ARTICLES OF Robin Connolly
Bristol SU criticises ‘faceless’ and ‘unjust’ A-Level marking system
The criticism follows widespread frustration at the algorithm used to calculate this year’s A-Level results, which downgraded almost 40% of teacher’s predictions.
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Protest held on College Green against prosecution of those involved in fall of Colston statute
Small crowds gathered this evening on College Green to protest against potential prosecutions for those involved in the toppling of Edward Colston statue after the arrest of a 24-year-old man on 1 July.
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‘Clean Air for Life - Not Just for Lockdown’: XR rebels occupy the roof of Bristol City Hall
This morning at 5am, five rebels from Extinction Rebellion Bristol climbed onto the roof of Bristol City Hall to draw attention to issues surrounding air pollution in Bristol.
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Mystery statue erected by Edward Colston plinth in city centre
A statue of a Churchillian-looking figure, featuring string vest, large belly and popping out from a wheelie bin, has appeared this morning next to the plinth where Edward Colston's statue was torn down last week.
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'All Lives Matter' protest takes place around Bristol Cenotaph
Hundreds of protestors have gathered around the Cenotaph in Bristol city centre as part of an ‘All Lives Matter’ protest.
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‘Woke-ism is using BLM as an excuse to silence criticism' – anger at ‘offensive' remarks made in staff webinar
The University has issued an apology after 'offensive' were made during an all-staff live webinar, which was held yesterday to discuss the University's response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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As it happened: Sunday’s BLM protest in Bristol
An estimated crowd of 10,000 congregated on College Green this afternoon to show their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement despite the threat of the current pandemic and calls from government officials for people to stay at home.
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Colston statue torn down during Bristol Black Lives Matter protest
A prominent 19th century statue of Edward Colston, a merchant and slave trader, was torn down by protestors in central Bristol.
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