Leicester Student Magazine

MP condemns University for holding international students liable for empty rooms

The University of Leicester has come under fire for its rent rebate, with international students in particular being treated unfairly.

Education, News

University denies using algorithms for students’ grades

The University distances itself from a departmental email that says algorithms will be used on some students' missing marks.

Education, News, Politics & Society

University threatens to use debt collectors against students over unpaid rent

The University of Leicester has threatened students with the prospect of external debt collectors to recover unpaid accommodation fees.

Education, News, Politics & Society

Redundancy dispute threatens to delay graduations, as University may withhold staff’s pay over marking boycott

The redundancy dispute at Leicester has threatened to delay graduations in the School of Sciences, with the University saying they ‘may withhold’ some staff’s pay over their marking boycott...

Education, News

Leicester University students stage rent protest over accommodation rebate.

A University of Leicester rent protest organised by the Rent Strike team took place on campus on June 1st.

The Vice Chancellor’s response to the Letter of No Confidence shows his contempt for students.

Published by Reed James

Vice-Chancellor Nishan Canagarajah responds to the letter of no-confidence written to him by the Students' Union Yes campaign team regarding ongoing staff redundancies. Reed James gives his views.

1st Jul 2021

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Opinion

University of Leicester commit to not providing a worthwhile student experience

Published by tobyc34

Toby Cray takes a satirical lens to ongoing disputes between the university and student body.

30th Jun 2021

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Opinion, Satire

It doesn’t matter how it happened – Naomi Osaka was right to withdraw from the French Open to care for her mental health

Published by R.Dawson

An exploration of tennis champion Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open after her refusal to participate with the press due to her mental health.

29th Jun 2021

Opinion

Matt Hancock: “F*ck them kids.”

Published by Zainab Patel

Health secretary Matt Hancock says 'F*ck them kids,' but which ones is he talking about?

25th Jun 2021

Opinion, Satire

Leicester student hospitalised from mouldy accommodation receives £65 rent rebate and no compensation

Published by tobyc34

A University of Leicester student who received hospital treatment after suffering from mouldspore poisoning has received a £65 rent rebate and no compensation.

24th May 2021

News, University Life

Local and Community History Month: The University of Leicester’s Wartime Origins

Published by Leicester Student Magazine

May 2021 is Local and Community History Month across the UK. Explore the University of Leicester's rich and diverse history in relation to it's wartime origins.

23rd May 2021

Arts & Culture, Life & Style, University Life

Enough is Enough: Time for Leicester students to take a stand.

Published by Harry Featherston

The University of Leicester has spent much of this academic year embroiled in controversy over its 'Shaping for Excellence' plans, which include 26 staff redundancies. Students must take inspiration...

21st May 2021

Opinion, University Life

My NHS Nightmare: Living in Chronic Pain

Published by tbarnatt

A student’s account of her healthcare experience, feeling neglected and living in daily pain while awaiting treatment.

4th May 2021

Featured, Life & Style

Why haven’t you watched Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ yet?

Published by tbarnatt

Bo Burnham’s Inside presents an inspirational, self-deprecating, and unfortunately realistic view of the society we have created. It subtly conjures a sense of urgency in its audience to speak...

12th Jul 2021

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Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Book Burning is not the only solution – Janette Winterson’s very public protest

Published by Grace Robinson

Written by Georgia Hilton-Buckley On Friday June 4th, Jeanette Winterson tweeted a photo of burning books, made significantly more interesting because they were her own books. Winterson, famed author...

14th Jun 2021

Arts & Culture, Books

REVIEW: Promising Young Woman

Published by Leicester Student Magazine

Female manipulator narratives have been a frequently visited theme within film for decades, from Kill Bill to Gone Girl and Fatal Attraction. We love to see a woman take...

25th May 2021

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Local and Community History Month: The University of Leicester’s Wartime Origins

Published by Leicester Student Magazine

May 2021 is Local and Community History Month across the UK. Explore the University of Leicester's rich and diverse history in relation to it's wartime origins.

23rd May 2021

Arts & Culture, Life & Style, University Life