Hannah Lee

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Students getting increasingly infuriated as complaints to universities reach record highs

Complaints and grievances made to the university ombudsman about UK institutions have reached record highs after a steady rise over the past few years.  Most of the blame for this sharp increase has been placed on the harsh financial realities facing universities, leading to wage discrepancy and students’ needs not being met.   The statistics provide proof of the dissatisfaction felt, with student complaint numbers...
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Posted Mar. 13, 2026
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A student’s guide on where to live after first year

There are many options for post-Freshers living, whether you’re rocking the Kasbah in Central Coventry, roaming the Victorian boulevards of northern Leamington, or attending village fetes in Kenilworth, the world of the West Midlands remains your oyster. However, it can be difficult to know where to settle, so we’ve gathered...
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Posted Nov. 6, 2025
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Persistence of online exams undermining degree integrity, study finds

A study has highlighted the serious threat to university degrees posed by the persistence of online exams introduced during the pandemic. Measures imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic have remained common practice for many universities. These include online examinations, which were used to uphold the degree structure at a time when...
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Posted Apr. 14, 2025
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Experts to investigate allegations of student loan fraud

A Government investigation is set to begin into claims that student loan fraud is being committed by individuals with no intention to study. There are at least six ‘franchised universities’ where allegations of fraudulent activity have been made, said The Sunday Times. These franchised providers are smaller colleges affiliated with...
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Posted Apr. 10, 2025
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Statistics reveal Gen Z’s increased shift to bisexuality

Statistics show that younger generations are more inclined to identify with LGB (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual) than ever before. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published figures that identify a dramatic shift in social attitudes towards sexuality. Gen Z (1995-2012) being far more likely to identify with LGB than older...
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Posted Feb. 9, 2025