In the run-up to the Warwick Students’ Union (SU) Spring Elections, The Boar offered all Full-Time Officer (FTO) candidates the opportunity to be interviewed. Diya Gupta, a First-Year Data Science Student, joined the News team to discuss her pitch for the position of Vice-President for Welfare & Campaigns. Why did you decide...
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Coventry City Council has rejected a motion to trial a four-day working week, proposed by Councillor Grace Lewis, a Warwick alumna, amid growing national debate on the model. Under a four-day working week, employees are expected to perform 100% of their tasks in 80% of their current hours, without a...
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Happy 2026! Allow your favourite student journalists to inspire you with our annual attempts at renewal – whether that's proper hydration, banishing doomscrolling, or perfecting the art of the Letterboxd review.
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Everyone loves the Christmas Special – the seasonal spin-off of all your favourite shows. But with countless options out there, and some that feel more like money-making ploys, how do you choose your viewing wisely this December? Here’s my unapologetically personal list of the Christmas special episodes guaranteed to leave you feeling festive. You should watch them...
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It’s a well-known stereotype that French people love to protest. Like all stereotypes, some national clichés ring truer than others (Parisians might not actually be as rude as we think). But after having had all but one of my classes cancelled in my first week studying at Sciences Po Lyon,...
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The British public still supports equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) work in UK universities, though support has dipped slightly since last year. EDI initiatives in higher education include training academics on diversity and free speech, and targeting underrepresented groups for admissions. The new findings by think tank More in Common...
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Most people associate arriving in a new country with the sensation of stepping off a plane: the immediate rush of hot (or cold) air as you step onto the runway. But for centuries before air travel’s dominance, people made slower journeys by train, boat, and on foot. Even today, I’d...
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ChatGPT, the most widely used artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, has introduced a study mode aimed at university students. The launch comes amidst ongoing debates about the role of generative AI in higher education and concerns about rising cases of AI-related academic misconduct in the UK. Released on 30 July 2025,...
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that countries have a legal duty to prevent climate degradation. The advisory opinion, delivered by the United Nations’ (UN) highest court, opens the door to potential legal action against high-emitting nations. The court clarified that states have responsibilities to address climate change...
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Interrail is often seen as a young person’s rite of passage, and for good reason. With passes starting at £182 for four days of almost unlimited travel, it’s one of the cheapest and most flexible ways to criss-cross Europe by train. But between accommodation, seat reservations, and sightseeing, out-of-pocket expenses...
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The current education system is failing to meet the diverse needs of young people and must be reformed to engage those not wanting to progress to university, Labour’s Andy Burnham has argued. The Mayor of Greater Manchester has claimed that a post-16 education system geared towards university progression was one...
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Education Minister Catherine McKinnell has confirmed the government’s plans to move ahead with a new GCSE in natural history. The announcement follows more than a decade of campaigning by environmentalists, who have been pushing for the qualification since 2011. The new subject will enable young people to learn about organisms...
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The UK is home to some stunning nature, from the Lake District and the Brecon Beacons, to Loch Ness and Giant’s Causeway. But much of it lies on private property, and even on public access land recreation is limited to certain activities. This isn’t the case in Norway and Sweden,...
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