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£78,000 Spent on PR Firm for Gaddafi Scandal

The LSE spent somewhere in the region of £78,000 on external public relations (PR) consultancy in the wake of the GICDF donation scandal.


   

30.4 per cent of home students attended private schools

Figures obtained by the Beaver show that applicants from private schools are more likely to be admitted to the London School of Economics (LSE) than applicants from state schools.


   

Sabbatical Officers: Strangers on Campus

A survey conducted by the Beaver has found that only five per cent of students are able to recognise the four full-time Sabbatical Officers and name their respective positions.


   

Community Voting Debated at UGM

Last week‘s Union General Meeting (UGM) saw a bigger than usual turnout as one of the largest motion of the year, “Community Voting,” took center stage.


   

Gender inequality at LSE

Moves by the London School of Economics (LSE) to reduce gender inequality among staff in its ‘Single Action Plan’ are failing. Stark disparities in the number of women employed in senior positions still exist, particularly among Readers and Professors.


   

Student counselling centre over-extended

The Beaver has received several complaints from students regarding the lack of counselling support provided by the London School of Economics (LSE).


   

Your Hall Your Call 2012 proves a success

‘Your Hall, Your Call’ (YHYC) is a campaign led by the London School of Economics (LSE) Students’ Union that seeks to engage with those living in university-owned halls of residence.


   

Women march united through London

Women across London marched to commemorate the 101st anniversary of International Women’s Day last Thursday, in celebration of the achievements of women and girls around the world and to collectively push for global gender equality.


   

LSE Student Runs for President of the European Council

The seat for President of the European Council is being challenged by a London School of Economics (LSE) student seeking to raise debate and open dialogue around the electoral process.


   

Alistair Darling on the economy

Alistair Darling, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, spoke at the London School of Economics (LSE) on Tuesday 6th March.



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