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Monday, 3 May 2010

Dean of the School of Media Kicked Off LCC

As per Matthew Bell at The Independent:

High drama at the London College of Communications on Friday when Julian Rodriguez, Dean of the School of Media, was apparently ungallantly escorted out of the building. Nobody was willing to explain the circumstances when I called, but it follows the arrival of Sandra Kemp as head of the college last year, which is part of the University of the Arts, London. Kemp is implementing a radical reorganisation of the budget and seeking 37 redundancies among lecturers, which I gather has not made her terribly popular. And now this. Protests are being planned ...

Gary Naylor resigned shortly after.

The causes behind these measures are still to be clarified, but it is known that Rodriguez was escorted off the premises due to Gross Misconduct.

It is a shame Julian Rodriguez didn't listen to what we had to say and was so stubbornly adamant on sticking with his management pals during occupation and action times.

We could have saved your job and your face Julian...

More soon, soon...

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

UCU London Region Demonstration: Defend Jobs, Defend Education!

The University and College Union (UCU) London regional demo is taking place this Saturday, 20th March 2010.

The idea is to meet at 12pm at Kings College London, then march to Downing Street to hand in a statement to the prime minister, Gordon Brown.

It is a great way of making our own little demo too - join forces, etc!

We should all mobilize our friends/lovers/family/pets - bring the banners and all other gadgets and make a motherf***er fuss!

All aboard?

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Saturday, 6 March 2010

Election Results

Here are the results of this year's very exciting, highly participative (in UAL terms) SUARTS elections:

Our little motion PASSED with an overwhelming majority of Yeses!
It is now part of SUARTS constitution to be more active in defending arts education and opposing cuts to courses!

Aaaaand the officers:

Activities & Volunteering Officer - Richard Willsher

Culture & Diversity Officer - Eloise Tomlinson

Education Officer - Robyn Minogue

and

SUARTS President
LOUIS HARTNOLL

Yeay!

We wish all newly elected officers all the luck and specially our Louis, of whom we are so so so proud!

Great year ahead guys - University of the Arts London deserves much more than what the current management team has to offer, we believe you can deliver - bring it on!