news of the Carlton Tavern being rebuilt, and criticises modern architecture's aesthetic.
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Discord’s possible acquisition would be detrimental to its users
Microsoft is rumoured to be interested in buying Discord, Sidney Pycroft argues this would be detrimental to the existing user base and the gaming community.
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Does Nintendo have a consumer relations problem?
With Nintendo's recent de-listings of the 35th Mario Anniversary games and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light occurring as Sony and Microsoft announce game giveaways, Sidney Pycroft explores whether Nintendo has a consumer-relations problem.
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Portsmouth University asks students to lobby MPs over lockdown easing
Multiple universities and higher education bodies have been adding pressure to the government over lockdown easing relating to students after they were excluded from the next phase of easing.
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‘Pokémon’ has become boring, ‘Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ may entice me back
With the news of Pokemon Legends: Arceus Sidney Pycroft reflects on the current state of the franchise and whether this new game will draw them back to the series
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The proposed Penguin takeover of Simon & Schuster is bad news for all
Sidney Pycroft expresses concerns about the potential mega-publisher creating deal involving two of the 'big five' publishers: Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster.
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Where is the nuclear debate a decade after Fukushima?
A decade after the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant nuclear disaster, caused by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, and nearing 35 years after Chernobyl, the nuclear debate has not moved much at all. It is no surprise following the incident that the practical step was taken to decommission most...
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The Green Opinion: we cannot, and should not, completely phase out nuclear energy
Nuclear energy causes widely acknowledged problems of waste, disasters, and energy politics. However, this poisoned chalice is also our only hope towards consistent, more sustainable, and environmentally-friendly energy. Despite the strong arguments we have heard in the media for a full move towards green energy, nuclear may well be the...
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