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Local Conservative candidate refuses to disclose politics on tuition fees »

Neil Hudson (middle)

The Conservative parliamentary candidate in the marginal constituency of Edinburgh South has been criticised by student leaders for failing to outline his position on tuition fees. Neil Hudson, a veterinary lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, has...

Tue 20 Apr 2010 by Joe Pike | Read more »

Porter elected NUS president »

Aaron Porter has been elected as the 54th President of the National Union of Students (NUS) at the organisation's national conference in Gateshead. Mr Porter will succeed current NUS President Wes Streeting in June 2010 for an initial twelve month ter...

Sun 18 Apr 2010 by Joe Pike | Read more »

Sussex students storm university in week of confrontation »

Hundreds of demonstrators defied a high court injunction at Sussex University last week to protest against funding cuts and demand the reinstatement of six suspended students. The students were suspended due to their involveme...

Mon 15 Mar 2010 by John Hislop | Read more »

Policy Exchange tuition proposals labelled 'disastrous' »

Wes Streeting1

The National Union of Students (NUS) has welcomed a report criticising universities silence on the issue of tuition fees, whilst simultaneously highlighting the potentially “disastrous” effects of its suggestions. The NUS warned against th...

Wed 17 Feb 2010 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

NUS plans to 'name and shame' MPs who refuse to fight tuition fees »

Edinburgh MPs are among those who could be be "named and shamed" by student leaders for refusing to sign a pledge opposing rises in tuition fees. Student leaders from 85 higher education institutions across the UK have announced they will send a list ...

Wed 25 Nov 2009 by Laura McCaffrey | Read more »

Mandelson's new university labelling system could harm Scottish institutions »

Scottish universities could suffer as a result of Peter Mandelson's new plans to label English universities, according to former Universities Scotland head Lord Sutherland. Lord Mandelson has unveiled his long-term strategy for English universities, i...

Wed 11 Nov 2009 by Laura McCaffrey | Read more »

Inquiry launched into student loans crisis »

Sir Deian Hopkin

Higher Education minister David Lammy has ordered an inquiry of the Student Loans Company (SLC) after thousands of students across the UK were forced to start university without having received their loans. Mr Lammy has asked Sir Deian Hopkin, former ...

Wed 28 Oct 2009 by James Fidler | Read more »

Research funding changes could leave humanities trailing »

Humanities research could be under threat as the Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) considers altering its research funding model which decides the level of funding that is awarded to universities. In a Hefce announcement made earlie...

Wed 28 Oct 2009 by Madeleine Battersby | Read more »

UUK report criticised for glossing over £2.7 billion investment shortfall »

UUK

A recent report on trends in higher education has been criticised by the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) for ignoring “serious issues”. The report, by universities umbrella organistation Universities UK (UUK) titled Patterns of Highe...

Wed 07 Oct 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

Leading academics call for reintroduction of tuition fees »

The debate surrounding the re-introduction of tuition fees in Scotland has been given new life following statements made by former University of Edinburgh principal Lord Sutherland and the principal of Aberdeen University. Speaking to The Times, Lord ...

Wed 30 Sep 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

Thousands miss out in rush for clearing places »

UCAS

Clearing places have disappeared at record speed this year, with an unprecedented number of university applicants chasing a smaller number of vacancies. Following a cap on student numbers introduced in October 2008, demand for last-minute places to st...

Sun 13 Sep 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

English students voice concern over possible rise in tuition fees »

Wes Streeting

The National Union of Students (NUS) lobbied Parliament in London last week to oppose the possible rise in tuition fees in England. The lobby followed a report by Universities UK (UUK), which showed that vice-chancellors across England believe a near ...

Mon 23 Mar 2009 by Constantine Innemée | Read more »

London Met University falls victim to drop-out miscalculation »

London Metropolitan

An audit of the drop-out rates at London Metropolitan University has shown that the institution has been over-funded by more than £50m since 2005. The university is expected to receive an £18m reduction in teaching budgets as well as being...

Wed 11 Feb 2009 by Laura Kay Robertson | Read more »

NUS embraces reform at extraordinary conference »

NUS Conference 2

After a mere two years of negotiations, NUS is officially on the road to reform. Delegates from all around the UK voted last week by an overwhelming majority of 90 per cent for the long-awaited constitutional changes to be put into action. Following t...

Wed 28 Jan 2009 by Megan Taylor | Read more »

Leading black figures condemn NUS reforms ahead of vote »

D. Lawrence

The recent decision by the National Union of Students (NUS) to ratify the new constitution has been taken amid a backdrop of controversy over the union's handling of racial equality. Concerns have been raised by a small group of black students who fee...

Wed 28 Jan 2009 by Rebecca Sibbett | Read more »

Reform or ruin as NUS approves new constitution »

National Union of Students

The National Union of Students (NUS) is a step closer to adopting a new constitution following a vote at the extraordinary conference requested by over 25 separate universities and colleges. After over six hours of heated debate, elected delegates fro...

Sun 23 Nov 2008 by Megan Taylor | Read more »

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