Corruption, hooligan culture and racism: Is Russia fit to host the 2018 World Cup?
Tom Hague argues that the 2018 World Cup in Russia could prove problematic.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
A post-truth world
Are we diving head first into a new era of deception and lies, or is it all just an overreaction? Does being powerful and wealthy give you a greater ability to lie without any consequence?
Review: Gang Signs and Prayer
No your eyes are not deceiving you, this is a review of Stormzy’s new album on Berkeley Squares. Grimey boy James Palmer checks it out.
Leonard Colebrook: The real father of antibiotics?
Toby Speirs explores the early discoveries of the bacteriologist Leonard Colebrook, an unrecognised pioneer of the antibiotic, and the role of his sister in raising awareness of Hospital Associated Infections.
Beautiful Buildings: The Edge
The Edge is beautiful in its own way: demonstrating the fusion of technology and the built environment.
Drama: Defunct or desirable?
Do we really need drama to be taught in schools?
Vera Cooper Rubin and dark matter
The great American astronomer Vera Cooper Rubin passed away recently, signifying the loss of a significant dark matter physicist. Wait! Dark-what? Albert Lee explores what dark matter is, and gives you the chance try out an experiment at home!
Berkeley Squares Bite: The politics of smoking
In this episode I speak to Dr Olivia Maynard, whose research was instrumental in the government’s decision to adopt standardised cigarette packaging.
Housing prices for first-time buyers reach nine-year high
With average houses prices consistently on the rise, is it now too hard to buy a first home?
Farewell Wiggo
As the unchallenged cycling expert on Berkeley Squares, Matthew Munday reflects on Sir Bradley Wiggins’ retirement.
