The lies behind the 2020 exams scandal
Young people are always told that they are the future. When did it become acceptable for others to control theirs?…
Why we need the 93% Club at UCL
It is no secret that state-school students have faced, and continue to face, significant barriers when accessing higher education –…
The ‘high risk’ of working in UCL Halls of Residence during the spread of COVID-19
Recently, UCL students received an email that condemned a case of ‘exceptionally poor behaviour’ in Schafer House, which resulted in…
“If it weren’t for my parents, I would have dropped out.” Deaf first year student left with little support from UCL
Daniel is a deaf first year student who started started studying at UCL in September, however by the end of first term he was already close to dropping out. Until Christmas his access to lectures was severely restricted as UCL failed to provide him with a reliable British Sign Language interpreter. His experience shows how unprepared UCL is to fulfil its legal obligation of providing access and support to disabled students.
UCL Cares? Disabled Students’ Network report reveals bleak treatment of students
On January 20th, UCL Disabled Students’ Network published a report detailing the issues surrounding disabilities at UCL, containing students’ testimonies…
Open Letter From the Disabled Students’ Network
Dear Provost, Six weeks ago the UCL Disabled Students’ Network released a report based on the testimonies of 33 disabled students.…
What exactly is the Not Cool Club? In conversation with the club’s president
The Not Cool Club at UCL has gained a lot of traction. All around campus the walls are covered in…
Administrative Globetrotting
Our internship provider friends at Come On Out Japan (COOJ) have been at it again. COOJ have been promoting their…
UCL Has Lost The Goodwill of Its Staff
The Cheese Grater in conversation with Josh Hollands The Cheese Grater Magazine has spoken with Josh Hollands, a UCL Teaching…
UCU Academics Strike Explained
At the end of October, a majority of UCU (University and College Union) members voted in favour of strike actions,…
Students with disabilities excluded from UCL libraries
It is a commonly acknowledged fact amongst UCL’s student population that library facilities leave a lot to be desired. But,…
UCL shirks responsibility for internship from hell
A report has been passed to The Cheese Grater alleging serious safeguarding failures on an internship attended by over 10…
Inside the Panopticon: UCL surveillance creates a hostile environment for Tier 4 students
Recent changes to the attendance monitoring policy for Tier 4 students in several UCL faculties are generating opposition from staff…
Economic Forecasting
V-, L-, or U-shaped recovery? Economists run out of letters to describe their forecasts.
Cling Film Life Hacks
Want to improve your life, but only have a sheet of cling film? Don’t worry, Cheese Grater is here to give you a helping hand.
Nevertheless, she blossomed
Artist – Riddhi Kanetkar
Pandora’s Box
Artist – Iona Jenkins
Soc Bitch – Self Loathing Edition
Soc Bitch is pleased to report that The Cheese Grater has once again stirred enough shit to be able to…
Things That Are Two Meters Long
This pandemic edition issue brings to you some apt two metre comparisons to make sure you correctly practice social distancing.