University cuts threaten degree standards says UCU leader
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.
ID cards still on track, despite pilots’ protest
The British Airline Pilots' Association is challenging the introduction of compulsory ID cards for airside staff at Manchester Airport. Manchester residents will be the able to volunteer to have the…
Lincoln students fight fascism
Students from the University of Lincoln handed out anti-BNP leaflets on Lincoln's High Street this Sunday, to try and get locals to vote against the party in the European elections…
Students are better than tutors on the Web, says report
Universities are falling behind their students in the use of Web 2.0 technologies, according to a report released today.
Lecturers may strike over pay increase
The lecturers' union UCU may go on strike following the breakdown of pay negotiations. Most lecturers at the University of Lincoln are represented by the union, but the ballot results…
The ‘study buddy’ way to avoid exam stress
Exams don't need to be stressful and here are some theories in keeping calm amongst the pressure of exams and successful revision.
Students want their £500 bursary back
Students are campaigning to get a £500 end-of-year bursary back. The university decided to stop paying it with 2008's intake.
Graduates forced to lower their aspirations
A survey has shown that only a third of 2009 graduates expect to get a job in relation to their degree this year.
Report: British students study less than Europeans
A report has shown that British graduates are studying less than their continental counterparts, placed second bottom after the Czech Republic.
The eBay festival ticket scam
Buying a ticket for a concert is not what it used to be, many will agree. Tickets are limited, new music is a bigger industry than ever before and age…