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A VICIOUS attack at Talybont Social Centre has left a student needing a dozen stitches to the back of his head after being slashed with a broken bottle. He had joined 250 Talybont residents and their guests for a Diwali Festival party held at the Centre on 12 November, but was caught up in an incident at the end of the night. Tracey Austin, Deputy Director of the Residences and Catering Division, told gair rhydd: “At 12am, the event came to
an end as agreed, and students were being asked to leave. “Some time after 12am, an incident occurred in which food was thrown over a student by an unknown individual, and a scuffle ensued, which resulted in a student being cut by a glass,” “Two members of staff reacted quickly and attempted to diffuse the situation, and another member of staff telephoned security immediately at 12.25am. “The incident only lasted a few minutes.” Police and an ambulance were called – by which time the assailants had left. Ms Austin added: “Unfortunately, at
this stage we have not been able to identify the assailants but the police are investigating the event.” Responding to gair rhydd’s enquiries, bar staff at Talybont Social Centre commented that “nothing happened”. But a Talybont student had a different story to tell, saying: “There must have been between five and ten people involved in a brawl to start with, but it soon escalated and there was fighting everywhere. “Even at 2am, there were still people hanging around, and the situation was as intense then as it had been at midnight.”
Rees on fees PINT GLASS: weapon
Rees and Rees go head to head on the top-up issue By Dave Doyle News Editor
WITH ONLY a few days left until the NUS National march against top-up fees, leading figures in the debate have sparked controversy with their opinions. Professor Teresa Rees, Chair of the Rees Review, has increased tensions by challenging the NUS to find alternatives to fund Higher Education. The Rees Review REES: Teresa
is an independent investigation to research if variable fees should be introduced in Wales. The review was commissioned by Education and Lifelong Learning Minister Jane Davidson and will play a major role in the National Welsh Assembly’s final decision. Talking to gair rhydd Professor Rees said: “I understand the NUS don’t want fees. What I’ve tried to say is ‘I hear what you’re saying but we need an alternative.’” Cardiff University Students’ Union President Gary Rees has hit back at these views saying: “I will give her alternative plain and simple, look at the budgets. This is about making education a priority.” He went on to say: “Take a look at expenses for
members of parliament. That’s enough to fund a number of students through university.” However, Professor Rees is concerned that if students do not fund the deficit then others will be forced to pay. She said: “I understand that society benefits from Higher Education and should make a healthy contribution,” “However the individual benefits financially from their degree and we could find the poorer person subsidising future wealth earners.” Gary feels the issue is not
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