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Zero-hour contracts a hot topic in the run up to the election

Tuesday 14 April 2015Student Journalists

The run up to this election has really seen some unexpected issues take the limelight. One of those most prominent has been the debate surrounding zero-hours contracts which has really turned into a major focal point in this election debate.

The run up to this election has really seen some unexpected issues take the limelight. One of those...

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Company perks now include egg freezing

Monday 13 April 2015Student Journalists

The aptly named 'perks arms race' between big companies like Apple and Facebook has been taken to the next level, comments NUS Journalist James McCrory. The Silicon Valley heavyweights have always been in constant competition when it comes to making their places of work – company offices – as Über futuristic, accommodating and enticing as possible.

The aptly named 'perks arms race' between big companies like Apple and Facebook has been taken to...

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University - a time of great change in a student

Monday 13 April 2015Student Journalists

University is a time of great change in a student’s life, comments NUS Journalist Mariya Hussain. From the emotional upheaval of moving away from home or going into a new place with knowing no one, to the stress academics, exams and competition with other students, a student’s mental health can be greatly impacted.

University is a time of great change in a student’s life, comments NUS Journalist Mariya Hussain....

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The first social media election

Monday 13 April 2015Student Journalists

As elders like to frequently remind us, young people are always plugged in. Whether it is checking your group Whatsapp every few minutes to see if anything new has happened or making sure your instagram followers saw your last meal, it can be tiresome. However, the 2015 election has seen a surge in political activity taking place on our favorite feeds, reports NUS Journalist Emma Jacobs.

As elders like to frequently remind us, young people are always plugged in. Whether it is checking...

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A culture change is needed within our universities

Wednesday 25 March 2015Student Journalists

Students at the London School of Economics (LSE) last week started an occupation in response to the marketisation of higher education. Other universities such as Warwick, Oxford and UAL have also started their own occupations. NUS Journalist Mariya Hussain looks at why this is the case.

Students at the London School of Economics (LSE) last week started an occupation in response to the...

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