Category - students

Democracy is under threat from arms trade, says leading commentator

staff writers — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:48:51 +0000

The arms trade is undermining democracy in countries around the globe, according to Andrew Feinstein, a former MP in South Africa, who was nicknamed “Mr Clean” by the media for his determination to investigate corruption.

Social mobility and political inertia

Symon Hill — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:34:31 +0100

If there's anything more disheartening than this week's report on social mobility, it's the government's response to it. Their timid proposals for higher education are unlikely to do anything to challenge the way that the education system functions to maintain privilege and inequality.

Younger Christians gather to learn tools of nonviolence

staff writers — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:09 +0100

Christians aged roughly 18-30 will assemble in London this evening for a weekend of training in nonviolence. The event is organised by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) as part of a project to develop practical peacemaking skills.

Christian students thank God for activism in cathedral celebration

Symon Hill — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:15:46 +0100

Activism was the focus at a service to celebrate 120 years of the Student Christian Movement (SCM) in Manchester Cathedral yesterday. The event brought together supporters from across Britain.

Topshop faces ethical consumer rebellion

staff writers — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:16:05 +0000

Big-name, mass supply high street store Topshop is facing increasing criticism from its core customers, with students and young people protesting over charges about sweatshop conditions in the company's supply chain.

Christian students question possibility of elections under Mugabe

Ecumenical News International — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 13:12:26 +0100

Christian students who held a public meeting in Harare to discuss the "Prospects of a Free and Fair Election in Zimbabwe" have resolved that such prospects do not exist in their country, which they say has repressive laws.