All UEA students will recall the strikes from February to March by the UCU over pay, pensions, casualisation and rising workloads. Marketisation of universities was blamed by many teachers on the picket line, so why are universities focused on generating income for the Vice-Chancellor and senior management instead of improving the lives of those who…
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Pimp My Barrow was set to return before pandemic struck
Uea(su) had been discussing proposals to bring back Pimp My Barrow (PMB) for months before the coronavirus pandemic meant their plans could not go ahead. Minutes released by Uea(su) show the SU had agreed in principle to a reimagined PMB in a new venue outside Nelson Court. PMB was originally run by students, but Uea(su)…
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SU ‘cash crisis’: societies may have funds stripped unless UEA helps
Uea(su) is facing a “cash crisis” that could see it run out of money within a matter of months. Without the University’s financial aid the SU may be forced to use societies’ and clubs’ subs account money in an attempt to prevent insolvency. Management minutes released by the SU show officials said by not using…
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Uea(su) introduces Click & Collect service
The Uea(su) shop has introduced a new click and collect service to help those unable to visit in person, along with students and essential workers. The shop has announced a total of six bundles ranging from £5 to £10. These include an essentials bundle, toiletries bundle, fruit and veg bundle, a goodie bag of sweet…
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Hundreds of thousands sign petition calling for tuition fees refund
A petition calling for students to be reimbursed for this year’s tuition fees owing to the strikes and the coronavirus pandemic has been signed by more than 320,000 people. The petition’s founder Sophie Quinn wrote: “All students should be reimbursed of this years tuition fees as universities are now online only due to COVID-19, with…
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‘Judge me by my actions’ on mental health, says Vice Chancellor
UEA Vice Chancellor Prof David Richardson told students to “judge me by my actions” at a joint mental health Q&A with Student Services and Uea(su). Prof Richardson said: “Why should people believe and trust in me? Judge me by my actions. A year or so ago I said I would put in place a Vice…
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Dancing and dog walking for mental health event on campus
Uea(su) and Student Services (STS) will hold a day of events and drop in sessions at the Exhibition Space in the Hive on March 5 to promote positive mental wellbeing. There will be a whole range of activities, from dog walks to a free tap dance class. The Vice Chancellor and STS staff will also…
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SU may go bust “in a few years”
Uea(su) will go bust “in a few years” without more funding from UEA, the chair of the SU’s Finance Committee has said. Alicia Perez, who is also Uea(su)’s activities and opportunities officer said: “It is definitely a situation that we need to turn around if we don’t want the SU to go kaput.” Another elected…
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SU-turn: Union Council reverses controversial beef ban
Uea(su) Union Council has voted to reverse a controversial ban on selling beef in SU outlets.The beef ban was in place for less than a month. Following a debate at Union Council last night that lasted approximately half an hour, 52% of councillors voted in favour of reversing the ban, with 36% voting against doing so,…
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