University denies using algorithms for students’ grades
The University distances itself from a departmental email that says algorithms will be used on some students’ missing marks.
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Matt Hancock: “F*ck them kids.”
Health secretary Matt Hancock says ‘F*ck them kids,’ but which ones is he talking about?
#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.
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.
Leicester staff vote to strike in opposition to redundancies
Staff at Leicester University vote in favour of strike action in response to proposed redundancies.
Lecturer resigns over ‘toxic work environment’ at University of Leicester
Dr Oz Gore has resigned from the University of Leicester citing a ‘toxic’ atmosphere, as staff ballot over strike action.
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.
The Tacit Colonising of Critical Cuts at the University of Leicester
The Tacit Colonising of Critical Cuts at the University of Leicester
University of Leicester monitoring staff’s social media, say academics.
The University of Leicester have been accused of monitoring social media accounts of staff members by three academics.
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.
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
You’re missing the point: Daily Mail article disparaging Leicester University redundancy plans is uninformed
A student response to Guy Adams’ disparaging Daily Mail article.
Debt leads to job cuts at Leicester University
University of Leicester to make up to 145 staff redundant in bid to maintain “academic excellence”
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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