Payne's Pretzels » Durham http://sebpayne.com Writings and ramblings of Sebastian E. Payne Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:23:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Free Speech Protest and NUS Open Forum http://sebpayne.com/2010/02/09/freedom-of-speech-and-nus-foru/ http://sebpayne.com/2010/02/09/freedom-of-speech-and-nus-foru/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:41:13 +0000 Seb http://sebpayne.com/?p=243

Following the recent Facebook group and actions of the National Union of Students, a protest was organised outside the Durham Union Society chambers today, for members of the university who feel the NUS was attempting to block their freedom of speech rights. The protest was followed by a Q&A session with Wes Streeting, NUS President, where he explained his position and that of his union and took questions from the assembled disgruntled students.

The debate was extremely interesting to watch through, although some become very passionate and lost their manners, but food for thought was provided for both sides. You can see my photos here, all of which are downloadable in full resolution copies.

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Check out the Facebook page and become a fan of Early at Night for the latest news. Thanks to everyone who listened and sent in messages.

Playlist

  • Fleetwood Mac – Dreams
  • Blur – Battery In Your Leg
  • The Beach Boys – In My Room
  • Imogen Heap – Hide and Seak (request)
  • U2 – With Or Without You
  • Bruce Springsteen – Tougher Than The Rest
  • Frankies’ Cafe Band – We Got Tonight
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Show topics this week included CES 2010, 3D Displays, 3D Cinema, Google Nexus One, Rumoured Apple iSlate, Upcoming Technologies in 2010, eBook readers and our Thing Of The Week

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