Leicester Student Magazine

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.

News

University of Leicester staff announce a 3-day strike over planned redundancies

From 9th to 11th June, staff intend to strike, having given notice to Vice-Chancellor, (Nishan Canagarajah) after failing to reach an agreement over the proposed 26 compulsory staff redundancies....

News, Politics & Society

Palestine-Israel conflict stirs up racial hatred at Leicester University

The Palestine-Israel conflict has led to anti-Semitic and Islamophobic messages of abuse, as the Jewish Society releases a statement accusing the Students’ Union (SU) of ignoring the “abuse Jewish...

News, University Life

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

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

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

“He hit me and it felt like a kiss”: Questioning toxic love in music

Published by Leicester Student Magazine

Music, much like all art, has long romanticised toxic relationships, but in recent years it’s possibly been taken too far.

1st May 2021

Music, Opinion

European Super League: The Greed League

Published by Max Ashforth

Twelve of Europe's leading football clubs have announced they have agreed to establish a new competition, the European Super League (ESL). The league notably excludes PL title winners and current...

20th Apr 2021

Opinion, Politics & Society, Sport

Charlie Hebdo’s Meghan race bait isn’t ‘satire’ – it’s a cheap garner for relevancy, and it’s boring.

Published by Ella Johnson

Following the news of Prince Phillip’s death on Friday, French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo swiftly mounted their one-trick-pony, and by the very same evening had posted a topical cartoon...

12th Apr 2021

Opinion

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

The ugly truth of football betting

Published by Max Ashforth

Placing a bet can make any football game more exciting. Money always has and always will be something that we are all drawn to, so the opportunity to pocket...

21st May 2021

Featured, Sport