A* proves problematic for professionals
Leading universities throughout the country are arguing over whether to include the new A* grade as part of their new…
New law attempts to clear out students
Students in Sussex could be seriously affected by a new law that would see undergraduates in groups of 3 or…
Free education demo despite NUS ‘fairer funding’
Despite the NUS dropping its campaign for free education and taking up a more moderate stance of fairer funding, Wednesday…
Government cracks down on fraudulent student grant claims
The government has ordered a crackdown on fraudulent grant claims amid concerns that a number of students are cheating the…
Think-tank calls for tuition fees cap to be abolished
The free market think-tank Reform has recommended that the £3,145 cap on tuition fees be scrapped. Reform’s report, The Mobile…
Inequalities in student bursary schemes
For poorer students hoping to go to university, as well being entitled to government grants they can usually take advantage…
Oxford rugby team planned ‘bring a fit Jew’ party
The Oxford University under 21s rugby team recently caused widespread offence when they planned to hold a social with a ‘bring…
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…
NUS supports ‘No’ vote in free education referendum
Students of Bangor University have been shocked to find the leadership of the NUS campaigning for a “no” vote in…