A night of wicked cabaret takes us back in time
The collaboration between ENO and the Gate Theatre brings together a set of songs banned by the Nazis for being ‘un-German’ – it’s a fantastical evening, which deserves a bigger setting.
Issue 1694
25th May 2018
Artists at Work – the original selfies
This new display of drawings at the Courtauld Gallery highlights some technical aspects of how artists work, but reveals much more about how artists really view themselves.
Imperial staff pay falling by 1.1% per year in real terms
A pay claim report states salaries have failed to keep up with inflation, while staff are often working more hours than permitted by law.
Courtney Barnett trades barbs for guitars
The slacker-rock queen returns, with an album that moves away from witty lyrics, and towards introspection.
Mobile phones make you hyper-social, not anti-social!
New reseach shows the most addictive smartphone functions are those that connect us to our fellow human beings, suggesting they feed our deep-seated drive for communication.
Getting down with the kids
Type I Diabetes can be a life-threatening condition that strikes the young. New scientific developments suggest we might be able to look to genetics to see who is most at risk.
Preconceived notions: reviews and sales
How the anchoring effect changes the way we look at games and makes us spend extravagantly.
Solar cells absorb 20% more light with nanoscale coating
The efficiency of solar cells has received a big boost from a tiny source.
Connect with Conservation: Malta bird massacre
Steve Allain, our resident conservationist, turns his attention to the threats to songbirds.
On Chesil Beach: A strained drama that loses it in the last act
In Dominic Cooke’s directorial debut, he sticks closely to Ian McEwan’s original book, but it’s clear he’s more comfortable with the theatre, with many aspects of the film resembling a stage play.
Ramadan: What is it? What does it mean? And how do you balance it with exams?
Last week saw the start of the month of Ramadan, during which time Muslims focus on inner reflection and spirituality. Students give their thoughts on what Ramadan means to them, and how to fast during the summer.
Philip Roth: Mourning the loss of an American literary giant
We take a look back at the great author's achievements.