http://www.therundown.co.uk News for UK students en-gb Sat, 27 May 2006 21:27:51 +0100 (C) Hull Media Ltd, http://www.hullmedia.com http://www.therundown.co.uk/syndication/ University of Bristol delegate Etan Smallman entered a strange world of student politics full of factions, impassioned students and heated political debate, but where crucial decisions had to be made. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1148761671/ Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:09:00 +0100 Bradford University has published a list of approved proofreaders, but some academics say that it's encouraging students to cheat. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1144705364/ Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:40:00 +0100 Academics from two unions have voted to strike unless their pay is increased. Other action could also affect exams and assessment. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1140399143/ Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:21:00 +0000 The Czech Republic is set to ban a communist youth organisation. The group, a youth wing of the Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia has been asked to abandon its ideology of revolutionary Marxism. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/world/1136124016/ Sun, 01 Jan 2006 13:53:00 +0000 Boris Johnson has been made the Shadow Higher Education Minister in David Cameron's new team. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/ukpolitics/1134328004/ Sat, 10 Dec 2005 13:56:00 +0000 A group of LSE students are in trouble for smashing up a rival university's campus while drunk. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1133912062/ Tue, 06 Dec 2005 23:20:00 +0000 Staff at Birmingham Uni are being ordered to attend degree ceremonies or face being reported by their bosses. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1133483637/ Thu, 01 Dec 2005 17:30:00 +0000 A new study has found that students working during term time are more than a third less likely to recieve a first or 2:1. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1133308101/ Tue, 29 Nov 2005 23:41:00 +0000 Vitally important research of the week: Beer goggles aren't just caused by alcohol - and there's a formula to prove it. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1133024845/ Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:01:00 +0000 Tutors at Lincoln Uni were told to award marks to students who hadn't completed any coursework, a whistleblower has claimed. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1132873737/ Wed, 23 Nov 2005 16:58:00 +0000 Riots have gripped the suburbs of France for last few weeks. Violence between police and rioters has reached dramatic levels and the French government has been in crisis. Pierre Maarek provides a view on the disturbances from France. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/world/1132174843/ Wed, 16 Nov 2005 20:50:00 +0000 Huge explosions were witnessed at Southampton uni this morning when gas tanks exploded, destroying a building. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1130696117/ Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:13:00 +0000 The AUT is putting pressure on MPs to change parts of the proposed anti-terror law it feels could impact on academic freedom. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/ukpolitics/1131900758/ Sun, 30 Oct 2005 16:27:00 +0000 A conference has heard that a million students have mental health problems and more needs to be done to raise awareness. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1130697872/ Tue, 25 Oct 2005 18:40:00 +0100 Students at Stirling University have voted in a referendum to support access to higher education for Palestinians. The students also voted to support a twinning scheme with Birzeit University. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1130113140/ Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:15:00 +0100 The National Student Media Awards shortlist is out, and it's been another good year for Cardiff, Oxford and York. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/media/1130693332/ Wed, 19 Oct 2005 16:56:00 +0100 Six student protesters from Lancaster University have been found guilty of aggravated trespass after demonstrating against university links with military firms. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1129471270/ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:00:00 +0100 The new Sunday Times University Guide is out, bringing good news for some but not for others. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1129651063/ Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:54:00 +0100 Student protestors from across Iran's capital took the streets last night to vent their anger against Britain. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/world/1128204229/ Sat, 01 Oct 2005 23:01:00 +0100 The National Blood Donation Service was banned from the University of Birmingham's freshers' fair. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1128203108/ Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:43:00 +0100 National Blood Donation Service was banned from the University of Birmingham's freshers' fair. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1128202210/ Sat, 01 Oct 2005 22:24:00 +0100 Middlesex University Union Student Union (MUSU) president Mr. Keith Shilson has been thrown off campus by university authorities for organising a meeting with the radical Islamic organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1128198991/ Sat, 01 Oct 2005 21:34:00 +0100 The Student Loans Company's online application service has been used by less than a tenth of applicants, The Rundown has learned. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1127666859/ Sun, 25 Sep 2005 17:31:00 +0100 The Student Loans Company says applications have been processed more quickly this year and students should be paid on time. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1127672523/ Sun, 25 Sep 2005 13:21:00 +0100 This year's shortlist for the Guardian's awards has been announced, featuring good news for some regulars and a certain orange-headed website. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/media/1127691448/ Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:18:00 +0100 The NUS will not put on a national demonstration this year against raising the cap on tuition fees, contrary to the requests of some campaigners. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1127236781/ Tue, 20 Sep 2005 18:05:00 +0100 A third of students are victims of crime and a quarter are burgled, but many aren't getting the insurance they need. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1127249985/ Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:48:00 +0100 Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was hit in the face by a banana meringue after being awarded an honorary degree. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1127160660/ Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:59:00 +0100 The Telegraph has revealed that students have jobs, but it speculates that some might well prefer modelling to bar work. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1126645357/ Sun, 11 Sep 2005 16:11:00 +0100 TV Licensing is urging students to buy their licences early to take advantage of a refund – and avoid a big fine. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1125612266/ Thu, 01 Sep 2005 16:59:00 +0100 This year's HESA statistics show that the unemployment rate among last year's graduates is higher than the national average, and men get bigger starting salaries. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/graduates/1124982578/ Thu, 25 Aug 2005 15:53:00 +0100 Graduates are rude, illiterate, innumerate and all-round useless, according to a survey of employers. Well, something like that. Time for some fun... http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/graduates/1124902163/ Wed, 24 Aug 2005 16:40:00 +0100 Research in Australia has found that graduates who feel dissatisfied with their university educations are more likely to avoid paying tax and loan repayments. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1124978682/ Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:36:00 +0100 This year's A-level results are out, and the annual ritual of questioning their worth has begun, but is the apparent criticism all in the mind of the media? http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1124406678/ Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:45:00 +0100 New students are being advised to check their protection against mumps following several outbreaks at universities last year. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1123770060/ Mon, 08 Aug 2005 15:17:00 +0100 Students from Leeds University are due to set off for the Middle East today on a trip aimed at establishing an exchange programme with their counterparts in Israel and Palestine. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1123517461/ Sat, 06 Aug 2005 14:34:00 +0100 The number of students cheating is on the rise, The Times newspaper claims today, but there is more to its figures than meets the eye. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1123001596/ Tue, 02 Aug 2005 15:41:00 +0100 Research has found that students expect their debts to be much lower than they are likely to be. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1122998317/ Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:54:00 +0100 A quarter of prospective students expect their parents to fund the entire cost of going to university, a new survey has found. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1122998020/ Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:46:00 +0100 Muslim graduates are less likely to have jobs than other graduates, the government has revealed. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/graduates/1122912104/ Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:49:00 +0100