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Uni beauty pageant provokes anger

editor — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:58:56 +0000

A beauty pageant involving students at London universities has provoked controversy, with other students labelling it ‘misogynistic’ and insulting.

Students need ‘hard truth’ of A-level choices

editor — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:41:56 +0000

Students could be ruining their chances of getting into a good university by inadvertently choosing ‘soft’ subjects to take at A-level, a new report has shown.

Science grads in the money

editor — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:07:23 +0000

Science and technology graduates are more likely to be employed, and earning higher salaries, than arts graduates, research has found.

Best student journalism honoured at ceremony

editor — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:42:44 +0000

Felix, the newspaper of Imperial College London, was named Student Newspaper of the Year last night at the Guardian Student Media Awards.

Potential students hamstrung by background

paul_martinovic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:58:31 +0000

A comprehensive survey of current UK students has revealed how influential economic status is when choosing a university.

Facebook used ‘for performance’

editor — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:11:03 +0000

A new report has analysed the ways in which Facebook and MySpace are used by students to create an ‘ideal self’.

BNP leak sends shockwaves around UK

paul_martinovic — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:32:37 +0000

A list featuring a number of current students and academics believed to be members of the British National Party has been leaked on to the internet.

Oxford opens animal research lab

editor — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:49:44 +0000

Oxford University has opened its controversial animal laboratory, after long delays caused by protests and intimidation from animal rights groups.

Leeds student named ‘Save the Planet Pioneer’

editor — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:45:17 +0000

Leeds Student Emily Cummins has been named the Ultimate Save the Planet Pioneer by at a star-studded awards ceremony.

Students hold fees protests

editor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:14:25 +0000

Thousands of students will take part in local protests against top up fees today.