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NUS mis-handling prompts backlash

NUS mis-handling prompts backlash

In the wake of the debate’s cancellation there has been an outpouring of student reaction and a renewed call for the DSU to disaffiliate from the NU...

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Oxford bans Spotify

Students at the University of Oxford are no longer able to use the popular music streaming service, Spotify, after a decision was made by the universi...

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National Student Survery launches

This term sees the launch of the National Student Survey (NSS), now in its sixth year. The survey, which is for finalists from universities and colleg...

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Uproar as Government cuts university funding

Universities across the country will be forced to cut back on staff, courses and research after Lord Mandelson announced that over £500m would be sla...

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Degree of the future?

The government’s recent proposal for fast-track degrees has led to outcry from university staff and students throughout Britain. If put in place, tr...

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University: the root of religious extremism?

In the wake of the failed Christmas Day plane bomb attempt fears about the radicalisation of students in universities have re-surfaced.  The alleged ...

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The art of blacking up is alive and well in French Vogue

French Vogue is no stranger to being outrageously controversial. Not long ago the publication issued photographs of its models dressed as pregnant wom...

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Survey of Class '09

ACCORDING TO A survey conducted in March, the Class of 2009 are expected to fare quite differently in the graduate job market to their predecessors. T...

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Criticism of admissions process

Last month, Durham University was publically linked to growing concerns over how UK universities should distinguish between high performing applicants...

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NUS Conference

THIS YEAR’S NUS conference took place in Blackpool from 30th March until 2nd April. Eleven students attended on behalf of Durham University, includi...

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