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Generation COVID: Students strike universities where it hurts
FromSky News Daily
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
2020 marked the largest student rebellion in years. Left frustrated by their university’s handling of the pandemic, thousands of young people nationwide have been striking and campaigning to have their voices heard.But why are some students risking legal action to make a point?On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Ashna Hurynag speaks to University of Manchester rent strike organiser Ben McGowan, and final year De Montfort University law student Aisha Anamashaun, who’s looking to reduce tuition fees. Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersPodcast producer - Lauren PinkneyInterviews producer - Tatiana AldersonArchive - Simon WindsorArchive - Rob FellowesArchive - Nelly StefanovaMusic - Steven Wheeler
Released:
Feb 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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