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UCU threaten assessment boycotts
Bournemouth University Student Union has given its backing to striking lecturers – however only 85 out of 16,683 students voted. Murray Simpson, SUBU president, said the poll was invalid and therefore the union would not be able to officially support the action.
Students support striking uni workers
Lecturers have welcomed student support for university workers as they went on strike for higher pay.
Picket lines at Bournemouth University as staff strike
Higher education trade unions went on strike against low pay in Bournemouth and across the UK on Thursday.
Learning freedom helps pupils raise £600 for Help for Heroes
Three pupils raised nearly £600 for the military charity Help for Heroes by organising a concert after school…
NUT dispute education standards of academies
An NUT representative has claimed there is no proof that academies provide better standards of education. David Morgan,…
Care Farming is a “lifeline” for disadvantaged youngsters
Care farms are giving youngsters with special needs “the lifeline that keeps them in education” says Prince Charles.…
Parents say no to tuition fee backtracking Lib Dem MPs
A poll conducted by You Gov and the NUS has found that over half of parents polled believe…
Coalition’s academy scheme arrives in Townsend
Last week, the new Townsend Primary Academy in Bournemouth took another step towards its opening next September. The…