Re-evaluating the British Empire: Cotton, colonies and controversy
Zara Siddiqui tackles the controversial 2024 IEA report, exploring whether this narrative is a biased revision of history.
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Russell Group calls for expanded visa eligibility to improve UK-US research links
The Russell Group has called for the UK government to develop stronger ties between UK and US researchers, in hopes of securing and maintaining long-term partnerships. This has been prioritised following the findings of a new report published in October by a group of research-intensive universities. US export controls [are]...
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‘National crisis’ as one in four UK university physics departments at risk of closing
An anonymous survey of physics department heads by the Institute of Physics (IoP) found that 26% anticipated department closure within the next two years. The survey found that 60% expected courses within their physics department to face staff cuts, with four in five departments cutting losses. Most department heads (84%)...
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The landscape art of Nathan Fowkes: Adventure through colour and light
When I first came across Nathan Fowkes in a search for landscape artists to study for my A-Level art coursework, I understood exactly how a picture could paint a thousand words. Fowkes, by trade a concept animation artist for major feature films Rio 2 and The Legend of Puss in...
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Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust ranked third-worst in England
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) – which works in partnership with Warwick’s Medical School – has been ranked as the third-worst acute NHS trust in England. UHCW ranked above only the Countess of Chester Hospital Foundation Trust (at rank 133) and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn Foundation...
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Thousands of students caught using AI amid mounting academic integrity epidemic
The number of UK university students caught cheating using AI for assignments has rapidly increased in 2025, with apps like ChatGPT growing in popularity. Generative AI, while still a relatively new concept in academia, has been found useful as a guide or a grammar checking tool, and for helping students...
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Warwick drops out of global top 70 universities, as international opponents challenge UK universities
The University of Warwick has dropped out of the top 70 universities globally, falling five places to 74th place in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Warwick placed in 69th place in the 2025 rankings, but has seen their position slip in the 2026 list as the University – along with...
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Adult ADHD referrals paused by NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire as youth waiting lists top 7,500
Adults over the age of 25 in Coventry and Warwickshire are temporarily unable to receive referrals for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments via the NHS. The action was taken by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust on 21 May, with ‘urgent’ action needed to reduce the backlog of children...
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Warwick trials new coffee cup recycling scheme aimed at reducing waste on campus
The University of Warwick has partnered with waste management company Biffa to initiate a new coffee cup recycling scheme on campus aimed to reduce waste. The waste-reducing scheme is the latest action aiming to promote sustainability at the University, alongside the likes of Warwick Green Awards and Wednesday Warwick Wombles...
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The debate surrounding e-readers: print versus digital reading
Some would say that our mediums of reading have not transformed the experience much – after all, we have progressed from inscriptions on clay tablets to scrolling through text on digital tablets. However, nowadays there is a debate as to whether this rising culture of e-reading is overshadowing traditional print...
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Diversity scheme to support disadvantaged students ‘undermines’ Oxford’s integrity, claim professors
A diversity scheme which aims to increase the number of students from under-represented backgrounds at Oxford has been criticised by some professors for ‘undermining’ the university’s academic reputation. The Opportunity Oxford scheme currently reserves 1 in 10 undergraduate places for disadvantaged students, equating to 220 students in the upcoming academic...
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Children’s literacy rates are declining: how can we stop this?
Recent research has called for the urgent revival of children’s literacy. It has been found that only 3 in 10 secondary school pupils say that they enjoy reading in their free time, and just over half of primary school pupils. With children now steadily losing their interest in literature as...
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Three Gothic classics to read this Autumn
During Autumn, the days get colder and darker, which makes it the perfect time to curl up by the fire with your own tale of terror. Whether you are open to a new classic read to suit the mood of the changing season, or simply curious about this article’s perspective...
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