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May 2009


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University cuts threaten degree standards says UCU leader

By Harry Lincoln on May 27, 2009

A government order to impose a £400m saving scheme in universities may prompt a backlash from fee-paying students, the head of the lecturers’ union warned.


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Richard Butcher returns home

By Adrian Bell on May 27, 2009

Lincoln City have announced their first signing of the summer with midfielder Richard Butcher getting a two-year deal with the Imps.


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Students’ Fashion Show brings Lincoln into fashion

By Gloria Dei on May 25, 2009

The 2009 Lincoln Fashion Show took place on Friday May 22th at the Engine Shed. Parents, friends, and fashionistas alike came to check out the latest collections.


Lincoln Fashion Show 2009 Highlights (VIDEO)

By Daniel Ionescu on May 25, 2009

The 2009 Lincoln Fashion Show took place on Friday May 22th at the Engine Shed. Parents, friends, and fashionistas alike came to check out the latest collections.


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“Lincoln have the potential to do big things,” says Farrell

By Adrian Bell on May 21, 2009

Incoming Athletic Union president Chris Farrell has big plans for the Athletic Union ahead of the 2009/10 season. He hopes that next year will be the best year to date for the university’s sports teams.


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The Saw Doctors to play Engine Shed

By Elizabeth Fish on May 20, 2009

The Saw Doctors, well known for their folk stylings, will be take to the stage at the Engine Shed on December 1st as part of their 2009-2010 UK tour.


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Spotlight: Switchy B

By Elizabeth Fish on May 20, 2009

The Linc speaks to RnB artist Switchy B – real name of Omar Cofie – who is well known on the Universtiy of Lincoln’s campus – and not just for studying. Alongside his degree, Switchy B is also a solo artist.


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Lecturer picks up short film award

By Daniel Ionescu on May 20, 2009

A film by a University of Lincoln lecturer has won an award earlier this month at the British Film Festival, right in the home of movie-making — Los Angeles. The 11-minute long film, Daddy’s Girl, was written and directed by Ms Forster.


No more anonymous comments

By Daniel Ionescu on May 20, 2009

Due to an increasing number of anonymous comments, The Linc has modified its comments policy.


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University of Lincoln to buy Lincolnshire Echo building

By Rob Wells on May 19, 2009

The University of Lincoln has finally confirmed that it is in the process of buying the Lincolnshire Echo building. The statement comes 6 days after the Lincolnshire Echo initially reported the acquisition.


Fire safety campaign targets drunk students

March 12, 2010

Students who cook after drinking are being targeted in a new campaign to prevent fire incidents after at least one severe incident last year.

The ladies of the BBC

March 12, 2010

The University of Lincoln has hosted two notable female journalists from the BBC in recent weeks: Angela Rippon, a journalist and presenter, and Helen Boaden, the director of BBC News.

Students shafted up the ballot box

March 11, 2010

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With the General Election due in the next few months, The Linc has taken a look to see what each of the main three political parties have planned for students and higher education.

Harold Evans: The editor’s editor

March 11, 2010

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Considered to be the editors’ editor and one of the finest journalists in modern times, Harold Evans talks to Shane Croucher about his big name and big character.

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