Featuresp19 Magazinep15 Reviewsp24 From Parsan Love s n the Wearng Lous nghts to Persan ar on your RAG Vu on, lstenng prncesses and Blnd Dates to reggaeton crcus clowns, we Vampre Weekend gve you the best at the Corn of the May Balls Exchange FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12TH 2010 THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NESPAPER SINCE 1947 ISSUE NO 713 | VARSITY.CO.UK ‘Artificial Record turnout for NUS vote pancreas’ may MICHAEL DERRINGER soon be reality AN AODTO Ground-breaking new research by Cambridge scientists has provided new hope for those suffering from type 1 diabetes. The study, funded by the Juve- nile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), has brought scientists closer to the development of a commercially viable ‘artifi cial pancreas’ system. Karen Addington, Chief Execu- tive of JDRF, hailed the study as “proof of principle that type 1 diabe- tes in children can be safely managed overnight with an artifi cial pancreas system”. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Living with this condition requires regular insulin injections and fi ngerprint tests. However, these treatments carry medical risks of their own. The new technology aims to solve Students vote to contnue NUS a laton and enhance welfare support these problems through use of a glucose monitoring system and an Speaking to Varsity, Thomas involved.” this. “The NUS is ineffective, insulin pump. I VICTA Chigbo, leader of the “Vote YES In its 88-year history, the NUS undemocratic, out of touch, fi nan- Though both technologies are – CUSU Affi liation to NUS Referen- has played a crucial role in many cially incompetent, and rife with already widely used, the research In an unprecedented turnout for dum” campaign and current CUSU student-related issues, such as the infi ghting,” Fletcher said. has provided a breakthrough in link- CUSU referenda this week, Cam- President, said: “The message of introduction of the student grant Grayden Webb, another member ing the two devices together, to make bridgeCOLLEGE students decided to remain this YES vote is clear: Cambridge system, the provision of cheque of the “Cambridge Students for Dis- a system tantamount to an ‘artifi cial affi liated with the NUS. They also students have rejected isolation- cards and free banking for students, affi liation from the NUS” campaign, pancreas’. expressed overwhelming support ism and the desperate smears from and the ‘Stop Fees Now’ campaign. pointed out, “JCRs and MCRs have When tested, the new technol- for a campaign to student welfare the NO campaign to reaffi rm our Those who campaigned to main- representation on College commit- ogy was effective in keeping insulin provisions. commitment to a strong student tain Cambridge’s affi liation with the tees and CUSU, and the Graduate levels in a normal range 60 per cent After polls opened on Thurs- movement with a national voice.” organisation argued that a contin- Union have representation on Uni- of the time, as opposed to standard day, nearly 3,500 students voted in He added, “With a general elec- ued association would provide the versity committees, but the NUS is insulin pump therapy, which is only the fi rst referendum, which asked, tion and fees review on the way, University with a powerful voice to ignored at a national level.” 40 per cent effective in performing “Should CUSU be affi liated to the now is the time to intensify our pursue a number of objectives. He continued, “In the battle the same task. National Union of Students (NUS) campaigns by working with NUS Chigbo maintained, “Through against fees, the NUS failed to rally for 2010/11?” The motion passed with to strengthen the student voice. NUS campaigns Cambridge an aggressive campaign [and] with- > 65 per cent of the vote. Remaining affi liated also ensures students have benefitted from out serious public pressure, [the Essayp11 6 In past years, CUSU have that CUSU is best placed to rep- interest-free overdrafts from their government] had no reason to give 0 remained affi liated to the NUS by resent Cambridge students and banks, a 100 per cent increase in students a seat at the table when it Sarah 2 0 default due to previous referenda fail- support JCR/MCRs locally.” government funding for disabled came to the fees review”. Duncan 0 4 ing to achieve the necessary quorum Ben Towse, leader of the cam- students, not to mention all the Nevertheless, the outcome of 4 Don’t be a 4 of 2,000 votes. This year, however, paign against NUS re-affi liation, support given to CUSU and JCR/ the poll will prolong CUSU’s affi li- 8 romance 5 the issue appeared to attract greater told Varsity, “I’m really pleased the MCRs.” ation with the NUS for at least 7 1 interest, with campaigns for both referendum got a decent turnout. Those against the re-affi liation, another