Nottingham University

Bad-mouthing Prof

Sociolinguistics lecturer, Anthony Fisher issued an apology after publicly ridiculing his students. The lecturer described one of his female students as ‘an idiot’ and quoted a phrase from her essay on Facebook. He also made light of a student’s panic attacks, liking a comment telling the student to “have four pints and a spliff”. His contract will now end in March.

Canterbury University

Sleeping in cells

The Vice Chancellor has confirmed plans to buy Canterbury Prison and turn it into a “modern, high-quality city centre student accommodation”, while other plans are currently in development for other parts of the site. One plan turns prison cells into rooms for students, with wings of the prison being turned into student flats.

Bristol University

Porno on campus

Bristol University has threatened legal action against a filmmaker who used parts of their campus in an online porno. In the video a man picks up a Bristol ‘student’ who then has sex in public with him. The male wandered around campus and talks to real unsuspecting students, who are clearly seen in the film.

Natalie Irving