Archive for the ‘News’ Category
NEWS: SU executive to discuss option of sit-in
Monday, November 15th, 2010
Queen’s SU representatives will meet on Wednesday to discuss the option of a sit-in for Wednesday 24 November. What would be a “tokenistic gesture”, VP Campaigns and Communications, Fiona Kidd, said a potential sit-in would take place in conjunction with similar sit-ins planned throughout the UK in opposition to an increase in tuition fees.
BY CONNOR DALY
Tags: Connor Daly, Fiona Kidd, Gown, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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COMPETITION: Win 2 tickets to see Belle & Sebastian at the Ulster Hall
Monday, November 15th, 2010
The Gown has two tickets to give away for the Belle & Sebastian concert in the Ulster Hall on Wednesday 1 December. To enter, email arts@thegown.org.uk with your name, contact details and the correct answer to the question below.
The closing date is Sunday 28 November. The winner’s name will be pulled out of a hat and will be informed by Monday 29 November.
Q: What is the name of Belle & Sebastian’s cult first album?
Tags: competition
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Fifth Gown issue of 2010-2011 available
Monday, November 15th, 2010
The fifth Gown edition of the academic year is now available across Queen’s campus. If you have any views on the stories covered, please leave a comment below.
Tags: Gown, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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NEWS: SU President adamant students can resist fees hike
Saturday, November 6th, 2010
Responding to the coalition government’s proposals on higher education funding this week, SU President, Gareth McGreevy said there is no way that students at Queen’s will pay £9,000 for fees. As of 2012, universities in England will be able to charge nearly triple the current cap of £3,290. Students across the UK and Ireland in recent weeks have protested against plans to increase fees in both respective jurisdictions. Next Wednesday, thousands of students will take to the streets of London to have their voices heard at Westminster.
BY KERRI-ANNE CAMPBELL
Tags: Adrian Kelly, Browne, Ciarnan Helferty, Gareth McGreevy, Gown, Joanne Stuart, Kerri-Anne Campbell, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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NEWS: Book launched at Queen’s claims hunger strikers not told of British offer
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Richard O’Rawe launched his second book, Afterlives, this evening in front of a Queen’s Bookshop filled to capacity. This sequel comes fives years after his bestseller Blanketmen. In his book the former hunger striker claims efforts to reach a settlement between republicans and the British government in July 1981 were thwarted by Gerry Adams and his five-man committee. Guest speaker at the event was Liam Clarke, journalist and co-author of Martin McGuinness: From Guns to Government.
BY CONNOR DALY
Tags: Afterlives, Blanketmen, Connor Daly, newspaper, QUB bookshop, Queen's, queen's university, Richard O'Rawe, student, students, The Gown
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NEWS: Students of Ireland take to Dublin streets
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
An estimated 40,000 students marched in protest against the Irish government’s intention to increase the university registration fee in the Republic of Ireland. A bus load of students and student representatives from Queen’s University joined the demonstrators in opposition to the potential hike.
BY CONNOR DALY
Tags: Ciarnan Helferty, Connor Daly, Gary Redmond, Gown, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Gown
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THE AULD WAN: Waiting for your tips?
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
A recent investigation by the Unite trade union has shown that on the anniversary of legislation to prevent employers using staff tips and ‘service charges’ to bring workers’ pay up to the minimum wage levels, the situation has not changed and may be getting worse.
Tags: Gown, newspaper, qub, Queen's, queen's university, student, students, The Auld Wan, The Gown
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