UCU considers further action after pay cuts approved
By Jessica Pretorius and Chenoa Colaco Planned pay cuts for UK university staff have been approved, causing widespread anger after…
Solidarity with Ukraine as Russian invasion continues
By Aditya A. A groundswell of sympathy for Ukraine is picking up momentum as Russian attacks on the country continue…
UCU strikes: what to expect
By Aysha Sarah The UCU announced dates for the upcoming strike action On 27 January. There will be strike action…
Architecture competition launched to design LSE’s first zero-carbon building
By Stan Masters LSE recently launched a competition for an architectural team to design its first zero-carbon building. The new…
LSE invests in new Southwark student housing project
DIF Capital Partners, an independent fund manager, announced in December 2021 that it reached an agreement with LSE to fund…
SU meetings address response to Israel-Palestine event protest
By Celia Saboureau and Aysha Sarah The LSE Students’ Union hosted two student meetings in November last month: first the…
Developing Story: University staff vote in favour of winter strike action over pay and pensions disputes
Universities across the UK have voted in favour of strike action over disputes on pensions, pay, and working conditions. 58…
New Marshall Building expected to open in January
by Stan Masters The Marshall Building, which has been in construction since 2017, will be opened to students this coming…
Claims of silverfish ‘infestation’ at Sidney Webb House
Students residing at Sidney Webb House, a privately-managed LSE hall of residence, claim that at least two blocks in the…
Breaking: LSE becomes the first carbon neutral university in the UK
LSE has announced that it has been independently verified as carbon neutral for the 2021-22 academic year, becoming the first…
