New government guidance urges universities to include information on drop-out rates and graduate employment prospects in their advertising.
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Government advises burning printed dissertations to keep warm during the energy crisis
Kate Hall writes about the government’s innovative suggestion for students to save on energy costs.
Is it time to ditch patriotic values?
Harry Craig explores how the meaning of patriotic values has changed over recent years, and whether they are still positive principles for individuals and societies to hold today.
Graduates to be hit with ‘tax rise by stealth’ on their student loans
Graduates to be hit with ‘tax rise by stealth’ on their student loans Millions of university graduates in England face higher repayments on their student loans as the government freezes the earnings threshold at which they start repaying. The universities minister, Michelle Donelan, announced on Friday 28th January that the salary threshold for undergraduate student […]
Climate Crisis – Impressive Targets or Stark Reality?
Katie Archibald discusses the climatic future of the UK and if targets to reduce extreme weather are enough or can even be met.
Cultural catastrophe: the creative industries’ post-Brexit future
Niamh Walsh explores how the creative industries have been let down since Britain’s departure from the EU and glimpses into what its future may hold.
Exeter alumni Dr Alex George appointed government mental health ambassador
Exeter alumni Dr Alex George appointed government mental health ambassador Exeter alumni and A&E doctor, Alex George, has been appointed the UK’s mental health ambassador in an effort to improve young people’s education and access to mental health services. The 30-year-old ex-Love Islander has recently taken to his social media platforms to stress the importance […]
The Debate: Should Gyms Be Allowed to Stay Open During Lockdown?
Jack Walton considers if gyms should have been kept open through the continued lockdowns seen in the United Kingdom.
Spinners and Losers
Harry Scott-Munro takes a look at the spin behind the evermore frequent government U-turns and whether this is undermining their position on wider issues.
Survey shows people back coronavirus restrictions but think local lockdowns were mismanaged
Survey shows people back coronavirus restrictions but think local lockdowns were mismanaged A survey has found that while there is widespread public support for coronavirus restrictions people believe the local lockdowns this autumn were mismanaged by the government. A recent survey by the University has found that while there is widespread acceptance of the new […]