Student Officer elections postponed until September
The Student Officer Elections, which were meant to take place this term, have been postponed until September 2012. The nominations which began on Monday 23rd April and were originally meant to close on 2nd May have been postponed until 24th September. Amy Baker,…
Amnesty International protest against Shell operations
The University of Portsmouth’s Amnesty International society took to the streets to protest against Shell’s operations in the Niger Delta. The event ‘Shell Protest-Own up, Pay up, Clean up’ was held on the 27th April and was part of Amnesty International’s…
NUS vote for national demonstration in Autumn
At the last NUS Annual Conference, which took place between 24th and 26th April, delegates from across the UK voted for the NUS to organise a demonstration through London later this year. Although the date for the demo is yet to be…
Students to hold fashion show at Gunwharf Quays
Four University of Portsmouth students will be holding a three day fashion extravaganza at Gunwharf Quays. The theme will be ‘Vintage English heritage’ and therefore the models will be walking the catwalk with props such as old bikes and suitcases,…
University Roundup
Cardiff University Cardiff University has purchased a new property costing £765,000 for its new Vice Chancellor. The house has been bought by the University as a home for new Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Riordan, who will take office in September 2012….
NUS warn students against fraud
The Higher Education Funding Council for England has been informed of a number of incidences of fraud against students and a few higher education institutions in England. David Malcolm, Head of Social Policy of the National Union of Students, sent…
New report released to help universities spread information more effectively
A new report by think tank CentreForum sets out five radical ways to make information on universities more accessible to potential students and their parents. This five point plan is intended to boost the government’s drive to unlock information about…
Students Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist of nominees for the annual Student Awards, which will take place on 10th May, has been announced. Milly Youngman, UPSU VP Activities said: “The annual Student Awards is a chance to recognise and reward our most committed student volunteers.”…
Lecturers to be recognised at UPSU Teaching Awards
Voting for The Golden Apple Student Led Teaching Awards will take place between Monday 23rd April and Wednesday 25th April as Portsmouth students get a chance to recognise the work of their lecturers. The Golden Apple is organised by the University of…
Young people ignored in budget, says NUS
After the announcements given during the 2012 Budget on 21st March, the National Union of Students (NUS) criticised Chancellor George Osborne for not including any measures to help beleaguered young people. NUS President Liam Burns said: “The Chancellor has fundamentally failed…