In 1503, Leonardo da Vinci began work on one of the (if not the) most famous paintings in the world: Mona Lisa. Da Vinci’s painting was acquired by the French King, Francis I, after he died in 1519, ...

As winter lingers with its grey skies overstaying their welcome, I find myself craving the warmth of spring. There’s something inherently uplifting about the season – pastel blossoms, sun-drenched ...

Youth unemployment in the UK has reached its highest level in over a decade, with 987,000 young people aged 16 to 24 classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training) by the end of 2024 — ...

There is no singular ‘neurodivergent experience’ at university. Not only do many labels fall under this umbrella term, but all neurodivergent conditions are experienced uniquely by the individual, and ...

April 2020 was a bleak time for all of us. Locked indoors, binge-watching Netflix and occasionally gracing a Microsoft Teams call—as most students will recall— got boring eventually. For working ...

The Loft Theatre in Leamington Spa is easily one of the best local gems in town. Recently, I was lucky enough to attend a tour of the theatre, led by Artistic Director Sue Moore, and have been given ...

Previously in this column, I’ve discussed how individual characters can make or break a novel, and an aspect of that is how the characters interact with each other. This week, I want to explore books ...

Time for the Romans was divided differently, with the Kalends, the Ides at the start and middle of each month, respectively, and the Nones sitting between them. With the intention of maintaining and ...

The University of Edinburgh has announced plans to cut £140 million from its budget. This notice comes following a decline of international student recruitment and rising operational costs. However, ...

Depictions of what is considered holy have been the topic of artistic inspiration throughout human history. From The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo to the Islamic mosaics that cover mosques. Art has ...

Up to ten British universities are at risk of declaring bankruptcy because of their reliance on unstable franchising deals, which allow private sectors to run and teach courses. Initially started as a ...

Just under a year ago, Apple Music released their rather miscalculated 100 Best Albums list, and among the many classic albums insulted was Bruce Springsteen’s third, seminal album, Born to Run (1975) ...