The National Union of Students (NUS) has launched a Payback Time campaign aimed at unseating MPs who pledged to vote against any rise in tuition fees. Billboards bearing the slogan “Liar liar” will be unveiled in Sheffield, Manchester and London, and advertising vans displaying similar messages will be targeting the 38 seats, mainly held by…
By-election due in Essex as former Tory MP defects to UKIP
A new by-election has been triggered in the Clacton constituency, due to Douglas Carswell’s recent actions, as told by Emily Rivers.
Student Union pledges to combat mental health stigma
The Union of UEA Students (UUEAS) signed the Time to Change pledge at a launch event on Thursday 1st May. The Lottery- and Comic Relief-funded movement, which encourages individuals and other organisations to sign their pledge, aims to bring mental health prejudice to an end. In signing the Time to Change pledge, the UUEAS has…
Vice Chancellor slams Coalition’s stance on immigration
Emily Rivers reports on Professor Edward Acton attacking governmental rhetoric on immigration.
Pupils snub Oxbridge for the Ivy League
Emily Rivers reports on more state school pupils are choosing to study at Ivy League universities rather than Oxbridge.
What the Autumn Statement means for students
Emily Rivers looks in to what the Autumn Statement means for students around the country.
Government privatises almost £900m of student debt
Emily Rivers on the government’s move to privatise student debt.
Standard of careers guidance for young people slammed
Emily Rivers on the Association of Colleges’ finding that the quality of careers guidance in schools is ‘nothing less than appalling’.
Norwich MP supports controversial government Lobbying Bill
Emily Rivers reports on Simon Wright’s support of a controversial government Bill.
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