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The Great Higher Education Funding Lobby

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:07:00 +0100

The national lobby is your opportunity to directly influence the decision makers in parliament. To have a maximum impact on Westminster for the education funding campaign we need you and your experiences of higher education.

The Broke and Broken campaign

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:18:00 +0100

The education funding campaign began with the launch of our Broke and Broken report last week and it will soon be time for you and your students to get involved.

Cuts Conference 2010

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:29:00 +0100

Download resources and find out what happened at NUS Cuts Conference 2010.

Education Write Off

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:57:00 Z

In less then one month there is likely to be a vote in Parliament, which will determine whether or not the government implement proposals to raise the tuition fee cap to £6000-£9000 and scrap the Education Maintenance Allowance scheme.

The Government White Paper Summary

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:56:00 Z

A summary and information on our concerns with the Government White Paper: Students at the heart of the system.

Policy Briefing: Choice

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:37:00 Z

In this, the sixth president's policy briefing, we look at the issues surrounding information, advice and guidance as it informs choice for students.

Policy Briefing: Employability

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:38:00 Z

This edition of the briefings will look at employability, business relations and graduate careers across the sector. Very broadly, the government’s stated priority is growth of the economy and all government departments have had to ensure that they are playing their role in this strategic priority.

OfFA releases details of access agreements

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:26:00 Z

The Office for Fair Access has made public access agreements for 2012. 139 institutions have submitted access agreements, including 16 further education colleges. Institutions use the agreements to explain what their fees will be, how much they will spend on student financial support including fee waivers and bursaries for disadvantaged students

Northumbria Students' Union - Hidden Fees

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:03:00 Z

Dissatisfaction which had been raised over several years about hidden costs on a range of courses at Northumbria University led to Northumbria Students' Union (NSU) prioritising the issue last year.

Northumbria: Hidden fees campaign

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:07:00 Z

Northumbria Students’ Union has won plaudits for its highly effective hidden fees campaign, which tackled head-on the damaging surplus costs that many students incur on their degree programmes.

Briefing: Students studying in Wales

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:40:00 Z

This resource is designed to help you promote the national demo, and explain reasons why students studying in Wales should attend the demo. This resource is best used in conjunction with the other 'mobilising student groups' resources to give you a rounded picture of the arguments and concerns that students have when it comes to attending.

Briefing: Working with your local FE/HE Union

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:12:00 +0100

This week's briefing looks at how to work with your local Further and Higher Education unions to mobilise for #demo2012

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Disabled students

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:55:00 Z

This is the seventh in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the financial wellbeing of disabled students.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - NHS students

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:22:00 Z

This is the eighth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the financial wellbeing of NHS-funded students and subsets within that cohort.

Briefing: Organising a Stunt

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:19:00 Z

In order to publicise the demo to students and the wider public and increase students involvement, a well-designed and structured stunt can be useful in getting your message out there.

Briefing: Walkouts

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:39:00 Z

We know that, for a variety of reasons, some students and institutions may not be able to attend the #demo2012. But there are plenty of things you can do to show your support and solidarity to those marching, as well as using direct action on your campuses to win on your campaign objectives.

Briefing: Unable to make it on the day?

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:14:00 Z

We want to see as many unions as possible to come down to London on 21st November but recognise that there will be students who want to participate but are unable to get to London on the day. This briefing contains some ideas for how all students get involved with #demo2012 even if they can’t march with us in London.

Evaluation of #demo2012

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:32:00 +0100

Evaluation of #demo2012; Educate, Employ, Empower

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Black students

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:39:00 +0100

This is the fourteenth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the financial wellbeing of Black students.

The Great Student Support Swindle

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:05:00 Z

So you may have already seen news digests announcing that beyond 2012, students will actually receive approximately a net £50 million less in student support than under the current system. Haven’t heard that yet? Well it’s true.

