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Tech Headlines: 29th November 2019
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News
Strike Action: Pensions and Pay
The Imperial branch of the University and College Union could not join with the nationwide strikes this week
Music
Starcrawler Comfortably Blows Minds at Camden Show
3 stars Ah, Underworld. So many incomplete memories of too many nights out. So many vivid memories of strange men standing just a bit too close when you’re just trying to have a night out with friends. Despite my current opinion of Underworld, it will always hold a special
Culture
Shook: Becoming a Father Behind Bars
5 stars Shook is as close to a perfect play that I think I have ever seen. Set in a prison classroom, three convicts, all with pregnant girlfriends, are receiving lessons on how to be fathers. Opening with rapid wit and banter the play first comes across as an entertaining
Science
Reimagined, Redesigned, and Revamped
It makes up part of the scenery at Imperial, sitting just a right turn out of the South Kensington tube station on Exhibition Road, but the Science Museum’s latest gallery is more than just background viewing
Business
Private Equity vs. Venture Capital: A Closer Look
Private equity and venture capital both refer to investments by individuals or firms/institutions in companies. However, the scale of the investment and the stage of companies they invest in differ. Private equity You can think of it as equity that is held privately, either by wealthy individuals or firms.
Science
The Power of Bugs in Today’s Climate Crisis
We all know the climate crisis is not one to be ignored for many reasons: increased natural disasters, extinction of wild animals, rising sea levels, food shortages and many more – but microorganisms may be the one to watch
Food
Recipe: Pasta Aglio e Olio
I first saw this amazing quick pasta dish being made in the Netflix film ‘Chef’ (100% great to watch when you’re procrastinating your next lab report or essay) and it looked delicious. Thanks to social media sites stalking my life, it didn’t take long for a recipe to
Politics
Oil Currencies: The Fight for Global Dominance
The Petrodollar system, whereby oil from OPECs are traded only in US Dollars, holds the key to American global dominance. China is trying to change that
Business
New Finance vs. Old Finance
Non-traditional banks, such as Revolut and Starling, among many others, have disrupted the banking industry. Banking had traditionally been a difficult sector for startups due to the regulations that dictated the establishment and operation of a bank. Following the 2008 financial crisis, regulatory frameworks around the world were significantly
News
Managing Director of the Union Steps Down
The most senior member of permanent Union staff, the Managing Director Jarlath O’Hara, is stepping down from his role before the start of next term
Sport
Imperial Triathlon triumph at BUCS Duathlon
Imperial Triathlon excel at BUCS Duathlon after an equally adventurous journey to their race