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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Editor: Toby Cray
Archive of Toby Cray’s editorial articles for Leicester Student Magazine
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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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: “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’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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Stabbing at Nixon Court
A man was stabbed at a party in the University of Leicester’s student accommodation Nixon Court on Thursday evening.
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January science snapshot history
Key scientific discoveries that have taken place. This month’s focus: discoveries about our universe.
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University of Leicester students frustrated by blended learning
Students are frustrated by this year’s rules on who studies in person and who takes their classes online at Leicester University.
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November Snapshots of Science History
A reflection on vital historical discoveries in science that took place in November.
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Leicester students vote to support UCU strike action
Students at the University of Leicester have voted in favour of supporting this week’s UCU strike action, according to a statement released by Leicester Students’ Union (SU) this afternoon.
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Christmas Returns to Campus
Christmas returns to University of Leicester with two days of festive activities on campus.
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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.
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University delays releasing exam results for Biological Science students
Biological Sciences students have been left waiting for their exam results as a result of the ongoing redundancy dispute.
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Leicester University students stage rent protest over accommodation rebate.
A University of Leicester rent protest organised by the Rent Strike team took place on campus on June 1st.
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#BoycottLeicester trends on Twitter, as campaign gains momentum
The #BoycottLeicester campaign set up by the UCU is encouraging academics to join the boycott of the University of Leicester in opposition to redundancies.
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MP backs petition calling for fair rent rebate at University of Leicester
Leicester MP Claudia Webbe has shared a petition on Twitter requesting that the University of Leicester offer a fair rent rebate, which has 611 signatures, as of April 12th.
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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.
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Will the government’s ‘free-speech champion’ silence students?
The free-speech champion, announced early this month, is set to ‘protect’ the legal rights of students and staff on campus — but will it really? Or could it just be another power grab by the government?
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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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‘Shaping for excellence’ or academic extradition?
Muzammil Khomusi writes about the cuts to the Department of Neuroscience, Psychology and Behaviour from a student’s perspective
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A History of Pride: From New York to Victoria Park
In honour of pride month, we look back at the history of Pride, from it’s origins in New York to what it means to Leicester today.
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Student petition with over 500 signatures opposes staff redundancies at University of Leicester.
A ‘Students Against Redundancies’ petition opposing redundancies for lecturers and departmental staff has attracted more than 500 signatures.
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#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.”
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Debt leads to job cuts at Leicester University
University of Leicester to make up to 145 staff redundant in bid to maintain “academic excellence”
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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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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.
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UK withdraws from Erasmus Student Exchange Programme
The Brexit agreement has ended the UK’s participation in the Erasmus scheme.
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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.
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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
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