LSE SU Lent term elections open amid Union criticism
The opening of nominations on Monday, 19 February kicked off the beginning of the campaign season for LSESU Lent term…
The NHS long term plan is an ambitious failure
The government correctly identifies where the NHS needs reform, but without realistic plans to increase the necessary resources, it amounts…
‘LSE Pay Up’ campaign holds rally
The ‘LSE Pay Up’ campaign, organised by LSE’s three trade unions: UCU, UNISON and Unite, held a rally last Wednesday as…
Cleaners to be brought In-House on Unequal Terms
Some cleaners at the LSE have expressed their concern over the terms of their upcoming transfer in-house from outsourcing company…
Theresa May Proposes Tuition Fee Review
Fulfilling a commitment made in the 2017 Conservative manifesto, Theresa May has set in motion a year-long review of higher…
UCU Strikes Over Pension Cuts Begin
Industrial action over the University Superannuation Scheme began last Thursday at 61 universities in the UK. The scheme and a…
“Authorship Investigation” Software to be Launched in UK
A new anti-plagiarism software which tracks down and monitors each student’s writing style, will be launched by many universities in…
Queen Mary University Staff Warned of Investigation for Low Grading
Staff at Queen Mary University of London received an email advising them that an investigation may be conducted against them…
UK Research Councils Sign Declaration Against The Use of Journal Impact Factors in Evaluating Research Excellence
All seven UK Research Councils have joined others from across the globe signing the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment…
