Education system failing minorities, says new HE Minister
In the week in which Barack Obama may become the first black president of the United States, the new British Higher Education minister has warned that there is still a…
Landlords – fit and proper people?
Landlords may have to be deemed “fit and proper” before being allowed to let properties in the private sector, according to a new government-commissioned report. The report by the Law…
Student Unions express dismay over NUS Extraordinary Conference
The leadership of the NUS, backed by the majority of the NEC (National Executive Committee) is aiming to put forward a motion which could potentially break down the NUS’ democratic…
Sussex’s £3 million frozen in Iceland
The University of Sussex had £3 million frozen last week as news emerged that the University is one of the twelve UK establishments with money invested in one of the…
NUS backs calls for inquiry into EMA “shambles”
The National Union of Students (NUS) is supporting the Conservative Party’s calls for an inquiry into outstanding grant payments for over 110,000 students across the country. The NUS is intent…
Success for Sussex
The University of Sussex has shown big improvement in two recent polls. In the National Student Survey (NSS), published on 11 September, the score for overall satisfaction rose from 78%…