Student Life

Student tackles Nelson on Mastermind

A Plymouth University student has pitted her wits against the nation’s best brains by appearing on the BBC quiz show Mastermind.

Kate Jamieson, a third year International Relations student, answered questions on The Life and Career of Horatio Nelson in an episode of the programme to be broadcast on Friday 25 January.

The 23-year-old is one of the youngest people to appear on...

Students can enjoy discounts galore on UNiDAYS

As a student, money is tight. Bargains are treated like gold. Your pocket money or loan is spent on Tesco value toilet paper or recycled lined paper from Wilkinsons. But what happens when you have the urge to buy something new and out of the price range? Miscellaneous items such as clothes and pencil cases that students want will be heartbreaking for them if they are fully priced.

This...

ESW pleads for equality in school academy admissions

Equality South West has said it is "unacceptable" for academies to pick and choose pupils.

A report, released today by the Academies Commission, reveals evidence that some academies secretly attempt to select and exclude pupils.

ESW's Colette Bennett said: "If academies are picking and choosing their students , then the potential for discrimination is huge. Even if it is...

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