Archive for May, 2009

The University of London has made my degree worthwhile

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

London is a huge place, there’s no denying it, and given that there are 40-plus universities based here, it’s not a surprise that they mirror the capital’s dense urban sprawl. »

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University of London needs serious change, at best

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

The question “Is the University of London relevant?” has raised its head more times than I can remember during my university career, which started in 2001. »

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SOAS staff on strike for Stalin

Thursday, May 28th, 2009
SOAS staff on strike for Stalin

Support staff at SOAS are on strike today (May 28) in protest at the dismissal of a trade union activist. »

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SOAS student waves goodbye

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
SOAS student waves goodbye

Lauren Mead is off on a gap year, round the world in ten months. Only she’s doing it in a boat. »

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Hope Not Hate misses the point

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

The words of warning etched into the wall at the exit of the Imperial War Museum’s Holocaust exhibition are “all that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing”. »

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50 years on: David Irving, Apartheid and ULU

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
50 years on: David Irving, Apartheid and ULU

Today’s politically active students today may spend their time occupying lecture theatres over Israel’s actions in Gaza, but 50 years ago the hottest issue was South Africa’s apartheid system. »

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Library’s Fine: But Senate House faces major cuts

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Senate House Library’s future has finally been decided, and will see a reduction of library space and a move towards reliance on electronic resources. »

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Issue 13 out now

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Issue 13 out now

Read it online here. »

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Rolf Harris: still going strong

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
Rolf Harris: still going strong

Apparently the Chemical Brothers' songs are ideal for accompaniment by Rolf's famous 'wobble board'. »

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All you fascists are bound to lose!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
All you fascists are bound to lose!

Tomas Mowlam analyses the BNP’s chances in the upcoming European elections. »

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