Exams, however horrible they may be, are a necessity. They might prey on the weak but they’re the only real form of assessment that works.
Author Archives: Tom Geddes
UCU lecturer strike was a pitiful protest for an important cause
I can only imagine our University lecturers didn’t have the same insightful maternal figure I was blessed with – as last week’s strike was quite simply way off the heat.
Electronic voting and AV go hand in hand
The year is 2027 – and the University of Sheffield Students’ Union is closing, now only available as an online facility after Bar|One releases new virtual beer technology. Well, maybe not, but as the Union elections draw to a close, the Union’s reliance on modern technology becomes ever apparent.
Letting ourselves down: why do students accept sub-standard accommodation?
With the average house costing just under £20,000 a year to rent, we’re hardly spending trivial amounts. At these prices you expect the basic necessities; fridges that don’t fall apart each time you open the door, a toaster that doesn’t just toast your bread but also returns it to you afterwards.
Paper for the young is an insulting i-dea
A slimmed down newspaper for 18-34-year-olds makes as much sense as a dribble-proof over 60s alternative.
Emergency helicopter could be cut out
The police helicopter serving Sheffield and its surrounding area is set to be withdrawn from service as part of a nationwide project to share police resources across county borders.
Ban on bottled water?
A campaign to ban the sale of bottled water at the Union gained new support this week.