#Socialstudents get their say on lectures
Media studies lecturers throughout the country are urging their students to live-tweet during lectures. Students are being encouraged to discuss…
Pro-suicide bomber speaks at university
The Queen Mary University Palestine Solidarity Society has invited Dr Azzam Tamimi to address a meeting, despite protests from students…
Councillors do not need to pray before meetings
A High Court judge has ruled that it is unlawful for local councils to include prayers as part of their…
Something of the knight about him
In 2005, Sir Fred Goodwin was knighted “for services to banking.” This year, he had his knighthood annulled “for bringing…
Why on earth are we giving the Queen a yacht?
“The true value of a gift is not how much it costs, but the story that we attach to it,”…
Landlords could be penalised for housing Brighton’s students
Brighton & Hove City Council is considering requiring all Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in areas with particularly high student…
Nick Clegg criticised by NUS over unpaid interns
The Vice-President of the NUS has criticised Nick Clegg for allowing members of his party to recruit unpaid interns despite…
Special mission impossible – Livni’s return
In 2009, Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni cancelled an official visit to the UK after a magistrate issued an arrest…
A ballot-proof police force?
Last month I received a personal letter from the Home Secretary. It read: Dear Gabriel, I am pleased to…