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Details of UCL modern languages re-structuring released
Administrative jobs have been threatened at UCL as it moves forward with the restructuring of its modern language departments. A 47-page consultation report released in January has detailed the logistical changes entailed by the move to conflate all modern language departments, currently running autonomously, into a single ‘division.’ If the report’s propositions in their current form... »
UCL staff one step closer to strike
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) branch at UCL took staff one step closer to a possible strike with a unanimous vote in favour of balloting members for industrial action. The vote on January 28th came in response to the recent announcement of academic redundancies to be made within... »
Grant defends freedom of speech as UCL announce first review details
UCL announce the first details of an independent review into Abdulmutallab’s time at university, but Provost also warns universities should not act as "policemen" »
UCL ISoc condemn “deliberate” attempts to conflate controversial views with violent extremism
UCL Union Islamic Society (ISoc) issued a statement last night stating their reaction to the arrest of former President Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab in the USA »
UCL staff could go on strike over job cuts
Staff at UCL could go on strike in December if management push ahead with plans to cut jobs, after unanimously voting to go into formal dispute with the college. »
UCL climbs to 4th in Times Higher Education’s world rankings
University College (UCL) are the best university in London, and the fourth best in the world, according to the 2009 Times Higher Education world university rankings. »
UCL Provost confronted by Justice for Cleaners protestors
An impromptu debate took place in UCL’s main quad on Thursday between UCL’s Provost Malcolm Grant and campaigners, when he was confronted by protestors calling for the reinstatement of sacked cleaner Juan Carlos Piedra Benitez. Organisers from the ‘Hands Off My Workmate Conference’ gave London Student a transcript and a recording of a meeting that... »
Sacked UCL cleaner campaigning for reinstatement
A cleaner at UCL who says he was unfairly sacked because of his trade union activism today launched a campaign to be reinstated to his job. »
UCL wave white flag over Senate House Library
UCL Provost Malcolm Grant has admitted defeat in his college’s bid to take control of the cash-strapped Senate House Library from the University of London. »
Varsity: King’s rule over UCL in battle royale
Jason Ford, KCL’s fly half, became the scourge of UCL this year as his three penalties and audacious drop goal won KCL their first varsity in recent history. »

