Tag Archives: Education

Hopeless Rebels

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Tito

Today I arrived for a lecture, to find the building had been occupied by students studying for luxury degrees to protest against cuts, or fees increases, or the lack of things to protest about, or some such cause. There were … Continue reading →

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Platform Justice

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Tito

This post is a little late; but still worth posting. Last week I highlighted the “No platform” protest against Cheryl Gillan at Aberystwyth University. The outcome of the situation was that Cheryl Gillan cancelled her scheduled talk. Welsh Secretary Cheryl … Continue reading →

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Free Speech for Cheryl Gillan

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Tito

Note: I am not a member or a supporter of the Conservative Party. I didn’t vote for them in the last election, neither did I vote for the Liberal Democrat party with which they have formed a coalition. I do … Continue reading →

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Moar Money Pl0x!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Tito

In today’s news, middle class students riot in London because they might have to repay more tuition fees on a 0% loan from their £15,000+ future salaries, receiving slightly less of a massively subsidised ride at the expense of taxpayers, … Continue reading →

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Tuition Cap Increase is Not Enough

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Tito

University students get a fantastic deal. Outside of the various grants, subsidies and scholarships available, all of our tuition fees can be paid for by a government loan. The interest rate on the loan rises only with inflation, and the loan only … Continue reading →

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