University of Leicester fails to sign up to COP26 declaration
The University of Leicester has chosen not to sign up to the COP26 University declaration for reasons that are yet to be made public.
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University of Leicester Students’ Union faces budget cut
Leicester Students’ Union (SU) discussed a budget cut of £508,000 due to the financial impact of the pandemic at a recent Student Council meeting.
Leicester nightclubs come under scrutiny over spiking
Nightclubs and bars in Leicester have come under scrutiny after increasing reports of spiking, particularly via injection. LSM asked city centre venues how they are responding to concerns highlighted in the Big Night in movement.
Students’ Union U-turns on boycott of campus-based nightclub events
Leicester Students’ Union released a statement backtracking on their original stance to support O2 Academy events, amidst national boycotts of nightclubs.
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.
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.
Charlie Hebdo’s Meghan race bait isn’t ‘satire’ – it’s a cheap garner for relevancy, and it’s boring.
Following the news of Prince Phillip’s death on Friday, French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo swiftly mounted their one-trick-pony, and by the very same evening had posted a topical cartoon to their Twitter, depicting ‘l’hommage d’Harry & Meghan au Prince Phillip’
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.
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.
We would not be talking about Sarah Everard if she was Black.
Or brown. Or disabled. Or gay. Or trans.
Leicester Vice Chancellor under fire, as students to hold a vote of no confidence
The university faced widespread criticism at the student council meeting, with no one speaking against the motion.
#MeToo: One suspension from 13 reported sexual assaults at the University of Leicester
An FOI has revealed that only one student out of 13 accused, has been suspended for sexual assault.
UCU defiant in face of job cuts at University of Leicester
The University and College Union (UCU) Leicester branch held a meeting on 25 January where they laid out plans to oppose the prospect of compulsory redundancies,
Leicester students forced to pay rent for empty houses
University of Leicester students left frustrated at being forced to pay rent for vacated student houses.
Thousands sign global petitions opposing job cuts at University of Leicester
Four petitions opposing the proposed compulsory redundancies at the University of Leicester have received over four thousand signatures from across the globe
Debt leads to job cuts at Leicester University
University of Leicester to make up to 145 staff redundant in bid to maintain “academic excellence”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK withdraws from Erasmus Student Exchange Programme
The Brexit agreement has ended the UK’s participation in the Erasmus scheme.
Isolating students let down by Leicester University
Leicester Student Magazine spoke to eight isolating households (comprising over 25 students) during October, and discovered that only half of them had received the free food package.
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.
Students’ Union launches sport safety initiative
The Students’ Union has launched a new campaign around sport and safety, after a Leicester student was followed whilst on a run.
Government student evacuation – calculated risk or recipe for disaster?
The Government student evacuation – a calculated strategy or a recipe for disaster?
Culture war: Leicester University stands by professor
Leicester University stands by its professor in culture war accusations
Environment: Leicester students shortlisted for national green award
Meggie Eloy and Carla Field have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2020 Green Gown Awards for ‘Student Sustainability Champion of the Year’.
Victory for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Written by Sabirah Mohammed After a prolonged and gruelling wait, the results of the American Presidential Election were finally announced on the 7th November 2020. For some Americans, it was a day of momentous celebration and triumph, whilst for others, a dismal retreat. Crowds of ecstatic Biden supporters took to the streets of America cheering from all corners of the White House, welcoming the President-Elect of America. “He is honest, he is straightforward, and he has the experience to lead this country out of this very dark period,” said former White House Advisor, Omaraso Manigault, interviewed in Washington. The presidential election turnout this year recorded the highest turnout in 120 years at 66.9%. The key states were significant in securing votes for the candidates, particularly in Pennsylvania, where the most electoral votes are located. It was announced on the day Biden won the presidential ticket that he had secured 20 electoral votes in Pennsylvania, essentially earning him his victory. Trump tweets to ‘STOP THE COUNT!’ When more votes were counted and it was clear that …
Trump’s Not Dead – The looming danger of liberal complacency
Around the world, news of Trump’s loss has brought hope, relief and excitement. But his poisonous politics are far from defeated. Any lapses in concentration could have devasting consequences.
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