Students at King’s College London (KCL) are angry at proposals to close the university’s Hampstead halls of residence over the next 2 years under a development plan.
Over 300 people have signed an online petition opposing plans which KCL claims will increase available rooms by 648 by 2016.
Part of the Hampstead residences, which KCL plans to gradually close over the next 2 years under a development plan.
The petition notes Hampstead’s rents are among the cheapest KCL offers and demands managers “show that they are committed to ensuring that King’s is a university open to students from all economic backgrounds, not just those who are economically privileged”.
The petition also raises concerns that construction work will cause “huge disruption to students during the… summer examination period.”
A KCL spokesperson said the university “is committed to providing high quality and affordable residential accommodation” and added: “We understand that affordability is a key issue for students”.
Adrian Polglase, London Student: Issue 7 (17/02/2014)
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