Contact-tracing may trigger a new era of surveillance
Suad Izhac argues that we should be wary of proposed contact tracing measures, though they may be necessary.
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Clap for Carers is heartwarming but hollow
Suad Izhac argues that, though touching, Clap for Carers is ineffectual, calling for more investment in the NHS.
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In interview with: Tina Kover
The Warwick Prize for Women in Translation aims to address the gender imbalance in translated literature. The prize is awarded annually to the best eligible work of literature written by a women, translated into English.
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Has the campaign novel gone out of fashion?
Suad Izhac writes about the current trend in literature which favours more implicitly political novels over the traditional campaign novel.
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BAME representation in children’s literature
Suad Izhac writes about a recent study conducted surrounding the lack of BAME representation in children's literature.
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Tipping culture is doing more harm than good to our society
Tipping may have begun as a kind token of gratitude but today the pressure to tip, and to tip well, has become a cultural obligation, rather than a measure of good service. Introduced in Britain back in the 1800s, it was customary for diners to hand over a tip before...
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Deepfakes are on the rise: the dangers they pose in a world of fake news
Gone are the days when postal votes were the primary concern of election meddling. Today the threat lies in “deepfakes” – false videos manipulated by Artificial Intelligence. With the 2020 US presidential elections around the corner, deepfakes hold the potential to throw the election cycle into confused chaos. The word...
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Literary characters in exam season
As exam season is upon us, Suad Izhac introduces some familiar literary faces you may start recognising around campus.
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Stratford Literary Festival: Ed Husain on ‘Islam, why we misunderstand it’
Suad Izhac shares the highlights from the Stratford Literary Event where Ed Husain discussed his book 'The House of Islam: A Global History'.
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Refugee tale wins Waterstones children’s book prize
Suad Izhac discusses the most recent winner of the Waterstones children's book award, 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' by Onjali Q Raúf.
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The gender bias in book marketing
If we think back to the 1800s, a time in which female writers were not viewed with the same credibility as male writers, it is understandable why many female authors wrote under male pseudonyms. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë famously wrote under the pen names Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell....
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