A controversial vote to keep the students’ union’s policy relating to solidarity with Palestine and the boycott of Israeli products, will be examined by trustees as it may fall foul of government legislation. Councillors voted by 44 to 19 in favour of retaining the policy ‘1714 In support of international law and human rights in Palestine.’…
An investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed more than 17,000 students living in UK university accommodation failed to make rent payments last year. The data, which was released under the Freedom of Information Act, showed the number of rental arrears increased by 16 percent nationally since 2016. Izzy Lenga, the Vice-President of the National…
The students’ union have apologised for not acknowledging Holocaust Memorial Day following students’ criticism. Whilst other students’ unions posted a message of remembrance on their social media over the weekend, UEA’s union did not. Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) occurs on 27 January each year as a reminder of the six million Jewish people murdered during…
A Sportspark UEA advertising campaign has been called racist by students who pointed out it could appear to be ranking individuals based on race and gender. The Bronze plan, which is the cheapest at £5 a month, shows a black woman, the second cheapest Silver plan shows a white woman with grey hair, and the…
The number of UEA Medical Centre patients being referred to local mental health services has increased dramatically over the last five years. However, the university’s support services say this is likely attributable to a decreased stigma surrounding mental health problems. In 2017, there were 573 referrals from the University Medical Service (UMS) to the Norfolk…
The Student Support Service will hold priority drop in sessions for students affected by the disappearance of a missing student. Sophie Smith has been missing since 26 December and is believed to have entered the sea near Great Yarmouth. The 21-year-old left her house in Gorleston in the early hours of Boxing Day, and was…
Police said they are “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a missing 21-year-old student. Sophie Smith went missing from her home in Avondale Road, Gorleston, at 3am on Boxing Day. Searches for Sophie in the Gorleston and Great Yarmouth area continue today. The Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue (NorLSAR), a trained volunteer group, have joined…
UEA has said graduation this year will be held at the Carrow Road football stadium. Previous ceremonies have been held at Congregation Hall on campus. Congregation Hall will undergo building repair works this summer. The university said the larger venue means all graduating students will be guaranteed three guest tickets. In recent years students have been…
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