National
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.
Students face university expulsion over Nazi-themed drinking game
By Shane Croucher on January 13, 2010
Two students are at the centre of controversy, as a Nazi-themed drinking game they invented on Facebook was reported to their university.
Student finance review could lead to higher fees
By Staff Reporter on November 10, 2009
The Government announced the formation of an independent review into student finance in higher education, but NUS’s Wes Streeting worries this will lead to a rise in tuition fees.
Industry experts asked “Is world journalism in crisis?”
By Shane Croucher on November 3, 2009
We’re all talking about the crisis in journalism, but is it really in crisis? A conference at Coventry University asked journalism experts and professionals alike.
Expenses scandal opens the way for female MPs
By Charlotte Reid on November 1, 2009
The expenses scandal could be the catalyst of change for female members of Parliament, according to Sarah Childs a professor of political science from Bristol University.
Universities face fines over extra students admitted
By Charlotte Reid on October 24, 2009
Universities across the country may face fines because they broke a government imposed cap on new students. Lincoln says it complied with the guidelines, and is “well within” the limit.
50,000 shortfall in university places
By Harry Lincoln on July 10, 2009
University applicants were told on Wednesday that nearly 50,000 of them would not get a place. This year 52,000 more people applied to universities in England compared to last year, but there are only 3,000 more places available.
Another report slams universities’ use of technology
By Harry Lincoln on June 24, 2009
British universities will lose their leading international standing unless they become much more radical in their use of new technology, according to a JISC commissioned report.
Beach Break Live 2009 moves 300 miles to Kent
By Harry Lincoln on June 9, 2009
The Beach Break Live 2009 student festival will move 300 miles to Kent, the event organisers confirmed. Taking place between 16 and 19 June, the original location was set to be Newquay, but the organisers were having “site problems”.
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.
