2020 was a difficult year not only for us but for film as well. With the closure of cinemas this set back many film releases, for example Black Widow and No Time to Die. This year we are hoping to see these releases as well as many more projects set to be released. But we…
Gaming, Venue
Biggest announcements at the Ubisoft Forward showcase
Recently, Ubisoft aired their own online showcase due to the cancellation of e3. There’s plenty to unpack in the three-hour event, but let’s take a quick look at some of the biggest announcements. Watch Dogs: Legion’s radio silence ended with some new gameplay footage, showcasing the game’s innovative play-as-anyone feature, alongside the city of London…
Gaming, Venue
Inside XBOX: What’s New?
‘Inside Xbox’ went behind the scenes with the team from Xbox and third-party designers and developers to demonstrate what we can expect from the Xbox Series X, due to be released towards the end of 2020. Streaming over YouTube on 7 May 2020, ‘Inside Xbox’ bought us the first exclusive preview of gameplay for the…
TV, Venue
This Country and Rural England
‘This Country’, the mockumentary-style comedy set in a small village in the Cotswolds, has returned to BBC Three for its third and final series – that it is not aired primetime on BBC One might be the main oversight behind problems at the BBC. The first two episodes have met the high standards already set…
Editor's column
Concrete at the dawn of a new decade
Welcome to Concrete’s first issue of the new decade. We’re happy to be back, and this issue is packed with content. From Piriyanga Thirunimalan’s dissection of the media blackout in India to Ted Tuthill-Jones’ report on UEA’s postponement of a talk by feminist speaker Prof Kathleen Stock, this edition is sure to captivate you. A…
Arts, Venue
The Roommates, a 2019 highlight
Secrets, danger, and suspense are the three things that make Rachel Sargeant’s The Roommates a special highlight of 2019. Released in mid-November, The Roommates rounds up the 2019 year with a thrilling conclusion. Sargeant’s newest novel comes after the success of her previous psychological thriller, The Perfect Neighbours. Sargeant is a Kindle top ten bestselling…
News
Rape scandals engulf British universities
Since the scandal of the leaked Warwick university Whatsapp chat, similar secrets have unravelled in several other UK universities. According to several studies, over the past two years alone the number of students at top universities who have been investigated for offensive comments made on social media chats has almost tripled. Students, mostly females, seem…
News
UEA installs new solar bench on campus
The University of East Anglia has installed a new ‘Solar Bench’ on campus. This comes from the Sustainable Ways Vision, a campaign incorporated by the Estates and Facilities Division at UEA. The new solar bench has features such as 4 USB power ports, WiFi and LED illumination. Sustainable Ways Vision aims to put out data…
Deputy Editors' Column
Hit the ground running
Here we are, this academic year’s first issue of Concrete! It’s been a rocky ride but an enjoyable one none-the-less. I first came across Concrete on an open day here at UEA four years ago. I remember thinking that getting involved in student journalism would be cool, but I never pursued it in my first…
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