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The Rundown

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UK student news

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NUS Conference: Going through the motions

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.

Proof reading: Is it cheating?

Bradford University has published a list of approved proofreaders, but some academics say that it's encouraging students to cheat.

Thousands of lecturers set to strike

Academics from two unions have voted to strike unless their pay is increased. Other action could also affect exams and assessment.

Czech government bans communists

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.

Cripes! Boris is new universities spokesman

Boris Johnson has been made the Shadow Higher Education Minister in David Cameron's new team.

Drunken conga leads to trashing of campus

A group of LSE students are in trouble for smashing up a rival university's campus while drunk.

University staff told to attend degree ceremonies

Staff at Birmingham Uni are being ordered to attend degree ceremonies or face being reported by their bosses.

Students put degrees at risk by working

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.

Beer goggles explained at last

Vitally important research of the week: Beer goggles aren't just caused by alcohol - and there's a formula to prove it.

Lincoln University marking scam claims

Tutors at Lincoln Uni were told to award marks to students who hadn't completed any coursework, a whistleblower has claimed.

Is France burning? Absolument

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.

Southampton lab destroyed by fire

Huge explosions were witnessed at Southampton uni this morning when gas tanks exploded, destroying a building.

Lecturers lobby against Terrorism Bill

The AUT is putting pressure on MPs to change parts of the proposed anti-terror law it feels could impact on academic freedom.

Million students have mental health problems

A conference has heard that a million students have mental health problems and more needs to be done to raise awareness.

Stirling students vote to back Palestinians

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.

NUS media awards shortlist announced

The National Student Media Awards shortlist is out, and it's been another good year for Cardiff, Oxford and York.

George Fox six found guilty

Six student protesters from Lancaster University have been found guilty of aggravated trespass after demonstrating against university links with military firms.

Durham tops list of universities

The new Sunday Times University Guide is out, bringing good news for some but not for others.

Tempers flare in Tehran

Student protestors from across Iran's capital took the streets last night to vent their anger against Britain.

Birmingham University bans Blood Service

The National Blood Donation Service was banned from the University of Birmingham's freshers' fair.

Birmingham University Guild of Students bans National Blood Service from freshers' fair

National Blood Donation Service was banned from the University of Birmingham's freshers' fair.

Middlesex University gags president

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.

Expensive, delayed and now it's underused

The Student Loans Company's online application service has been used by less than a tenth of applicants, The Rundown has learned.

Loans company 'confident' of paying students on time

The Student Loans Company says applications have been processed more quickly this year and students should be paid on time.

Student media awards shortlist unveiled

This year's shortlist for the Guardian's awards has been announced, featuring good news for some regulars and a certain orange-headed website.

No national demo against higher top-up fees

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.

Students prime targets for burglary

A third of students are victims of crime and a quarter are burgled, but many aren't getting the insurance they need.

Clarkson hit by meringue at degree ceremony

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was hit in the face by a banana meringue after being awarded an honorary degree.

Students have jobs, probably want nice ones - shock

The Telegraph has revealed that students have jobs, but it speculates that some might well prefer modelling to bar work.

Get a TV licence early and save money, students told

TV Licensing is urging students to buy their licences early to take advantage of a refund – and avoid a big fine.

Graduates more likely to be jobless than non-graduates

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.

Graduates: you're all rubbish, say employers

Graduates are rude, illiterate, innumerate and all-round useless, according to a survey of employers. Well, something like that. Time for some fun...

Students destined to become tax dodgers

Research in Australia has found that graduates who feel dissatisfied with their university educations are more likely to avoid paying tax and loan repayments.

In search of the A-level "critics"

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?

Freshers warned to get mumps jabs

New students are being advised to check their protection against mumps following several outbreaks at universities last year.

Leeds students set off for Middle East

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.

'Rise' in students cheating

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.

Students and parents underestimate uni debts

Research has found that students expect their debts to be much lower than they are likely to be.

Quarter of students expect free ride at uni

A quarter of prospective students expect their parents to fund the entire cost of going to university, a new survey has found.

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