year, affording the univer- novel snob 7 7 sides attracting widespread support Both sides put a lot of effort into including last year’s CUSU Presi- sity further opportunities for policy 9 across the University. trying to get students aware and dent, Mark Fletcher, have disputed research, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 2 Friday February 12th 2010 News Team Ma hew Symngton, Helen Mackreath and Osama Sddqu NES wwwvarstycouk news@varstycouk Celebrations of Chinese Cambridge University Da Vinci’s CV deficient, New Year begin in Ballet Club flash mob according to director of On varstycouk ths week Cambridge Lion Yard CU Careers Service COENT Cambridge is set to host a number Cambridge University Ballet Club Leonardo da Vinci’s lack of extra- Dan Htchens laments the sad truths of the of events over the next week to has created the fi rst ballet themed curricular activities and teamwork advertsng world, and Hugo Gye collects the best of celebrate Chinese New Year, the flash mob. Twenty five dancers skills could have put him at a disad- Cambrdge nostalga most widely celebrated festival in the took to Lion Yard centre vantage in today’s job market Asian calendar. The Lunar New Year on Saturday afternoon, according to the direc- begins on February 14th, culminat- entertaining a crowd tor of the Cambridge ing on February 2nd next year; this of several hundred University Career’s will be the year of the Tiger, symbol- shoppers. The dance Service. Leonardo NEWS ising bravery and courage. was done to contem- was an architect, The latest stores, updated daly Also, go onlne for Cambridge University Chinese porary pop music, musician, scien- VarsTV’s round-up of the week’s news Culture Society (CUCCS) will be and mixed traditional tist, mathematician, celebrating the New Year by enjoy- twirls and pirouhettes engineer, inventor ing a traditional Chinese with with modern dance and anatomist, and is dishes such as roast duck, moves. Onlookers today considered the pig’s trotters, steamed were “impressed at archetypal Renaissance VARSITV fish, and pipa tofu. how professional” the man. The talk of the town, Cndes Stores, plus Other events include dancers were. Flash mobs However, according to Gordon SuperSports and much more at varstvcouk Cambridge’s annual are a recent development in Chesterman, director of the Chinese New Year’s Cambridge. In the past they Cambridge Careers Service, his Ball, which will be have typically been used for letter to Ludovico il Moro in 1482, themed around ‘Sweet political protests over tuition early in his career, which reads Spring’. Bambooty, a fees and the environment. like a modern CV, would not have MUSIC Cambridge promoter Plans for forthcom- secured him an interview in today’s We look back at Wlco’s alt-rock specialising in Orien- ing fl ash mobs include a recruitment market. “He failed to masterpece Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and tal club nights, protest at the exclusivity list any extra-curricular activities – gve you the bascs of garage rock n will be hosting of the Oxford-Cambridge employers like to see a raft of these ‘Genre Theory’ a Chinese New boat race by racing infl ata- on CVs – it shows people take on Year celebration bles, model boats and rubber new things, meet different people, at Revs. ducks alongside the river. develop new skills. Unprecedented offers require two A*s Jamie’s Italian set to open in our Prospectus”. Parks denied that the higher entry- Kingston, Brighton, Canary Wharf, CAI GATZN The Admissions website states: requirements indicated an attempt OAA IDDII Guildford, and Cardiff. “All Colleges modify offers to take to restrict the increasing number of In addition to Cambridge, a The University of Cambridge has account of individual circumstances. students applying to Cambridge. Jamie’s Italian, the independent further three locations are planned made conditional offers requir- More challenging offers may be set “We were not fi ned in the last signature restaurant of celebrity chef in Reading, Leeds, and Liverpool. ing A-level applicants to achieve a to ensure that an applicant can cope admissions round and it is not yet Jamie Oliver, will open in Cambridge minimum of two A* grades and one A with the demands of exams in cases clear that there will even be any fi nes on February 22nd. HELEN MACKREATH grade in their exams this summer. where some doubt exists.” associated with over-recruitment in The 220-seat restaurant, which will The unprecedented move means However Joe Farish, CUSU’s this admissions round – it will proba- be located at the back of the Guild- that 76 A-level students must achieve Access Offi cer, was concerned that bly depend on which party is in power hall, on Wheeler Street, promises an average of 90% across all A2 units the higher grade requirements might after the election.