Our poll indicated it, thousands of angry staff and students demanded it and now I can confirm that Brian Roper has resigned from his post as Vice Chancellor of London Metropolitan University.
Details are still unconfirmed so check back soon for more information!
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Thursday 19 March 2009
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Proposal to lift cap on fees
So it seems that the powers that be have decided that as the next decade is already set to be plagued with debt for those already resident in the workplace, why not take it one step further and ruin the financial future of a generation of students.
There is currently a cap on tuition fees which means that institutions can't charge full time, native English students over £3,145 a year. However Vice Chancellors across the country have decided that they need more money to run their establishments and want to target their students to get it. Most Universities seem to be in agreement that they should be allowed to charge between £5000 and £7000 per year, however, some are leaning more towards figures up to £20,000.
Any figure in this range would undoubtedly deter a huge amount of aspiring teenagers from entering higher education, dramatically crushing the career potential of an entire generation.
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Monday 16 March 2009
London Met Update
The issue of London Met's funding cuts is still far from being resolved and as Roper is still refusing to accept blame or responsibilty for his 'mistakes' action will continue to be taken.
A demo will take place outside the Commercial Road building, City Campus, on Wednesday the 18th at 4PM to coincide with the emergency Board of Governers meeting which is being held. In these situations numbers matter, so spread the word and bring as many people as possible.
Also the letter writing campaign to various MP's is still ongoing, if you have not yet signed one of these letters then come to Central House on Tuesday the 24th between 1 and 2pm. The documents have already been produced, all you need to do is put your signature on them. There needs to be a massive wave of support on this front as our local MP's are responsible for raising issues in Parliament.
And finally, a mass demonstration is being organised to take place before the end of the semester. It is still uncertain if this will occur in the form of a march, a protest or an all out occupation so check back soon for more details.
www.socialistparty.org.uk
A demo will take place outside the Commercial Road building, City Campus, on Wednesday the 18th at 4PM to coincide with the emergency Board of Governers meeting which is being held. In these situations numbers matter, so spread the word and bring as many people as possible.
Also the letter writing campaign to various MP's is still ongoing, if you have not yet signed one of these letters then come to Central House on Tuesday the 24th between 1 and 2pm. The documents have already been produced, all you need to do is put your signature on them. There needs to be a massive wave of support on this front as our local MP's are responsible for raising issues in Parliament.
And finally, a mass demonstration is being organised to take place before the end of the semester. It is still uncertain if this will occur in the form of a march, a protest or an all out occupation so check back soon for more details.
www.socialistparty.org.uk
Saturday 14 March 2009
Corrective Rape for South African Lesbians.....
This obviously isn't just a Socialist issue however, as the government in South Africa are turning a blind eye to such offences perhaps it's time other countries got involved. There is a desperate need to educate and prosecute the ignorant rapists of the area, yet nobody seems to want to do it. These men (read soul-less rapists) genuinely believe that by forcing sexual intercourse on a lesbian woman they can 'cure' her of her 'disease'. An idea that is being perpetuated by an apathetic leadership and incompetant criminal justice system.
Across the Country, women have been reporting cases of homophobic induced rape alongside similar abuse and general discrimination, yet it appears nothing is beng done to prevent it or address it. The National prosecuting authority of South Africa bluntly stated recently that hate crimes of a sexual nature, although rife, are not on their list of priorities right now, even though research has shown that 86% of lesbians in the country live in fear of being raped.
Zakhe Sowello, a lesbian from Soweto, told the Telegraph, 'Every day I am told they are going to kill me, that they are going to rape me and after they rape me I'll become a girl, when you are raped you have a lot of evidence on your body but when we try and report these crimes nothing happens, and then you see the boys who raped you walking free on the street'.
It is estimated that 500,000 women are raped every year in South Africa, an estimation that could be higher due to a large amount of attacks occuring unreported. Thirty one lesbian women have also been murdered in the past decade souly because of their sexual orientation, even though South Africa became the first African Country to permit Gay Marriage in 2006.
Rape in South Africa is also occuring unnecessarily and ignorantly as many HIV infected men believe that having sex with a virgin will cure them of their disease....
It's time the World Powers provided better education and protection for these people to stop such amazingly ridiculous crimes occuring anymore.
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Wednesday 11 March 2009
Meeting today! - LMU
London Met Funding Cuts.....
13:00 - Calcutta House - Room CM4-18
Be there to support your University!!
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13:00 - Calcutta House - Room CM4-18
Be there to support your University!!
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Tuesday 10 March 2009
Building Support For Socialism
This week the Socialist Party meeting will take place at the Head Quarters in Leytonstone at 19:30 on Thursday the 12th, the topic for discussion will be how to generate support and raise awareness for the cause.
With the recession continuing to hold the country in a less than favourable economic climate there is an increasing number of people shaking off their apathy and seeking an alternative to the system. Socialist solutions are undoubtedly the alternative to the Capitalist crisis.
The teachings of Karl Marx are becoming progressively more applicable to every day life and his philosophies are appearing more relevant in the minds of the masses. The discussion and debate this week will be centred around his ideas and their relevance in addition to how they can be applied to inspire a new wave of supporters.
Also, the National Congress will be taking place from Saturday the 14th to Monday the 16th of March. Delegates have already been assigned to speak on behalf of the London branches however, all are welcome to attend as visitors. More information will be available at the meeting on Thursday!
www.socialistparty.org.uk
With the recession continuing to hold the country in a less than favourable economic climate there is an increasing number of people shaking off their apathy and seeking an alternative to the system. Socialist solutions are undoubtedly the alternative to the Capitalist crisis.
The teachings of Karl Marx are becoming progressively more applicable to every day life and his philosophies are appearing more relevant in the minds of the masses. The discussion and debate this week will be centred around his ideas and their relevance in addition to how they can be applied to inspire a new wave of supporters.
Also, the National Congress will be taking place from Saturday the 14th to Monday the 16th of March. Delegates have already been assigned to speak on behalf of the London branches however, all are welcome to attend as visitors. More information will be available at the meeting on Thursday!
www.socialistparty.org.uk
Wednesday 4 March 2009
March to End Violence Against Women!!
A group of women advoacting an end to domestic and other sorts of violence, known as 'Million Women Rise', have joined forces with other various Women's groups to organise a national demonstration against male orientated violence.
The Rally will begin at 12PM on Sunday the 8th of March at Portman Square, W1H and a march will commence through Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly, ending with a rally at Waterloo Place from 14:30-17:30.
Last years event saw 5000 people take to the streets to demonstrate comeradeship and opposition to the treatment of women, by men, worldwide. It was recorded as the largest demo of it's kind throughout history in the UK and this year is set to be just as well attended!
Come along and show your support for women everywhere!
www.socialistparty.org.uk
The Rally will begin at 12PM on Sunday the 8th of March at Portman Square, W1H and a march will commence through Oxford Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly, ending with a rally at Waterloo Place from 14:30-17:30.
Last years event saw 5000 people take to the streets to demonstrate comeradeship and opposition to the treatment of women, by men, worldwide. It was recorded as the largest demo of it's kind throughout history in the UK and this year is set to be just as well attended!
Come along and show your support for women everywhere!
www.socialistparty.org.uk
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