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Issue 1569

21st Feb 2014
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Benefits Britain and the ethics of TV-making

Grace Rahman asks whether a live debate was necessary

By Grace G Rahman Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com26 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

Star Cops: A sci-fi golden oldie

First let me say – no, it’s not as bad as its name suggests. In fact it’s nothing like its name suggest. The show itself jokes about how bad a name it is in its very first episode.

By Maciej Matuszewski Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com26 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Discover Islam Week!

Free dinner? Free cake? Islam? If you found yourself saying yes to one or more of the aforementioned, then carry on reading!

By Jawaad Farooq Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com26 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Not such Happy Days...

Disclaimer: do not book tickets for this as a February blues pick-me-up. The poster’s colourful, the title’s promising, but the only comedy you’ll get it the bleakest of tragicomedy.

By Clara Clark Nevola Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Confessions of a GTA: Part 11

Presenting as an undergraduate was always horrific. A lot of it had to do with that we (were all given the same project. Having to sit through at least 10 presentations on exactly the same thing, whilst noticing everything the other groups had done better, was not only boring but

By The GTA Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Immigration Bill has second reading in Lords

Immigration Bill has second reading in Lords

The second reading of the Immigration Bill took place in the House of Lords last Monday. The reading stretched over a seven-hour period during which the Peers discussed several aspects of the bill, including a lengthy discussion about the prospective problems facing overseas students due to the bill The second

By Joseph A L Letts Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read

Student Volunteering Week is here!

Next week is Student Volunteering Week (SVW), a nationwide celebration of the power of student volunteering. Imperial College London is one of many universities celebrating SVW, with activities coordinated by students from Imperial Hub’s Local Action Committee in collaboration with the Union.

By Rachel Tait Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com5 min read
Get Ready for RAG Week!

Get Ready for RAG Week!

RAG Week 2014 is coming! RAG gives you a unique opportunity to have the time of your life, while doing something good for the world.

By Maria Goryaeva Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read

Reconciling science with poetry

I am sat at a pew in Westminster Abbey, filled with a sense of awe and reverence. Unlike the elderly lady to my right, her hands clasped in silent petition, I am not here for prayer. I am, however, here on a pilgrimage of sorts in an attempt to understand the power and limits of science.

By Rory Fenton Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read

Keep Calm And Eat Chips

Felix Food tells you all about the crispy potatoes pieces

By Michael Y K Chung Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

Future of Social Media

Keeping us glued to our screens, and how to monetize it

By Osama Awara Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read

NekNominations - a fifth reported fatality

A fifth person has been reported as having died after taking part in NekNomination online drinking game.

By Maciej Matuszewski Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com21 Feb 2014 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com1 min read
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