Glebe Ballers Association: Surviving First Year in Lockdown
Jacob Stokes, President of Glebe Ballers Association, discusses how football brought students together during first year in lockdown.
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My NHS Nightmare: Living in Chronic Pain
A student’s account of her healthcare experience, feeling neglected and living in daily pain while awaiting treatment.
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Graduate chaos: how COVID has affected my job hunt
It comes as no surprise that COVID has had a huge impact upon the job market.
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Staff and Students at Leicester University on the introduction of the COVID vaccine
Leicester students and staff give their response to the implementation of the Vaccine in the UK
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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
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‘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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Safety Net petition passes 1000 signatures at University of Leicester
A petition started by Leicester Student Magazine calling for the University of Leicester to implement a safety net currently has 1,216 signatures and counting.
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National lockdown ends prospect of face-to-face teaching for many university students
At 8pm on Monday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced another national lockdown. The message to “stay at home” ends the prospect of face-to-face teaching for many university students, who had been told it might return this term.
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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.
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150 Days and Counting: Leicester in Lockdown
In Leicester, where higher COVID-19 restrictions have not been lifted for more than 150 days, I discuss my experiences of living and studying in the city.
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University of Leicester Students’ Union votes to oppose job cuts
Leicester’s Students’ Union voted by 35-5 to oppose the university’s ‘disinvestment strategy’ during an impassioned exchange at their annual meeting on the 1st of December.
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Why our children need our help, with word from Jonathan Ashworth MP
“The system isn’t built for families like mine to succeed” – Marcus Rashford, MBE In 2019 alone, 1.9 million school
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Rockstar Returns: The Halloween Edition
You might not be stumbling home across Victoria park or catching a taxi back to Oadby with strangers this weekend but, on Saturday night, the Athena will be transformed for the biggest Halloween event in the city.
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Tory votes against Free School Meals highlight the utter indifference of our government
As schools enter October half term, 1.4 million disadvantaged children in the UK who would usually receive Free School Meals will not be receiving food vouchers as a result of the House of Commons vote this week.
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Moving courses online “doesn’t seem imminent”, as cases of COVID-19 stays low
The University of Leicester has reported an average of 12 new cases a day over the last week, which is relatively small compared to other universities.
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