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1st Oct 2021Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents
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A look at climate change films
Film Editor Eva Borras Paredes takes a look at what to watch when you want to learn a bit more about climate change
The Father ★★★★☆
With wins for both Florian Zeller and Anthony Hopkins for Adapted Screenplay and Actor in a Leading Role, The Father has solidified its place as one of 2021's best movies.
Red Moon Tide ★★★☆☆
Red Moon Tide is the latest feature by Galician director, screenwriter, and cinematographer Lois Patiño. A much-loved member of a rural fishing community has gone missing, and ever since his disappearance an immobilising curse has worked its way into each of the villagers.[Red Moon Tide is streaming on MUBI
Sound of Metal ★★★★☆
Film contributor Eva Borras reviews one of the most highly anticipated films of 2021, as well as one of the most critically acclaimed: The Sound of Metal. Having recently picked up Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Original Screenplay, and winning the Oscar for
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Peter Haynes to take over Provost role in October
Professor Peter Haynes has been appointed as the new Provost and Deputy President of Imperial College. The current Vice-Provost for Education and Student Experience, Haynes will succeed the outgoing Provost, Professor Ian Walmsley, who has served in the role since 2018. Imperial President Hugh Brady said Professors Haynes and Walmsley
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Imperial maintains second place in QS world rankings
Imperial College has been ranked the second-best university in the world, and the best university in Europe for the second consecutive year by QS. MIT maintained the top position in the rankings for the 14th year in a row. The College ranked highly for its sustainability, ranking joint seventh in
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Why RAG’s bungee jump event never took place
Earlier this academic year, Imperial Raising and Giving (RAG), had announced the return of their charity bungee jump after a hiatus of 10 years. The event, however, was postponed several times, and Felix can now reveal why it was cancelled. The event, initially scheduled for November 13th, was postponed several
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Palestine protests ramp up as year ends and tensions rise
Saturday 7th June: Pro-Palestinian protestors hold banners as they stand on ALERT at the Great Exhibition Road Festival. Tuesday 10th June: A student announces a hunger strike asking for Imperial to investigate Islamophobia and anti-Arab racism, form a student-staff working group on ethical investment, and divest from arms companies accused