UCLA super bug

A law suit has been launched against a medical manufacturer after two students died from a super bug at the University of California in Los Angeles. Olympus Corp has been accused of negligence for selling a medical scope hit by hygiene concerns. Five patients are currently being treated for the infection.

Euan Hammond

 

Bibles removed from Aberystwyth Uni

Bibles may be removed from dorm rooms at Aberystwyth University after a student complained that their presence was ‘inappropriate in a multicultural university’. More than half of students claimed that offering the holy book in university accommodation was ‘unacceptable’. A proposal to remove the bibles will be considered by the Students’ Union later this month.

Elli Pugh

 

Inquest into York Uni deaths

An inquest has been launched into the deaths of two students who died within days of each other at York University. Saher Ahmad and Alexander Hurry both had a history of suffering from depression. Their bodies were found at accommodation in the city earlier this month. A spokesperson said the University was ‘greatly saddened’.

Emily Willson

 

Oxford union rape case to be reviewed 

A rape case involving the former President of the Oxford Union will be reviewed by police after an appeal by the alleged victim. History and Politics undergraduate Ben Sullivan was arrested in May last year and released without charge. A former officer said there were concerns that the case ‘was not thoroughly investigated’. Sullivan has continually denied the allegations.

Sammy Porter