LIVE: General election 2019 – Gloucestershire results
06:40After a very long wait, we can confirm that Alex Chalk has kept Cheltenham for the Conservatives, with a majority of 981. The wait is over. With less than a thousand votes in it, Alex…
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Pittville Open Mike Nights
The Pittville SU Bar is not usually swarming with students. But recently a new event has sparked interest. Open Mike Nights are being held in the Phoenix Bar in Laurie Lee and everyone is welcome. …
General election 2019 – Cheltenham hustings at Park campus
Ahead of the general election on December 12, a debate between Cheltenham candidates took place at Park Campus on Tuesday November 26. The candidates present for the hustings were Alex Chalk (Conservative), George Penny (Labour)…
Gloucester author Rachel Sargeant talks her new book ‘The Roommates’, how she became an author and advice for students
Local author Rachel Sargeant’s latest suspense novel The Roommates, published by HarperCollins is out now to get your hands on. This psychological thriller which follows Sargeant’s previous novel The Good Teacher is set in a…
Why I fell in love with the University of Gloucestershire.
When I first saw the Francis Close Hall campus, I fell in love. Seeing it just reminded me of Hogwarts and as soon as I walked through the grounds stood facing the Chapel, I knew…
Quick tips on how to keep your Student House Squeaky Clean!
Admit it, when we have some spare time and need to clean or tidy up, it really is the last thing we want to be doing. Can’t get motivated to tidy up? Want a quick…
Kanye’s twisted religious fantasy: a Jesus is King review
The arrival of Kanye’s new album comes as a surprise to many as the rapper announced he ‘was leaving secular music behind and only making gospel from now on’. It is important to understand that gospel…
Harry Redknapp: in conversation with the king of the jungle
This year’s media week at the University of Gloucestershire was an inspiring one, holding many specialized talks and panels. Events which piqued the interest of almost every student present and allowing them to explore the…
Cheltenham at Christmas
It’s getting dark at five, the leaves are falling off the trees, scarfs are officially out of hibernation and with the festive decorations displayed around town, the countdown to Christmas has finally begun. With independent…
Meet the 2019-20 Committee
Just like all societies at the university, UniVersal wouldn’t be able to function without a strong committee keeping things going. Here’s a bit about our current committee, what they like about UniVersal and hope to…