An interview with the Dragon of La Senza, Theo Paphitis
Students get wise at NUS activism 2011
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SCIENCE & TECH»At the beginning of November the RAC Future Car Challenge took place, an event where vehicle manufacturers of the world can test and exhibit their most environmental cars. Read more...
ARTS»To call poetry pointless is certainly controversial, but how many of us settle down to read a good poem? Does anyone actually pack a poetry book into their holiday hand luggage, along with their sun cream and passport?Read more...
SPORTS»Are you looking to get active but not interested in playing a team sport? The University of Surrey’s Running and Athletics club are going ahead with plans to make an entirely beginners orientated session. There is no pressure on how quick you can run 5km or 10km, in fact, you don’t even have to want to get to a level to compete if you don’t want to.Read more...
OPINION & ANALYSIS»Some might find this surprising, but I’d much rather be going to university under the new tuition fee system than the old one. You see, under the current system, when we graduate we’ll start paying back our fees as soon as we earn over £15,000.Read more...
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An estimated 500 staff from the University of Surrey didn’t turn up to work on 30th November as they were a part of the biggest public sector strike in 30 years.
An estimated 500 staff from the University of Surrey didn’t turn up to work yesterday (30th November) as they were a part of the biggest public sector strike in 30 years.
The UCU and Unison along with 27 other trade unions voted to strike in response to the government’s pension reforms.
Thirty or so protestors, ranging from academics to administrative staff, braved the cold to form a picket line at entrances to the university on the morning of the strike.
While much of the group dispersed to attend a mass rally in Woking a small but dedicated contingent remained throughout the day handing out leaflets and speaking to passing students.
The University of Surrey student union supported the strike after an online poll found 60% of students in favour of strike action.
Throughout the day their support was felt by the protestors. Sociology lecturer Rachel Cohen said: “Members of the Student Union have been going back and forth between the entrances of the university” and also noted that they had been serving tea and coffee throughout the morning.
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Human Rights act aid police officers at work
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Doctor Jailed for the death of Michael Jackson
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Students born in August have less chance of going to top universities
A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has revealed that students who were born in August are less likely to study at top universities than their peers.Read more...