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A proposal brought forward by Theresa May to make those on student visas return home immediately after graduating has been strongly opposed by both the Tory leadership and the science community. The proposal, which had been set out in the 2010 general election manifesto, outlines plans to require overseas students to apply...
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The National Union of Students (NUS) has published a report looking into routes to shift the financial burden of higher education from individual students to public funding. The report outlines ways to start the debate on higher education between politicians, vice chancellors and students. It also highlights that the proportion...
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A Responsible Drinking Initiative has been set up in Nottingham with the aim of moderating alcohol consumption and reducing anti-social behaviour. As part of that initiative, breathalysers are being given to bouncers at 22 pubs and clubs in the city, aiming to help security staff identify customers who are “vulnerable” because of...
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A referendum on the ‘No support for marking boycotts’ motion, further to the Union Council held on 7th April 2014, is due to take place in the week commencing 20th October. The motion proposed in the last academic year, read: “As some students believe that marking boycotts have a detrimental...