Universities and unions have condemned Amber Rudd’s proposals for increased restrictions on international students at UK universities. The Home Secretary announced her plans in a speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham last week. The proposals include the introduction of ‘two-tier’ visa rules, which would link immigration regulations to the quality of the institution…
News
Cloud dog death: baby Bo on campus by Christmas
UEA’s beloved canine companion, eight-year-old Bo, has passed away this week after a short illness. The Siberian Samoyed, named after East Anglian queen Boudicca was described as “relatively young for her breed,” which can live for upwards of 12 years, and a “very happy and docile dog,” who loved “wandering around the lake.” Bo belonged…
Music
Twin Atlantic interview: “There’s inspiration from the idea that we’re all pretty similar”
Scottish rockers, Twin Atlantic are back with a fourth album, GLA. The record goes back to the band’s Glaswegian roots and is already shaping up to be a return to heavier form, after the catchy pop delights of Free and Great Divide. The record is such a different listen from your last two releases- what…
Features
Interview with freelancer Lauren Razavi, former Features editor
It’s the day after Brexit when we arrive to talk to Lauren Ravazi. The Norwich-based Young Freelancer of the Year is based in Pottergate’s Fuel Studios. Running on fewer than three hours sleep, the vibrant industrial space is a shock to our system as we wait on multi-coloured sofas in the lobby for Lauren to…
News
LCR entry no longer requires ID from students
UEA Student’s Union is introducing a new ticketing system, which will no longer require students to present their IDs at the door of the LCR. From Friday 23rd June students at UEA will be granted entry into the LCR via their campus cards, which will hold their ticket information, and proof of age. New scanning…
Comment
Was Sombrero-gate to blame for SU Satisfaction drop?
The views and opinions outlined in this piece belong entirely to the author, and are not reflective of the views of the wider Editorial team, nor Concrete as a whole. Student satisfaction is hard to measure. Undergraduates are fickle creatures, likely to punish our universities with negative feedback for an increase in the price of…
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RIP UUEAS
The Union of UEA Students will have completed its official branding change to UEA SU from the 1st August 2016. The Union underwent a rebranding in 2014, but remained officially UUEAS until this year. According to former Postgraduate Education Officer, Liam McCafferty, this was due to “the view of management committee at the time that…
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MPs and Rainbow Trees: Pride 2016
MPs and activists joined forces yesterday to discuss LGBTQ+ issues at Norwich Pride 2016. The city’s eighth annual Pride kicked off at 10am in the Forum, before the Pride Parade made its way to Chapelfield Gardens. Norwich Pride Question Time provided an opportunity for MPs Chloe Smith and Clive Lewis to speak alongside activists, including…
News
University admits tuition fee rise is “disappointing”
Undergraduate tuition fees for UK and EU students at the University of East Anglia are expected to rise to £9,250 a year, subject to governmental approval. The fee increase follows cuts to government grants to the university sector. A statement announcing the expected rise in fees on the Staff News section of the UEA website…
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