University Students Set to be Hit by More Strikes
Leaders at the University and College Union have announced up to ten days of strike action from Monday 14th February, yet again hindering university student’s…
News Archives: 01/2022
OfS plans to sanction universities falling behind value-for-money thresholds
The Office for Students has published a consultation outlining its minimum acceptable outcomes for students, setting thresholds for drop-out rates, course completion, and graduate employment…
Hiroshima’s hero: MLK Day Celebrations from Japan to Buckingham Palace
On what would have been Martin Luther King’s 93rd birthday, heartfelt tributes poured in from around the world last week. While not generally a recognised…
JD Wetherspoon partners with Hull University to provide exciting new deals
It is no secret that students love Wetherspoons. From their cheap pints and spirits to their ginormous cocktail pitchers and shots, the chain is the…
Inflated Cost of Living to Affect Students in the UK
According to the Office for National Statistics, prices have gone up at their fastest rate in nearly 30 years, making the cost of living unachievable…
Research shows 80% of students gamble and highlights impact on university study
Gambling is a growing problem among students, with the Guardian citing research from two independent bodies. The results show that thousands of people currently at…
UK creatives launch campaign in support of arts degrees at university
A group of creatives, including Greg Davies, Nish Kumar, Laura Mvula and Keith Chapman, have backed a university campaign aimed at reassuring students that creative…
Government urged to redeploy student nurses to fight NHS staffing crisis
On January 6th 2022, the NHS Confederation released a statement detailing a ‘staffing crisis’ in the NHS due to Covid-19 and urged the government to…
Boris Johnson attending lockdown party made a mockery of university students
On January 12th, during Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson admitted to having attended a party during lockdown in May 2020. However, the PM explained that…
Students Graduating This Year Face Tougher Competition For Jobs
According to the Institute of Student Employers (ISE), students graduating this year are likely to face more competition for jobs. This is because the number…