Erasmus

Essential basics for students abroad

Submitted by Kay Weston on Thu, 03/01/2008 - 11:31

Many students will be embarking on a year abroad this summer as part of their course. But how can you be sure to avoid trouble when you’re far from home?

When one university isn’t enough: The Erasmus scheme

Submitted by Alex Tomaro on Tue, 18/12/2007 - 15:38

There aren’t many opportunities to immerse yourself in a different culture practically for free, but the Erasmus programme is one of them. Alex Tomaro investigates what makes it so popular.

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Student news

Facebook used ‘for performance’

Submitted by editor on Thu, 20/11/2008 - 14:11

A new report has analysed the ways in which Facebook and MySpace are used by students to create an ‘ideal self’.

BNP leak sends shockwaves around UK

Submitted by Paul Martinovic on Wed, 19/11/2008 - 15:32

A list featuring a number of current students and academics believed to be members of the British National Party has been leaked on to the internet.

Oxford opens animal research lab

Submitted by editor on Thu, 13/11/2008 - 17:49

Oxford University has opened its controversial animal laboratory, after long delays caused by protests and intimidation from animal rights groups.

Leeds student named ‘Save the Planet Pioneer’

Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 15:45

Living

Leeds Student Emily Cummins has been named the Ultimate Save the Planet Pioneer by at a star-studded awards ceremony.

Students hold fees protests

Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/11/2008 - 12:14

Thousands of students will take part in local protests against top up fees today.

MPs seek to improve relations between Jewish and Muslim students

Submitted by Paul Martinovic on Mon, 03/11/2008 - 16:04

British politicians are launching a cross-party initiative to promote Muslim and Jewish student relations in UK universities.

Student News Picks

Lecturers don’t want to become ‘immigration officers’

Submitted by editor on Tue, 18/11/2008 - 10:30

From:

The Courier

By: Rowan McCabe

From next year, universities will be expected to check whether overseas students are attending their courses.

Controversy over union blood donation policy

Submitted by editor on Tue, 18/11/2008 - 10:16

From:

The Courier

By: Beatrice Pickup

The National Blood Scheme (NBS) are banned from promoting blood donation within the Union buildings of Newcastle and Sunderland University, due to the NBS policy preventing homo