News
WOMENinSTEM@IC group launched to support women in science and engineering
The group, part of the Women's Engineering Society, aims to "improve retention of young women STEM graduates".
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Food
Think you can take the heat? Read on!
Mapo tofu is a fantastic dish that showcases the famous Szechuan heat.
Science
Solar cells absorb 20% more light with nanoscale coating
The efficiency of solar cells has received a big boost from a tiny source.
Liberation
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.
Books
Pure Hollywood: a long-anticipated UK debut proves to be worth the wait
Christine Schutt’s short story collection is unsettling and haunting, with her mastery of language used to perfectly portray her lonely, isolated subjects.
Games
Preconceived notions: reviews and sales
How the anchoring effect changes the way we look at games and makes us spend extravagantly.
Books
Philip Roth: Mourning the loss of an American literary giant
We take a look back at the great author's achievements.
Books
One Hundred Shadows leaves us in the dark
This short novel from Hwang Jungeun promises a magical exploration of post-industrial Korea, but falls short when it comes to giving us answers.
Film & TV
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.
News
New Dean of Faculty of Medicine announced
Professor Jonathan Weber has been appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, following on from his predecessor Professor Gavin Screaton.
Film & TV
Nailed It!, Netflix, and the death of modern TV
Netflix and other streaming services have brought with them a new raft of options for TV enthusiasts, but as they spread their resources thinner and thinner, hoping to get another hit, the viewers are losing out, lost amid a increasing pool of crap.
Science
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.