Issue 1562

Will Sweden’s Bechdel Rating Work?

The example above shows a script that is clearly not one which will stop denigration of women in films. It does however pass the Bechdel Test.

Imperial to create new Centres for Doctoral Training for postgraduates

Over 400 postgraduates will join seven Imperial doctoral training centres in the next five years.

Fashion Galore!

A brand new exhibition opened at Somerset house last week, documenting the life of the late Isabella Blow; a lady highly regarded within the fashion industry. Born into the privileged world of British aristocracy...

Geneva 2- Peace Talks for the Syrian Crisis

President Assad’s adversaries meet in the wake of ending the Syrian Crisis

First impressions DO count

At times you may feel like it’s almost a full time job in itself trying to get your first opportunity in the workplace. As we have talked about previously, there are a lot of considerations to take on board when seeking opportunities.

Nuclear agreement signed with Iran

But will it really manage to make the world a safer place?

Become a property owner in London

Are you thinking of buying property in South Kensington?

The magic of metamaterials

Keir Little talks about Harry Potter, US Defense research and the creation of a new frontier of science with Professor Sir John Pendry

Imperial Lobbies Lords For Our International Students

There are two proposals in the Immigration Bill in particular which affect international students...

Frozen rainbows and corkscrew lasers

Professor Ortwin Hess speaks to Keir Little about his research

Sach a Life: So long and farewell

In today’s world I would challenge any reader of this newspaper to nominate a sportsperson that they could truly say they have an emotional attachment to. Messi, Ronaldo, Federer, Nadal, Tiger Woods; these names roll off the tongue as behemoths of their respective sports.

A true modern masterpiece

Satyagraha has been lauded as a masterpiece of modern opera since its premiere in 1980. After witnessing it for myself, I can’t help but agree.