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Universities Set For Major Change
[ Posted in Student News | 21 Nov 2008 | No Comment | 1,153 views]

University structure is facing major re-development in all areas, from grading to the lay-out of the academic year, according to senior academics. Read the full story »

UK Students March Against Child Abduction
[ Posted in Student News | 6 Nov 2008 | No Comment | 851 views]

British Jewish students have staged a protest march in Jerusalem against the shocking rate of child abductions in Uganda. The rally was organised by ‘Gulu Walk’ campaign, an organisation raising awareness for the plight of children in Uganda. Read the full story »

Student Drank Himeself To Death
[ Posted in Headline, Student News | 7 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 974 views]

A young undergraduate student who downed half a litre of vodka in just 20 minutes was found dead of acute alcohol poisoning. Jason Venezia, 19, was promised £40 if he could drink a large amount of vodka at a rate of one shot every 45 seconds.
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Student Stole To Relieve Stress
[ Posted in Featured, Student News | 7 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 715 views]

A student, who was told by an internet chatroom friend to steal in order to help relieve stress, was ordered to pay £60 in costs after pleading guilty to one count of shoplifting more than £350 worth of goods.
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Edinburgh Student Falls To Death
[ Posted in Featured, Student News | 7 Oct 2008 | No Comment | 1,095 views]

A Heriot-Watt student died last week in an accidental 50ft fall from Arthur’s Seat. Forming the main part of the group of hills that dominate Holyrood Park, Arthur’s Seat is a popular walk with locals and tourists.
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British Student Fights Extradition On Murder Charge
[ Posted in Headline, Student News | 28 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 806 views]

A British student faces an extradition hearing this week that could see him sent to stand trial for manslaughter in Greece even though his case has never been considered by a British court.
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Full Accommodation Puts Freshers In Hotels
[ Posted in Featured, Student News | 18 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 872 views]

Around 160 freshers have been given a hotel room to begin their university lives in after an 18% rise in the number of new students left the halls of residence at Aberystwyth university overbooked.
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Government To Stop Freshers Parties
[ Posted in Headline, Student News | 9 Sep 2008 | No Comment | 810 views]

As freshers’ week rapidly approaches and students make their way to a new city to get settled into student life before the term commences, the nightclub industry gears up for a week of hard core partying. For the student this means cheap booze, a chance to make friends and maybe even get lucky. For the bars, nightclubs and student venues, an opportunity to dazzle new customers and recruit fresh trade.
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