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Campaigns: Soc-Cit

The students' president is still in jail

Thu 19 Jan 2012

Guest blog by Sibusiso Magnificent Nhlabatsi.

 
A glimpse of students in Europe today

Mon 23 May 2011

George Charonis, a representative of the Academic Affairs Committee of the European Students’ Union (ESU), looks at the issues affecting students across Europe today. How do they differ from the struggles facing UK students?

 
A busy year for students globally

Mon 23 May 2011

It’s been a busy year for students in this country, but across the world we have seen students campaigning, protesting, and sacrificing their lives for freedom, democracy, and social justice. Egypt, Tunisia, Syria, Burma and Swaziland – to name a few. Susan Nash, NUS Vice President (Society and Citizenship) looks at this busy year and what you can do to support students globally.

 
World AIDS Day 2010

Wed 01 Dec 2010

Today, NUS will be joining other organisations from across the world for World AIDS Day.

 
South Africa and Swaziland Blog

Thu 07 Oct 2010

Swaziland

Susan Nash, VP Society and Citizenship, writes about her to visit her counterparts in South Africa and Swaziland for two weeks, to learn about the history, and the impact it still bears on the population today.

 
The Robin Hood Tax

Mon 20 Sep 2010

The Robin Hood Tax

Dannie Grufferty, NUS NEC, provides an update on The Robin Hood Tax and how you can get involved in the campaign.

 
Student led initiatives in Malawi

Thu 02 Sep 2010

Pete Mercer, NUS NEC, has written a blog on the University of Strathclyde Students’ Association (USSA) trip to Malawi and their findings including a student led initiatives being run to improve the student experience in the University of Malawi Polytechnic.

 
Colombia Call to Action

Fri 13 Aug 2010

Colombia

University students and academics face severe persecution in Colombia. Those that criticise the government often receive threats, or are imprisoned or even assassinated. Help us free Dr Beltran, imprisoned since May 2009 without being convicted of any crime.

 
 

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Hello. I'm Dannie Grufferty, Vice President Society and Citizenship.

NUS has a proud history of campaigning on issues affecting wider UK society as well as promoting peace, justice and equality around the world. Students have been at the forefront of campaigns from the ethical and enviromental issues to fighting the BNP. This section of the site is designed to help that continue by giving you, and consequently your students, access to the resources and information needed to fight social injustice.

Email: dannie.grufferty@nus.org.uk

Staff contacts: Liz Rawlings and Harriet Rowley

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