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News for UK students

Southampton lab destroyed by fire - October 30, 2005

Huge explosions were witnessed at Southampton uni this morning when gas tanks exploded, destroying a building.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1130696117/

Lecturers lobby against Terrorism Bill - October 30, 2005

The AUT is putting pressure on MPs to change parts of the proposed anti-terror law it feels could impact on academic freedom.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/ukpolitics/1131900758/

Million students have mental health problems - October 25, 2005

A conference has heard that a million students have mental health problems and more needs to be done to raise awareness.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1130697872/

Stirling students vote to back Palestinians - October 24, 2005

Students at Stirling University have voted in a referendum to support access to higher education for Palestinians. The students also voted to support a twinning scheme with Birzeit University.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1130113140/

NUS media awards shortlist announced - October 19, 2005

The National Student Media Awards shortlist is out, and it's been another good year for Cardiff, Oxford and York.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/media/1130693332/

George Fox six found guilty - October 16, 2005

Six student protesters from Lancaster University have been found guilty of aggravated trespass after demonstrating against university links with military firms.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1129471270/

Durham tops list of universities - October 15, 2005

The new Sunday Times University Guide is out, bringing good news for some but not for others.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1129651063/

Tempers flare in Tehran - October 1, 2005

Student protestors from across Iran's capital took the streets last night to vent their anger against Britain.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/world/1128204229/

Birmingham University bans Blood Service - October 1, 2005

The National Blood Donation Service was banned from the University of Birmingham's freshers' fair.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1128203108/

Birmingham University Guild of Students bans National Blood Service from freshers' fair - October 1, 2005

National Blood Donation Service was banned from the University of Birmingham's freshers' fair.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1128202210/