Tag: University Life

Who runs Plymouth Confessions?
Entertainment

Who runs Plymouth Confessions?

Plym_Confessions has been running for years. Semester two is in full flow and that means so is the famous Plymouth Confessions Instagram. Plymouth Gazette was lucky enough to have a sit down and a cuppa with the admin of Plymouth confessions. Plymouth Confessions pages have had a varied and vast history, but by far the best known is @plym_confessions. I tracked down the admin of the page, which has made even more of a splash. It shares stories and helpful information to keep people informed and safe. The page typically shares funny stories and gimmicks sent in by the students of Plymouth, but often shares experiences related to spiking and assault. A conversation with the confessions admin Who started the page? I didn’t start it, I took over the page in January 20...
2020 Graduation is Cancelled as University Plans Unfulfilling Zoom Call
COVID-19

2020 Graduation is Cancelled as University Plans Unfulfilling Zoom Call

BY OWAIN GULLAM On Friday 23rd October, 2020 graduates were told via email that planning for an in-person graduation had been stood-down in favour of planning for a virtual ceremony. Typical views of celebrations on the Hoe. Current restrictions limit all gatherings to a maximum of 6 people, yet the University states in an email that each ceremony usually hosts 800. The University is apologetic about the cancellation, but reminds graduates that current circumstances are out of their control. Planners have asked that a virtual ceremony be accepted, with the offer of an in-person "celebration" next September. The University has yet to release an official press statement. We have reached out to the University of Plymouth this morning; they are yet to comment. Their comments ...
An Unusual Start to the Academic Year
Cartoons, Cartoons: Diogo Abreu

An Unusual Start to the Academic Year

An Unusual Start to the Academic Year. Image: Copyright Diogo Abreu The safe return of education has been a constant worry for students since the start of lockdown. Shown above are the biggest concerns for students returning to education and how these differ from concerns in previous years. Read more stories about COVID-19 by Plymouth Gazette.
Student Landlords
Cartoons, Cartoons: Amii James

Student Landlords

Student Landlords. Image: Copyright Amii Illustrates Highlighting how student letting agents can neglect maintenance issues in student properties both in Plymouth and nationally, which can leave tenants in unsafe living conditions requiring urgent attention. View more Plymouth Gazette illustrations here