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  • Success, only really means something if others fail. That instinctively sounds harsh doesn’t it? Making A-Levels harder will ultimately benefit students.

    Toughen Up A-Levels!

    Posted on November 4, 2011 | No Comments
    Success, only really means something if others fail. That instinctively sounds harsh doesn’t it? Making A-Levels harder will ultimately benefit students.

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  • In this article, Marc Geddes explores the alternative funding possibilities for Higher Education that has been dismissed by all three major political parties - a mixed form of graduate taxation.

    In Support of a Graduate Tax

    Posted on November 4, 2011 | No Comments
    In this article, Marc Geddes explores the alternative funding possibilities for Higher Education that has been dismissed by all three major political parties - a mixed form of graduate taxation.

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  • Earlier in February 2011, Canvas and Sheffield Debating teamed up to poll the general student community of government cuts - what would YOU cut?

    Societies Festival: The Results

    Posted on March 4, 2011 | No Comments
    Earlier in February 2011, Canvas and Sheffield Debating teamed up to poll the general student community of government cuts - what would YOU cut?

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  • The debate about the National Union of Students is ongoing - and more important than ever. Student activism has arguably re-found its political strength and consciousness; does the NUS help or hinder this process?

    Does the National Union of Students represent students?

    Posted on February 4, 2011 | No Comments
    The debate about the National Union of Students is ongoing - and more important than ever. Student activism has arguably re-found its political strength and consciousness; does the NUS help or hinder this process?

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  • Students seem completely isolated compared to the wider Sheffield community: does this need to be so? In this interview with Lee Kenny, Archie Hunter shows otherwise.

    Towards Utopia: Olive Branches and Chips with Curry Sauce

    Posted on February 4, 2011 | No Comments
    Students seem completely isolated compared to the wider Sheffield community: does this need to be so? In this interview with Lee Kenny, Archie Hunter shows otherwise.

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  • In the recent demonstrations and subsequent media fallout the notion of student nationhood can take centre stage. The demonstrations may indicate a student consciousness: a vitalised political entity that can take steps to influence government and public opinion. But can this be taken one step further to the idea that students can be considered a nation? And how is it being hampered by media and political elites?

    Could there ever be a ‘Student Nation’?

    Posted on February 4, 2011 | No Comments
    In the recent demonstrations and subsequent media fallout the notion of student nationhood can take centre stage. The demonstrations may indicate a student consciousness: a vitalised political entity that can take steps to influence government and public opinion. But can this be taken one step further to the idea that students can be considered a nation? And how is it being hampered by media and political elites?

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  • Article by Chloë Elizabeth Ashley.

    Is Feminism Still Relevant?

    Posted on November 4, 2010 | 1 Comment
    Article by Chloë Elizabeth Ashley.

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