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    GP Booking Systems: Reforming The NHS, Or Entrenching Chaos?

    Having recently used the NHS after getting tonsillitis, Thomas Martin has experience of how prescription medication is issued. Whilst it was simple overall, there seemed to be a lot of back-and-forth between the doctor, the receptionist, and the pharmacy. Therefore, it felt pertinent to address the new Primary Care...
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    The Impending Age Of AI

    With the development of Artificial Intelligence systems and their ever-expanding capabilities, we have found ourselves living in an exciting, yet potentially dangerous, new age. Impact's Evie Crossland explores the background behind AI, how its designers intend for it to grow, and what is needed to ensure that this is...
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    The Second Ukrainian Counteroffensive: How Will It Turn Out?

    Recently, there has been much talk of how the Ukrainian Counteroffensive in 2023 would play out. Some have speculated that it will be a complete victory and grand success for Ukraine, whilst some have expressed skepticism and hesitation in Ukraine being able to successfully counterattack and defeat the Russian...
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    The Progression Of Sports And Politics Since Kaepernick’s Kneel

    In hindsight, it seems to be a logical division: sport is entertainment and politics is politics. Sports have been used as a getaway to the reality politics brings, yet a rapid growth in political awareness within the past few years have slowly peeled away at this boundary. Edelline Sutanto...
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    Everything Everywhere All at Once: Bringing Big Issues To The Big Screen

    With its fascinating writing and acting, alongside the depth of emotion and concepts interweaved throughout the plot, the production value and cinematography of Everything Everywhere All at Once have caused it to be nominated for an incredible range of awards and universally applauded. It explores mental health and race...
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    Housing Asylum Seekers: The UK Government’s Plan

    In recent times, the issues of both housing strategies for those seeking asylum in the UK, and of increasing racial tensions within the country, have been brought to the forefront of many news outlets and topics of conversation - often going hand-in-hand. Following what has been deemed a politically-motivated...
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    International Women’s History Month 2023: Women Who Inspire Us

    March 2023 marks this year's global celebration of International Women's Month. On Wednesday 8th - International Women's Day - people across the world came together to acknowledge the talent, drive, innovation and brilliance of women all across the globe, both past and present. In honour of this, Impact's resident...