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College Roundup: US edition

College Roundup: US edition

Enjoying this year’s University Round-ups? Here you can have a look across the pond at some of the drama from American Colleges
Just one third of students feel security keeps students safe on campus

Just one third of students feel security keeps students safe on campus

Nearly three quarters of those interviewed felt that race played a role in the likelihood of a person encountering campus security
Review: Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror

Review: Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror

Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror tells a devastating tale whilst showcasing the most dazzling disabled talent
Are you G-A-Y enough?

Are you G-A-Y enough?

A Mancunion investigation has revealed that G-A-Y’s bouncers are allegedly judging clubbers on whether they are ‘gay enough’ to enter the club
Think before you ink

Think before you ink

Writer Victoria Evans explains the state of tattoos in modern-day society
New 100% bias free job site launched

New 100% bias free job site launched

The website comes after research earlier this year found that levels of discrimination remain relatively unchanged since 1969
Action needed to tackle racial harassment on campus

Action needed to tackle racial harassment on campus

Reports showed the increase of attention on gender-based issues, but the lack of focus on those that are racial-based
Reporting hate crimes: what you need to know

Reporting hate crimes: what you need to know

The Student Union’s Advice Services share how to report a hate crime and where to find support for victims.
How to make a complaint – the right way

How to make a complaint – the right way

Thinking of making a complaint, but unsure of the process?

Rude bus drivers or difficult students?

The Mancunion has investigated student experience with bus drivers after a Manchester Metropolitan University student allegedly faced harassment and discrimination

Stop pretending Fidel Castro was a hero

The ignorance of Castro’s Human Rights record demonstated by many in the west threatens international relations with Cuba

FIFA scraps anti-racism taskforce

Fifa has attracted widespread criticism for abolishing taskforce which aimed to eradicate racism within football

UCAS should include school’s average grades to help poorer students

University and College Union ask average performance of an applicant’s school to be considered by UCAS in attempt to get more disadvantaged students into universities

BME applicants “unfairly rejected” by Russell Group universities

Researchers found that data indicates BME university applicants are disproportionately rejected a place at university in comparison to similarly-qualified white peers

Feminism: Challenging inequality or pernicious social engineering?

Feminism is nothing but a subversive blaming mechanism setting women against men and it does not adequately address gender inequalities

Suffer from menstrual problems? Sorry love, no jobs here

The National University of Ireland Galway is branded “misogynistic” for invasive personal health questions asked on a form for successful job candidates

All-male Oxford drinking society condemned for “homophobic” behaviour

The Abbotts, a secret black tie drinking society, was accused of tearing down LGBT+ pride flags from the walls of Corpus Christi JCR, and their behaviour has been described as “unacceptable.”

VAT is a bloody mess

Amelie Eckersley argues that deeming sanitary products ‘non-essential’ and attaching a 5 per cent VAT unfairly disadvantages women

Concerns raised over discrimination in GP exam

University of Manchester report raises concerns over discrimination against ethnic minority doctors