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Latest news and analysis from the University of Lincoln and beyond
Lincoln students raise concerns to Lord Young
By Ashleigh Gray on March 13, 2010
Lord Young, the government’s minister for students, quizzed Lincoln students on Friday, March 12th, about their experiences at the university.
County Council makes little progress on teen pregnancy
By Shane Croucher on March 13, 2010
Lincolnshire County Council recently released teenage pregnancy rates in the county, but how effective has their strategy been? Shane Croucher and Emma Pearson report.
Nursing students talk health with minister
By Jack Dobson on March 13, 2010
Nursing students gave their opinions on health to Gillian Merron, Public Health minister for state, on Friday, discussing topics such as smoking, alcohol and drugs.
Fire safety campaign targets drunk students
By Jack Dobson on 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
By Charlotte Reid on 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
By Jack Dobson on March 11, 2010
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
By Shane Croucher on March 11, 2010
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.
The Linc student survey
By Jack Dobson on March 11, 2010
With a lot of fuss recently over the National Student Survey of graduating students, The Linc decided to conduct a survey of our own, asking five questions to 100 students.
Following delays, Uni Shop returns to the Atrium
By Charlotte Reid on March 11, 2010
The Uni Shop eventually opened on Wednesday, after several delays, a severe breakdown in communication, and a lack of funding.
How fair is your fair-trade coffee?
By Shane Croucher on March 11, 2010
Shane Croucher looks into whether fair-trade coffee is actually a better deal for both consumers and producers, after local coffee shop claims it’s counter-productive.
Studenthood »
General Election: who’s the most student friendly?
March 3, 2010
As the General Election looms, The Linc’s Jessica Brown looks at the main parties and how each of them can affect you.
Film »
Film review: The Lovely Bones
March 13, 2010
The Lovely Bones is a picturesque film based around the life after Susie Salmon’s death. Filled with decisions and vengeance, Joel Murray reviews the latest from director Peter Jackson.
Campus Voices »
The Students’ Union — who needs it?
March 11, 2010
Mike Hodges argues that the SU shouldn’t pay its officers around £18k per year, but cut itself down to a streamlined organisation, staffed by volunteers only.
Health »
Would you risk a tan?
March 2, 2010
A tan for the summer may seem appealing, but the search for the perfect sun-kissed skin could be at a massive cost to your health.
Lincoln City, Sport »
Big match report: Imps 3 Hereford 1
March 12, 2010
On an emotional night at Sincil Bank, Lincoln City came out victorious against Hereford yet the night was overshadowed by the mourning of Keith Alexander’s death and the visit of the Jules Rimet trophy.
Gaming »
Sony’s “Move” brings motion gaming to PS3
March 11, 2010
A new Nintendo Wii-inspired controller for the Playstation 3 has been revealed alongside a lineup of new games to be released this autumn.