Vice President Higher Education's reaction to the White Paper

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:44:00 Z

VP Higher Education Usman Ali takes a look at the White Paper and what this could mean for students.

The winners and losers of the White Paper

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:00:00 Z

A Question Time debate on the question 'Who are the winners & losers of the White Paper?' opened HE Zone Conference.

Policy Briefing: Access

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:39:00 Z

This policy briefing launches our consultation with students' unions on access agreements; looking at the White Paper's proposals which impact widening access and participation.

Policy Briefing: Right to Redress

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:41:00 Z

This briefing focusses on the proposals in the HE White Paper which woud impact a student's right to redress. Ranging from what a student should expect to what they can do should this expectation not be met, this briefing explores the different views in the debate.

Scrutinise your institution's access agreement

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:21:00 Z

Use this new template to review your instiution's access agreement and prepare to campaign for change in 2012. The Office for Fair Access has asked NUS to gather students' unions views on the process by which institutions created their 2012 access agreements.

Getting more cash in students' pockets

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:24:00 Z

How you can use OFFA data to get money out of fee waivers and into bursaries and scholarships. The debate about the amount of money going in to students’ pockets is critical- NUS believes that students need cash in their pockets, not money spent on fee waivers

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Student carers

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:59:00 Z

This is the fourth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the financial wellbeing of student carers.

Demo tip of the week - Getting the public involved

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:35:00 +0100

To build a strong and vibrant it is essential that we build strong local and national alliances, by getting out and engaging with the general public.

Briefing: Your Protest Rights

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:14:00 Z

This short briefing will take you through your basic legal rights at #demo2012.

Tip of the Week - Talk to Students

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:48:00 +0100

So, the coaches are booked, the posters are up and you’re putting together your entry for our video competition. But how will you make sure you get bums on seats? It’s time to get out there and start talking to your students about why they should come to #demo2012.

Add Your Name...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:19:00 Z

...to the letter to Nick Clegg. Bursaries and Scholarships - Act now.

Briefing: Safeguarding Your Delegation

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:47:00 +0100

This week's briefing is on the all important matter of safeguarding and will support you to ensure your delegation to the demo have a safe and enjoyable experience.

Mobilising Student Groups - Further Education

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:34:00 +0100

This resource is designed to help officers and campaign teams to explain to students in higher education why they should attend the demo.

Myfyrwyr sy’n astudio yng Nghymru

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:51:00 Z

Mae’r adnodd yma wedi cael ei fwriadu i’ch helpu chi i hyrwyddo’r demo cenedlaethol, ac esbonio pam y dylai myfyrwyr sy’n astudio yng Nghymru fynychu’r gwrthdystiad. Mae’r adnodd hwn ar ei fwyaf defnyddiol pan y caiff ei ddefnyddio ynghyd ag adnoddau ‘annog grwpiau myfyrwyr’ eraill, er mwyn rhoddi darlun cyflawn o’r dadleuon a’r pryderon sydd gan fyfyrwyr parthed â mynychu’r digwyddiad.

Pound in Your Pocket - Policy Consultation

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:52:00 Z

We are pleased to present the consultation on developing policy proposals to respond to the policy challenges presented by the Pound in Your Pocket research programme. This consultation closes on 13th February, and we want your thoughts on this.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Cash flow

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:56:00 Z

This is the tenth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the issue of cash flow and financial wellbeing.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - POLAR 2 and Cultural Capital

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:29:00 Z

This is the first in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the wellbeing of students as it relates to their backgrounds.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Women students

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:55:00 Z

This is the ninth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the financial wellbeing of women students.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Lesbian, gay and bisexual students

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:24:00 +0100

This is the thirteenth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the financial wellbeing of lesbian, gay and bisexual students.

Mobilising Student Groups - Liberation

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:47:00 +0100

This resource is designed to help officers and campaign teams to explain to students from liberation groups why they should attend the demo.

