Top 10 escapist albums to get you through lockdown
Holly Aylward offers her top 10 escapist albums to get us through the last few weeks of lockdown.
Author: Leicester Student Magazine
Let’s Explore Leicester – Bowling Edition
Stuck in your flat? Tired of the same four walls? Eaten at every restaurant in Highcross and want to try something new? This week’s recommendation is definitely for you!
#MeToo: “I thought he was going to rape me”
Trapped and alone in Oadby student village, Lyla was helpless as her friend bore down on her. “At that moment it became apparent I didn’t know this person, and it made me fear for my life.”
Adapting to studying at the University of Leicester while living abroad
Konstantinos Kolokotronis is an EU student studying at Leicester, and details his experiences and problems raised from studying remotely from home.
Leicester students forced to pay rent for empty houses
University of Leicester students left frustrated at being forced to pay rent for vacated student houses.
University updates for students aren’t good enough
It may be uncertain and difficult times, but the latest email from the University of Leicester to students simply wasn’t enough, and I for one am tired of emails promising more and not delivering.
You’re missing the point: Daily Mail article disparaging Leicester University redundancy plans is uninformed
A student response to Guy Adams’ disparaging Daily Mail article.
Brexit is now a lonely revolt
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union was once heralded as a watershed moment in European politics, a flagbearer to a coming wave of anti-globalist populism and the death knell to the European Integration Project. Five years on, no one has followed Britain’s charge.
Local singer Ryan McMey is forging his own path with ‘bedroom pop’
Up and coming musician Ryan McMey discusses how lockdown has affected his solo career and what the future holds for him.
‘A Pirate’s Charm’ falls flat on its face
An honest review of fantasy novel Lore: A Pirate’s Charm.
University students return to campus in spite of government guidelines
Students feel lack of government support has left them with no choice but to return to campus, against guidelines.
Finding optimism as a graduate in the middle of a pandemic
“So… what’s next?” The inescapable question for final year university students everywhere, as preparations for the ‘real world’ get underway.
How lockdown killed the cinema
Will the cinema still be standing after lockdowns end?
Students at Leicester University to gain accommodation rebate
Students residing in University of Leicester accommodation can claim a discount on their rent payments, that will be calculated in March.
My lord
‘My lord’ by Sokaine Jamraki.
The highs and lows of music in 2020
A look back at the tunes of 2020.
Tuition, turmoil and rising tensions as students demand compensation
As we enter the start of the New Year, it is clear that the reverberating effects of the virus are continuing to wreak havoc. How has this affected university compensation?
Athena
‘Athena’ by Sokaina Jamraki.
Fed up and Heading Home: My First Semester at University
A look into a first year’s experience of semester one and what led them to the decision to leave halls.
7 tips for a more sustainable 2021
Tips on how to turn your new year resolutions into sustainable living!
The end of Erasmus is devastating
Withdrawing from the Erasmus scheme as part of the Brexit deal highlights, yet again, the failings of the UK government when it comes to young people
University of Leicester: Speaking in online classes makes students anxious
Since October, students at the University of Leicester have been trying to come to terms with the demands of speaking online as they adapt to digital learning.
Leicester students condemn racism in football
University of Leicester students condemned Millwall fans after they booed their players before the match against Derby County on December 5, as they took the knee in a gesture against racism.
England Rugby Star Speaks to Leicester Students
England Rugby star Sarah Beckett speaks to the University’s rugby teams about her path to professional rugby.
How to work through deadline fatigue
How to stop yourself from procrastinating and work through deadline fatigue
#WeRaceAsOne: Diversity in Formula 1
Is F1’s new diversity campaign #WeRaceAsOne enough to champion inclusivity in the sport?
UK withdraws from Erasmus Student Exchange Programme
The Brexit agreement has ended the UK’s participation in the Erasmus scheme.
University of Leicester report shows vast gender pay gap
Government report reveals vast gender pay gap at the University of Leicester, published on the 15th of December.
University of Leicester students fearful ‘Christmas Bubble’ will lead to lockdown
Leicester students are fearful that the Government’s plans for a ‘Christmas bubble’ could prevent their return to university accommodation
A love letter to classic novels
A love letter to the classics and a few recommendations based on what contemporary fiction you might already like
