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.
Author: tobyc34
University of Leicester commit to not providing a worthwhile student experience
Toby Cray takes a satirical lens to ongoing disputes between the university and student body.
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.
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.
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
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 students are facing right now”.
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.
Students blame Vice Chancellor if staff’s industrial action disrupts education
Leicester students will overwhelmingly blame the Vice Chancellor and Executive Board if the staff’s industrial action disrupts their education a poll on social media has found.
Bitter redundancy dispute escalates as University and Union exchange hostilities
The University of Leicester and their staff’s Union bitter redundancy battle has escalated as each side releases communication attacking the other.
University of Leicester announces 26 staff redundancies
The University faces fierce criticism as they hand 26 staff members their compulsory redundancy notices
UCU announces global boycott of Leicester University, as staff begin industrial action
The UCU has greylisted the University of Leicester as part of the dispute over the long running redundancy proposals.
Proposed redundancy seen as attack on academic freedom provokes anger
Dr Harvie’s proposed redundancy at the School of Business has been widely condemned by fellow academics.
University’s Council backs Vice-Chancellor despite vote of no confidence from students
The University’s Council has said that it “fully supports the Executive Board” and Vice-Chancellor despite students passing an overwhelming vote of no confidence.
Three people had suicidal thoughts after bullying by managers says retired Professor
Three people have had suicidal thoughts after bullying by managers at the University of Leicester says retired Professor
Leicester MP criticises university’s redundancies in letter to Education Secretary
Leicester MP Claudia Webbe has written to the Education Secretary to express her concerns regarding the ongoing disinvestment proposals.
Lecturer resigns over ‘toxic work environment’ at University of Leicester
Dr Oz Gore has resigned from the University of Leicester citing a ‘toxic’ atmosphere, as staff ballot over strike action.
Student proposes to ban societal endorsements of SU candidates.
A student has put forward the proposal to ban endorsements of candidates by societies in Students’ Union’s elections.
University of Leicester threatens removal of Professor Emeritus title over social media activity
The University of Leicester have threatened to remove the title of Professor Emeritus from the retired academic Peter Armstrong over his social media activity, following recent disagreement over disinvestment proposals.
University of Leicester offer 50% rebate for empty rooms
The University of Leicester (UoL) have announced a 50% rebate on empty accommodation rooms from the 4 January to 3 May.
#MeToo: The University “did nothing to protect me” from my rapist
Kimi was pushed to the brink by her “fucking psycho” of an ex-boyfriend to the point where she thought “about whether or not I wanted to die.”
Two students poisoned by mould spores in University of Leicester accomodation
Two students have been poisoned by mould spores in their Southmeade court accomodation at the University of Leicester.
Rhiannon is elected our new Students’ Union President
Rhiannon Jenkins has been announced as the new President of the Students’ Union on 5 March, after a somewhat controversial race.
Pedram releases video criticising Students’ Union decision to remove him from race
Pedram Bani Asadi released a two-minute video on Instagram that was critical of the Students’ Union’s decision to pull him from the presidential race.
SU presidential Q&A axed at last minute without explanation
The presidential Q&A for the Students’ Union election race was pulled yesterday, on 3 March, at the last minute and without an explanation.
SU Elections: Adnan’s “determination to actually bring change to campus” inspired me to run.
Edwin has decided to run for education officer because he felt that students were not being listened to.
Playboy mishap on Students’ Union’s Candidate Webpage, as election gets underway.
A cover photo of a playboy magazine has appeared on the Executive Elections 2021 Candidates webpage, as the first day of the election gets underway.
Vice Chancellor won’t take pay cut to £250K salary, despite cutting jobs at Leicester University.
The Vice Chancellor has said that he will not consider taking a pay cut to his salary of £250K, despite putting 145 jobs at risk.
University of Leicester monitoring staff’s social media, say academics.
The University of Leicester have been accused of monitoring social media accounts of staff members by three academics.
“Students are burnt out, tired and frustrated”
Written by Toby Cray, featuring interview from SU President Mia Nembhard
“Students are not seen as humans, they are seen as a way of taking money, more like someone to pickpocket”
Louise Manley, leader of UoL rent strike, speaks about their ongoing campaign calling on the university to treat students fairly, and put well-being before profit.
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