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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The housing horrors of renting student houses at University of Leicester.
Renting a house in second year is the next step in the university process for many students, and as many first years prepare to move into houses in September, I speak to University of Leicester students who have had experiences from hell.
Borderland Child
Original poetry by Laura Lees
REVIEW: Chemtrails over the Country Club
Georgia Hilton-Buckley dives into Lana Del Rey’s latest release, Chemtrails over the Country Club.
Let’s Explore Leicester: Coffee Edition
This week’s editon of the Let’s Explore Leicester series focuses on the best coffee choices in Leicester, recommended by Julia Goralska.
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’
Reflecting on my mental health during the pandemic.
When people talk about their mental health, I never claim I have anxiety because I feel like I don’t suffer like some people do. But I do.
Breaking up is never easy…
A raw inside look into the realities of a real break-up from the perspective of the one ending the relationship.
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.
Covid: University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre goes digital.
The University of Leicester’s Attenborough Arts Centre has seen the Coronavirus pandemic impact its culture and finances.
Inescapable and Unacceptable: construction disruption impacting students at Nixon Court
Studying in the middle of a global pandemic is challenging for any student, but for those living in Nixon Court, there are more challenges than they signed up for.
SU Elections: Pedram removed from SU Presidential Race
Pedram Bani Asadi has been removed from the University of Leicester Students’ Union Presidential Elections due to “three separate, alleged breaches of the election regulations.”
SU presidential Q&A axed at last minute without explanation
The presidential Q&A for the Students’ Union election race was pulled yesterday, on 3 March, at the last minute and without an explanation.
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?
My Coming Out Story
From family reactions to unrequited love, Bethany Walsh honestly details her process of coming out as a lesbian woman.
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
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
‘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.
Top 10 cutest walking areas to visit in Leicester
Going outside and breathing fresh air is essential during these challenging times, so here are the top 10 cutest open areas in Leicester to take your partner or loved one on.
“Students are burnt out, tired and frustrated”
Written by Toby Cray, featuring interview from SU President Mia Nembhard
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.
Ignored and forgotten: are students paying the price of this pandemic?
‘Frustrated’, ‘fragile’ and ‘numb’. These are the words that now define what it feels like to be a university student during a once-in-a-generation crisis.
University of Leicester under fire over cuts to English department
The University of Leicester has faced widespread criticism over the cuts to the English department, that were announced to staff in an email, three hours into the first day of term.
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.
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.
UK withdraws from Erasmus Student Exchange Programme
The Brexit agreement has ended the UK’s participation in the Erasmus scheme.
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
Covid: Leicester University starts testing for Christmas exodus
From December 3-9, students can go home for Christmas in the ‘student travel window’, but are advised to take a test to reduce the risk of passing Coronavirus on to their loved ones, the Government has announced.
