STUDENTS occupying a university building for more than 40 hours to show solidarity to striking lecturers have been offered bananas, had a photo taken by a friendly member of the security team, and had their food supply ‘cut off’.» >
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Read about the lecturers who picketed in minus temperatures, the results of the RUSU elections and so much more in the March issue of The Spark.» >
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The weather is the most talked about topic in the UK; with 9 out of 10 Brits mentioning the matter every 6 hours. Nonetheless, after this article an overcast sky and light drizzle will become a welcome sight. Some of the following records are from some of the most hostile and unthinkable environmental conditions on the planet.
On January 18th, a prank show for Channel Four exhibited a male contraceptive stall on campus just outside the Students Union Building. On display were different types of male contraception some real and some ridiculously fabricated.
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Minghella Studios will be housing several Third Year Film and Theatre productions this term....
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In the Stephen Laurence Media Centre (just behind 3Sixty) you will find the Junction11 Radio Studio, The Spark Newsroom and the RUON TV Editing Suite.
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In recent years, mental health has become one of the most prevalent issues affecting people in the
UK. Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. In
England, a staggering 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem in any
given week. The most common mental health problem in England is generalised anxiety disorder
(GAD), affecting 5.9 out of 100 people.» >
A significant hike in rail fairs could see students finding it more difficult to escape back home
from exam stress in the future after prices rise by 3%.
As of January 3, 2018 prices have been raised across the country by an average 3.7%. The exact
amount varies by region, with the highest hikes seen in the North.
According to National Rail, the raise in prices will directly help the rail network.» >
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