Christmas Returns to Campus
Christmas returns to University of Leicester with two days of festive activities on campus.
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SU Therapy Dog Sessions are Paw-fect for Relaxation
Overwhelmed with your studies? In need of canine companionship? Grace rounds up her experience at the SU’s weekly Therapy Dog sessions.
Capsule Wardrobe on a Student Budget
The only guide you’ll ever need on shopping with a tight budget and making the most of your purchases while being the most stylish student on campus.
REVIEW: Turtle Bay Leicester
Leicester Student Magazine review the autumn cocktail range at Turle Bay Leicester (invited/gifted)
REVIEW: Treetop Adventure Golf Leicester
We were invited down for an evening of golf and food at Treetop Golf Leicester, read all about it in our latest review! (gifted visit)
Leics Tackle Period Inequality! Wellbeing Win Sees Free Period Products Brought to Campus
Free and sustainability-sourced tampons and pads were made accessible in three buildings across campus last week, following successful work over summer by the Leicester Students’ Union’s Wellbeing Officer, Karli Wagener, in securing a deal between the University and UK-based social enterprise, Hey Girls.
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.
Local and Community History Month: The University of Leicester’s Wartime Origins
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.
Enough is Enough: Time for Leicester students to take a stand.
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 from other University student groups and protest.
The housing horrors of renting student houses at University of Leicester.
Renting a house in second year is the next step in the university process for many students, and as many first years prepare to move into houses in September, I speak to University of Leicester students who have had experiences from hell.
Let’s Explore Leicester: Coffee Edition
This week’s editon of the Let’s Explore Leicester series focuses on the best coffee choices in Leicester, recommended by Julia Goralska.
Doomscrolling and You
@olliegmonk interviews Dr. Michelle O’Reilly to find out more about doomscrolling and its impact on mental health.
Breaking up is never easy…
A raw inside look into the realities of a real break-up from the perspective of the one ending the relationship.
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.
#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.”
When are local restaurants going to open?
With just two weeks to go, read our comprehensive list of City and Clarendon Park hospitality businesses opening on April 12th and beyond.
A Year Abroad – Is It For You?
One of the most incredible opportunities offered to students is the chance to Study Abroad.
Inescapable and Unacceptable: construction disruption impacting students at Nixon Court
Studying in the middle of a global pandemic is challenging for any student, but for those living in Nixon Court, there are more challenges than they signed up for.
Alex Hunt: “I have Chronic interstitial cystitis, but I chose to do something with my life”.
When people are healthy, life is taken for granted. But for some, the illness is with them forever.
The Tacit Colonising of Critical Cuts at the University of Leicester
The Tacit Colonising of Critical Cuts at the University of Leicester
Stressed, exasperated, and unmotivated- working from home as a final year undergraduate.
Stressed, exasperated, and unmotivated. Three words which describe the emotions of final year students at present.
SU Elections: Who will be your next Wellbeing Officer?
As I’m sure you’re all aware by now, SU Executive Officer elections are very much underway. As part of LSM’s election coverage, I spoke to the two running candidates for Wellbeing – Karli Wagener and Millie Loader – about their manifestos and aspirations for the next year if elected.
SU Elections: Pedram removed from SU Presidential Race
Pedram Bani Asadi has been removed from the University of Leicester Students’ Union Presidential Elections due to “three separate, alleged breaches of the election regulations.”
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.
SU Elections: “I want to make sure that my policies that I come up with actually represent the student body”
AnneMarie Deeb is campaigning for the position of Education Officer to come up with policies that actually represent students
SU Elections: “I’ll be able to communicate with academic departments and bring tangible solutions.”
Ravi is running for education officer because he believes that he will be able to bring about tangible solutions.
SU Elections:“I don’t want the Vice-Chancellor to ever have an easy meeting again.”
Pedram Bani Asadi believes he’s the right man to stand up to the University’s senior management if he’s elected as the President of the University of Leicester’s Students’ Union this week.
SU Elections: “The University has let people down”
Rhiannon Jenkins is no stranger to standing up for University of Leicester students. Now she’s running to be elected as the next President of the Students’ Union.
Leicester students on COVID-19 and following lockdown rules
Leicester students give their views on covid-19, lockdown, and those that are breaking government guidelines
‘Uncontrollable sobbing while simultaneously eating Ben and Jerry’s’ – A Lockdown Diary
A students shared thoughts as she navigates through the UK’s 3rd national lockdown.
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