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Lancaster University’s Class of 2021 graduation ceremony has been postponed
‘It is too much of a risk to plan for a graduation ceremony session in July 2021’
LUSU referendum: What does it mean, and why should we care?
There’s another vote – here’s why you should be interested
LUSU officer election results: What happened?
Less than 10 per cent of students voted – who did they vote for?
Three LUSU FTOs are re-running for election: Have they kept their promises?
What have our officers got done over the last year?
CONFIRMED: Sugar will reopen and Extravs will happen if restrictions are lifted
‘There is good reason to believe that we will be able to hold Extravs as normal’
Peaky Blinders is filming in Williamson Park
The hit BBC One show is back, and it’s filming in Lancs
‘VNC the VC’: Why are Lancaster students petitioning for the Vice-Chancellor to resign?
‘Students shouldn’t give up trying to make their university a better place’
EXPLAINED: Lancaster University’s ‘Covid protection’ policies
What do the new policies actually mean for Lancs students?
BREAKING: Lancaster University rent strike has been cancelled
‘This was not an easy decision to make and we have not made it lightly’
Lancaster University offers another £400 ‘goodwill’ payment to rent strikers
The university has made another concession to student strikers
‘No student will be left behind’: VP Education launches ‘Covid protection’ policies
The university is taking steps to ensure students are not disadvantaged
LUSU’s VP Education announces resignation
The role will remain unfilled for the remainder of the academic year
Deputy VC’s response to ‘safety net’ petitions proves student wellbeing isn’t a priority
But who are we to expect some understanding from our university, after all?
‘We commend students taking part’: Lancs rent strike supported by JCRs and LUSU
Pressure is mounting on Lancaster University to make concessions over rent during the pandemic
Lancaster students refuse to pay rent due to ongoing pandemic
Students have written an open letter to the Vice-Chancellor
Lancaster is letting its students down by not giving us a safety net
A pandemic is apparently not an extenuating circumstance
‘Josh, we’re sorry’: SU officers respond to student suicide attempt after being moved into empty halls
‘It’s not right that those involved did not step up to support you’
Quizmas day one: Take this Christmas quiz and we’ll tell you what you’ll graduate with
Think you’re getting a First? Think again
Lancashire is back in Tier 3: Here’s how it affects students
The government has confirmed that Lancashire will not be changing tiers
Who did Prince Charles and Princess Diana actually have affairs with?
John Kennedy Jr. was apparently one of them
Lancaster students have already raised over £15,000 for Movember
University societies and clubs are tackling the challenge once again
Sports and society events have been temporarily suspended at Lancaster University
The Students’ Union has suspended student activities as Lancs moves into Tier Three lockdown
Lancaster is set to move into highest tier of lockdown restrictions today in shock turnaround
After being placed in Tier Two, we’re now set to go into Tier Three – here’s what that means
Lancs to remain in Tier Two of lockdown after last-minute decision
The government was expected to announce tougher restrictions for Lancs
Sports hall on Lancs campus to be turned into Covid-19 testing site
The newly constructed hall will be used as a testing site for 3 months
EXPLAINED: Lancs in ‘Tier Two’ of lockdown restrictions
We were already in a local lockdown, so what’s changed now?
The Sugarhouse has temporarily closed its doors
The SU-ran nightclub’s operations are on hold due to coronavirus restrictions
Self-isolating students charged £17.95 per day for meals that actually cost £2.70
Funny how we give you nine grand and in return, you give us LIES
Self-isolating students charged £17.95 per day for meals that actually cost £2.70
Funny how we give you nine grand and in return, you give us LIES
‘Welfare is disregarded’: Councillors call for online-only learning at Lancaster Uni
Lancaster Uni is ‘unnecessarily risking the health of both staff and students’
Lancaster Uni ‘not planning routine tests’ for COVID amongst students
‘The University will support any contact tracing beyond the immediate shared setting (accommodation flats) by providing any relevant information to external agencies’
‘He has voted against my right to adopt’: LUSU President condemns Pro-Chancellor
‘Failing that, I will be calling for Mr Burt’s immediate resignation, as I owe it to no-one to support someone who doesn’t see me as a human being worthy of respect’
Students’ Union issues caution to university over Pro-Chancellor appointment
LUSU has condemned Alistair Burt’s appointment
Anti-benefits, pro-tuition fees: meet Lancaster Uni’s new Pro-Chancellor
The new Pro-Chancellor is a former Conservative MP
Lancaster University postpones Class of 2020 Graduation ceremonies
Outgoing students will have to wait even longer to say goodbye to Lancaster
Students’ Union budget to be slashed by 15 per cent
LUSU negotiated a lesser budget cut with the university
LUSU Trustee Board moves to temporarily close campus store Central
University management has rejected calls for a rent reduction
Students ‘appalled’ with LUSU’s use of non-disclosure agreements in focus group
‘This is an abuse of power by LUSU to try and silence students from speaking out’
Lancaster’s student discount Purple Card is being pulled
LUSU is discontinuing its student discount card, amidst competition and financial concerns
Central suffering ‘unsustainable losses’ and may close without rent reduction
The SU is asking for a rent reduction until January 2021
These 23 Umbrella Academy Season 2 memes are so good they could stop an apocalypse
Another apocalypse? Another set of memes
LUSU budget may be cut by up to a third in the 2020/21 academic year
The university is offsetting losses by making more cuts
Lancaster University revokes David Starkey’s degree after race row
The historian faced backlash for his comments
Lancaster University outlines ‘blended learning’ measures for 2020/21
The Vice-Chancellor highlighted measures in place for students’ return
Only a select few will be able to spell these UK towns and cities correctly
Crack out that GCSE Geography textbook