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February 10, 2012

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Student News

Go Green Week 2012

Go Green Week is People & Planet’s annual national week of action on climate change in schools, colleges and universities in partnership with NUS.


Last chance for Students to grab accountancy training contract at Leicester firm

A Level students looking to swap crippling university debts and an uncertain jobs market for a bright future in accountancy are being urged to enter a training contract competition before it’s too late.


Student Finance Competition Launched By TheSite.org and Barclays

A competition has been launched that could give a welcome boost to your student finance situation. TheSite.org and Barclays bank have joined forces to give students the opportunity to win an unforgettable experience.


Oxford dons revolt on new Iron Lady honour

Plan to name a new building at Oxford University after Baroness Thatcher has divided academics at the institution.


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British scientist to receive Global Award

British scientist to receive Global Award at the 14th Annual L’ORÉAL - UNESCO For Women In Science Awards


Chris Huhne quits cabinet over speeding points charge

Chris Huhne has quit as energy secretary after learning he was to be charged with perverting the course of justice over a 2003 speeding case.


Sir Richard Branson joins Liverpool business

Virgin head Sir Richard Branson has been announced as headline speaker at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Liverpool this March.


Boris Johnson announces world class cycling festival for London

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has announced plans for London to host a world class two day festival of cycling next year to attract tourists, generate jobs and showcase the city beyond the games. It will be the first large scale event to use the Olympic Park when it reopens next summer.


Student News Columns

Oxbridge Labour is too elitist says Miliband aide Lord Glasman

Lord Glasman a close ally of Labour Leader, Ed Miliband who has attacked the Labour’s leadership for being too elitist is right when he says the Labour party is failing to connect with working-class people.


World News

Egyptians mark first anniversary of protests that toppled Mubarak

Across Egypt hundreds of thousands have took to the streets for the day, marking exactly one year since the outbreak of protests leading to ,83-year-old longstanding ruler, Hosni Mubarak's downfall.


News Columns

The story of LGBT History Month

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month 2011 and 2012 is fighting for LGBT people to be active in sport – as spectators and participants; at elite and at street level.


Student News Feature

Clothes Show Live: the start to your dream career

For 23 years Clothes Show Live has been at the forefront of British fashion, nurturing and encouraging home-grown aspiring stars. As the fashion world becomes more competitive and harder to break into, Clothes Show Live’s educational content has expanded to ensure visitors to the show receive much-needed career help and advice from those in the know.