The Rundown

News for UK students

Expensive, delayed and now it's underused - September 25, 2005

The Student Loans Company's online application service has been used by less than a tenth of applicants, The Rundown has learned.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1127666859/

Loans company 'confident' of paying students on time - September 25, 2005

The Student Loans Company says applications have been processed more quickly this year and students should be paid on time.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/finance/1127672523/

Student media awards shortlist unveiled - September 23, 2005

This year's shortlist for the Guardian's awards has been announced, featuring good news for some regulars and a certain orange-headed website.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/media/1127691448/

No national demo against higher top-up fees - September 20, 2005

The NUS will not put on a national demonstration this year against raising the cap on tuition fees, contrary to the requests of some campaigners.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1127236781/

Students prime targets for burglary - September 20, 2005

A third of students are victims of crime and a quarter are burgled, but many aren't getting the insurance they need.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1127249985/

Clarkson hit by meringue at degree ceremony - September 19, 2005

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson was hit in the face by a banana meringue after being awarded an honorary degree.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1127160660/

Students have jobs, probably want nice ones - shock - September 11, 2005

The Telegraph has revealed that students have jobs, but it speculates that some might well prefer modelling to bar work.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/living/1126645357/

Get a TV licence early and save money, students told - September 1, 2005

TV Licensing is urging students to buy their licences early to take advantage of a refund and avoid a big fine.
http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/1125612266/