UEA has terminated some of its workers’ contracts because of disruption caused by coronavirus. In a letter from the university, workers were told “it is not possible to continue your employment as it has been determined that there is insufficient business.” The workers had been furloughed since the beginning of the UK lockdown under the…
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Canada suffers its worst ever mass shooting
On April 18, 2020, Canada experienced its worst mass shooting. The shooting occurred in the province of Nova Scotia, and the gunman has been identified as Gabriel Wortman. Mr Wortman is believed to have killed a total of 22 people in a 12-hour period in the province. Among the dead were a teacher, a home…
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Brits miss office banter as they work from home
A study by Vodafone has shown many people miss spending time with their colleagues and having office jokes and banter during the Coronavirus pandemic, which has forced them to work remotely. The study has shown that more than 40% of workers claim they miss their colleagues, with a further 41% stating they miss the office…
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Charlie Waller Memorial Trust launches new mental health guide for students
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust has launched a new resource to support students experiencing mental health issues. The charity works to equip young people with the skills to look after their mental wellbeing. It was set up in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller, a young man who took his life after suffering from mental…
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1 in 3 people in East of England fear awkward “mental health” conversations
A survey by Time To Change, a mental health anti-stigma campaign, showed that around 1 in 3 people in the East of England said they would put off speaking to a friend who is struggling with their mental health to avoid an awkward conversation. One reason was that it made them feel uncomfortable, preferring to…
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Four weeks of strikes ahead as discussions fail
University staff are set to participate in another strike action over pensions, pay and working conditions starting on Thursday 20 February until 13 March. Staff from 74 universities, including UEA, will walk out later this month and in March, marking a second strike following the action in November and December last year, with only 60…