Issue 1673

Miracle material could bring an end to cracked smartphone screens

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are hoping that through combining different materials together, your iPhone may be made shatter-proof.

Mura Masa’s debut shows he’s one to watch

The young musician makes his mark on the UK charts

Dystopian sci-fi is absolutely necessary

Comment Editor Charles Titmuss argues that dystopian futures are vital, even in our modern age, as they allow us to prepare for a possibly-terrible future.

The Hydra x Barbican present: Gas + Huerco S.

Gas creates a sonic cathedral in the Barbican Centre

Opinion split over Union’s election invstigation

The Union’s decision after a complaint was raised over a mailing list has divided opinion of student representatives.

All the Little Lights: A Story That Needs Telling

Jane Upton's much-needed drama about sexual exploitation

Words of migratory flight

British-Somali women writers read their works as part of Sea Migrations, a collaboration between the London Literature Festival and Somali Week Festival

Imperial improves in PRES results, but continuing problems with PhD funding are highlighted

The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey results were better than 2015’s, but reflect issues with supervision and funding.

The Lady from the Sea: An adaptation worth its salt?

We travel to the Caribbean by way of the Donmar Warehouse for a refreshing take on one of Ibsen’s later works.

Mud, sweat, and beers: the Cross-Country racing season begins at Parliament Hill

ICXCAC kick off their year with a steep uphill climb, and plenty of baked goods to follow.