Students stand AGAINST UCU action in landmark vote
Students at the University of Leicester have voted against Students’ Union support of the UCU marking and assessment boycott, signifying
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Student Reports University of Leicester Overshoots Carbon Emission ‘Fair Share’ – Full Report
This is the full report initially put together by Karli Wagener for the University of Leicester’s Social Impact Team. Background
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Leicester Students March With Arch: Sports Officer Elected SU President
Archie Robinson has been elected as the next Students’ Union (SU) President. The SU announced the results of the Executive
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Leicester UCU Calls Upon Vice-Chancellor to be a ‘Real Citizen of Change’
Leicester UCU’s Dr Joseph Choonara called upon Vice-Chancellor Nishan Canagarajah to act as a ‘real Citizen of Change’ during a Students’ Union-hosted panel debate last Monday.
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Recent poll finds Labour and Lib Dems dominant among young adult voting intentions
Young adults are over ten times more likely to vote for Labour than the Conservative Party at the next general election, a recent poll finds.
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UCU Begins Unprecedented Strike Action
The University and College Union (UCU) has begun a fresh wave of strike action across the UK, affecting 150 higher
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“If you don’t ask, you don’t get!” – Action from The UCU Picket Lines
“We don’t want to be striking. Every time we strike, we lose pay. But actually, we are losing less pay
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Leicester Students Back Striking Staff for Another Year
Students at the University of Leicester have voted to support upcoming University College Union (UCU) strike action, according to a
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UCU Announces Strike Action
Image Source: UCU The University and College Union (UCU) has announced that there will be industrial action in universities across
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‘This country is a shambles’: Students React to Liz Truss’ Resignation
This article contains language that some readers may find offensive. The United Kingdom is set to see its third Prime
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Enough is Enough: Leicester’s Demonstration Against the Cost of Living Crisis
“A real pay rise, slash energy bills, end food poverty, decent homes for all and tax the rich.”
You’d be forgiven for thinking that isn’t too much to ask, especially considering the UK has one of the richest economies in the world.
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First glimpse of supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
Astronomers announced the first image of a supermassive black hole, providing the first glimpse of a black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
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March Snapshots in Science History
March science snapshot history – From the screening of the first film to the discovery of Piezoelectricity
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Lead a sustainable project of your own!
Zainab Bikar highlights opportunities to complete sustainability-centred projects during your time at university – notably, the recent SEED project.
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February Snapshots in Science History
This month’s discoveries focus on our solar system: from the first unmanned landing on the moon to modern day mapping of Mars.
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In pictures: Leicester Student Magazine SU Executive Election Live Event
Did you miss the Live Event we held to ask SU Executive Election candidates questions about their campaigns? Have a scroll through our galleries instead.
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Rhiannon Jenkins Rhi-elected as President: “I am very excited to do the job again.”
Rhiannon Jenkins is re-elected as Students’ Union (SU) President. Winners of the Executive Election were announced on Friday 11th March at 6pm.
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BREAKING NEWS: Plagiarised passages found in four Mature Students’ Officer manifestos
Four out of five Mature Students’ Officer election manifestos are plagiarised; passages are taken from manifestos on four different Students’ Unions (SU) websites.
This comes in light of the news that Syed Ali, candidate for President in the SU Executive Election, plagiarised his manifesto last week.
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SU Executive Election: “It’s not about me imposing changes, it’s about first listening to what students want.”
Hoor Pathan spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election: “I’ve always made it my mission to come to university and make sure that I leave it a better place than when I started.”
Jade Thomas spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election: “I like listening to people, gathering feedback and seeing how I can help.”
Bianca Semczuk spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election: “This is something that I care a lot about and I am willing to learn in any way I can.”
Sam Bouch spoke to LSM about his campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election: “I’ve been at the university for three years and have used every service the wellbeing office has to offer… and they all stink.”
Iona Wagg spoke to LSM about her campaign for Wellbeing Officer during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election: “I kind of knew in the first month that I wanted to re-run.”
AnneMarie Deeb spoke to LSM about re-running for the Education Officer position during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election: “I’ve been here for six years – I’ve seen a lot of things!”
Shahbaaz Kiani spoke to LSM about his Presidential campaign during the SU Executive Election 2022.
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SU Executive Election 2022: Voting now open!
Voting is now open for the Leicester Students’ Union Executive Election. Voting closes on 11th March 2022 and 12pm.
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BREAKING NEWS – Presidential candidate Syed Ali manifesto plagiarised
BREAKING NEWS – Syed Ali’s presidential campaign manifesto is found to be plagiarised. He remains a candidate.
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Student Council Proposals – February 2022
This article gives a brief overview of some of the topics discussed at the Student Council meeting that took place on Tuesday 1st February.
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Cancelled ‘anti-Catholic’ debate is rescheduled.
Leicester Student’s Union cancelled the debate: ‘Is the Catholic Church a force for good?’ after some students viewed it as
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UCU confirm Leicester University strike… again!
The University and College Union (UCU) have confirmed that there will be further industrial action at the University of Leicester.
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