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…
‘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…
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…
LSE Staff Members Decide Not To Support UCU Strikes
Only 46.3% of LSE staff voted to go on strike on the 16th February. The LSE will therefore not be…
Boycott NSS Campaign Gathers Steam
Despite the LSE and the Students’ Union’s efforts to get third -year students to fill out the National Student Survey…
Petition on LSE Summer Ball Receives 600+ Signatures
A petition to launch an LSE-wide Summer Ball to take place after exams each year was launched two weeks ago…
‘LSE Pay Up’ calls for equality in staff pay
Since 2004, support staff (other than senior management and academic staff; also known as Professional Service Staff) have had real…
