This month, the government has announced that it plans to review all current rail fares. It is argued that this is one of the biggest reviews in decades.Read more...
FEATURES»What makes Britain British? Our national identity is in flux. With a country so racially, culturally, religiously and ideologically diverse, is there any one way to define being British? There are the obvious answers of living here or being born here, but these don’t really define a national identity in any way.Read more...
SOCIETIES»Refreshers Fayre 2012 By Chris Dighton, Societies Editor www.ussu.Read more...
SCIENCE & TECH»If you thought that DNA or its sister molecule, RNA, were the only means of storing genetic information-think again! A team of researchers at Cambridge University have successfully created synthetic alternatives called xeno-nucleic acids (XNAs) which can not only store genetic information- but are almost as capable of evolving. Picture it: a spiralling ladder-with each step a sugar bound to a molecule in the middle called a base (one to each sugar) and you have envisaged the very basic structure of DNA.Read more...
ARTS»Wrecking Ball In certain respects, the album serves as a reminder of Springsteen's classic years. Driving anthems like the title song and 'We Take Care of Our Own', combining eclectic instrumentation with blue collar themes, could fit quite comfortably in spirit alongside Although generally more in line with such enduring yet more commercially accessible albums of his as Nevertheless, there are several manners in which Wrecking BallWrecking Ball could have proven more appreciable.Read more...
SPORTS» OPINION & ANALYSIS»An interesting time to choose to be a student. A second round of London protests has again prompted examination of the motivations and rewards for this particular career move.Read more...
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Rise of the Bluenose Underdogs.
Published 17th Mar 2011
As of Sunday 27th February 2011, Birmingham City Football Club carved their name in Carling Cup history. After having travelled a long and competitive journey against 5 opponents, they finally arrived at Wembley to face an Arsenal team who were odds-on winners to every bookie in England.Read more...
Cricket World Cup Mania Is On
Published 17th Mar 2011
When one of the richest games in the world stages its World Cup, people around the globe are bound to set their eyes on it. The XI edition of the Cricket World Cup promises to be unpredictable and most electrifying.Read more...
Rent - Musical Theatre Society
Published 17th Mar 2011
Check out this advert for Musical Theatre Society's "Rent". 3rd - 5th April, 7:30pm, University of Surrey Main Hall.Read more...
Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign
Published 17th Mar 2011
On the 5th of May the UK will hold a referendum on whether to change our voting system to the Alternative Vote voting system (AV). At Yes to Fairer Votes we’re campaigning for people to vote Yes.Read more...
Happy and Healthy at Surrey Islamic society!
Published 17th Mar 2011
Physical exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. Surrey Islamic Society, being the largest society on campus attempts to facilitate for its members the important activities that contribute towards a better quality of life.Read more...
Labour Students Society
Published 17th Mar 2011
The University of Surrey has never really been considered a stronghold for Labour Students. Traditionally the Tories and Liberal Democrats have competed for the largest membership and Labour Students has trailed in a very poor third.Read more...
Greek Carnival at Rubix
Published 17th Mar 2011
Madalena De Sampaio Soares Since my first day studying at the University of Surrey, I have always been encouraged to take part in social activities and society events organised by the Students Union. Being an active member of university societies was fundamental to quickly adapt to student life.Read more...
New Comedy Society
Published 17th Mar 2011
The Cambridge Footlights is one of the most successful student comedy clubs in the world; it has produced some the finest comedians ever. Peter Cook, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, John Cleese and more recently David Mitchell and Robert Webb from Peep Show and Simon Bird (Will from The Inbetweeners) have all performed at the Cambridge Footlights and they have all gone on to enjoy great success.Read more...
Faster Broadband? Yes, Please!
Published 17th Mar 2011
The government is pushing ahead with the second wave of funding for super-fast broadband across the UK. It comes despite the fact that no firms or technologies have yet been chosen for original pilot areas earmarked to test how to roll out next-generation broadband to remote areas.Read more...
The Dangers of Energy drinks
Published 17th Mar 2011
Energy drinks are a big business. Many are marketed to students to help them cope with large workload when it seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day.Read more...