Author Archives: Jamie Freshwater
University evacuated in hoax bomb scare
Words by John Fernandez. Students using the University of Lincoln main campus received a shock yesterday, as they were evacuated after a hoax bomb scare.
Donate unwanted clothing to help two worthy causes
Students are being asked to donate their unwanted clothing to help people living in poverty around the world as well as fund a life changing operation for a local school boy. Instead of packing them up to take home over the summer, students are being encouraged to drop off clothes they no longer wear outside [...]
Students’ Union to once again employ own staff
The Students’ Union have announced that they will once again take over control of their own employee’s contracts from the university.
Student Finance confusion for continuing students
The Student Finance website has left some students worried that their course fees had risen to £9,000 despite applying for their second or third year.
‘Festival’ ends as temporary cabins dismantled
The last of the cabins providing temporary accommodation at the university have been dismantled after permanent housing was found for all students.
Students ‘make a difference’ to homeless shelter
Students and staff from the University of Lincoln have given up their time to give the Nomad Trust homeless shelter a fresh coat of paint.
Citizen journalism – is it the future?
Citizen journalism is a “fantastic new development”, according to the editors of two major news websites who took part in the latest Journalists speak out about Journalism talk.
Candidates fail to show at by-election hustings
The start of the SU by-elections was marked by a low-turnout hustings event, with only three candidates and around a dozen students turning up.
Lincoln’s cabin crisis? Life inside the bunkabins
As space ran out in the city, we speak to the people living in cabins who tell us what life is really like inside them… and the university responds to their issues and complaints.
Second site for temporary student village
A second temporary student village is being set up on campus – meaning “just under 200 students” will be living in the various bunkabin cabins across Delph Gardens and Festival Gardens.
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