The Pound in Your Pocket Research

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:09:00 Z

We have launched a major membership-wide research project, looking at the experiences of students in schools, colleges and universities in England, from undergraduate up to postgraduate research.

Mobilising Student Groups - International Students

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:58:00 +0100

This briefing is designed to help you promote the national demo, and reasons why students should attend, to international students. Within the demo slogan of ‘Educate. Employ. Empower.’ International students face specific issues. This briefing details some of those issues and outlines the local and national campaigns that the demo will help you build for.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Accommodation Costs and Financial Wellbeing

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:10:00 Z

This is the second in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the wellbeing of students as it relates to accommodation costs.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Postgraduates: funded vs. self-funded

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:05:00 Z

This is the third in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the wellbeing of postgraduate students and explores the experiences of funded and self-funded postgraduates.

Policy Briefing: Equality Impacts

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:33:00 Z

This briefing looks at the way White Paper proposals impact equality across higher education.

Tip of the Week - What you've been doing

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:13:00 Z

This week we’ve been at zone conferences hearing all about what unions across the UK have been doing to mobilise for the demo…

Briefing: Preparing to March

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:17:00 Z

The National Demo will bring together thousands of students marching under one banner; Educate, Employ, Empower. Some students will have been on many demonstrations before but for others it might be there first time. This is what makes the march such an exciting event to be part of! Making sure you’re prepared before the demo will ensure that you and your students can have the best possible time on the day, so here’s some things to remember...

Top 40 Protest Songs

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:18:00 Z

Create a music playlist for the demo to play on the coach. There are so many songs out there that have been made about protest. Here are some great examples.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - When things go wrong

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:49:00 Z

This is the twelfth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at the issue of discretionary funding, such as the Access to Learning Fund (ALF), and financial wellbeing.

Briefing: Work together

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:34:00 +0100

#demo2012 provides a great opportunity to work with other unions in your local area. Pooling resources will help you get more students to the demo on a budget as well as bringing more ideas to the table – many hands make light work!

Students plan their road to the demo

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:22:00 +0100

Student officers come to Manchester for demo planning event

Tip of the Week - Create a Buzz

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:08:00 +0100

Now that the dust from the first few weeks of term has settled, it’s the perfect time to start getting students excited about the demo. and to convert all those initial conversations into sign ups for seats on your coaches.

Pound in Your Pocket briefing - Students and Employment

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:01:00 Z

This is the sixth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at students and employment.

Mobilising Student Groups - Higher Education

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:20:00 +0100

This resource is designed to help officers and campaign teams to explain to students in higher education why they should attend the demo.

Briefing: Engaging the Media

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:17:00 +0100

This briefing will help you engage with your local media, get your campaigns in the public eye and write an effective press release.

Briefing: Logistics

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:51:00 Z

This updated logistics briefing includes lots of important and useful information; - route and timings of #demo2012 - the steps NUS has taken to ensure the demo is safe and enjoyable - coach drop off on pick up points - safeguarding points - accessibility information

NUS Responds to White Paper Consultation

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:58:00 Z

Responding to the government’s consultation on its higher education strategy, NUS President Liam Burns made clear that he finds little solace in debating the technicalities of an approach that is fundamentally flawed.

BIS releases guidance on access in 2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:15:00 Z

BIS has written to the Ofice for Fair Access providing guidance for how access agreements should work under the new fees regime.

Tip of The Week - Raising Money

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:25:00 +0100

Part of getting as many students to the demo as possible is planning how you will afford to do so. Hiring coaches might seem pretty expensive at first but there are lots of creative ways of minimising the cost to your union whether you have a lot of money or a little…

Tip of the Week - Get Creative!

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:44:00 Z

With just two weeks to go, it’s time to start thinking about making your message visible on the streets of London. Giving students the opportunity to use their creativity to strengthen your union’s message will create a buzz during the last couple of weeks and help your mobilising efforts.

Pound in Your Pocket - Mature Students

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:31:00 Z

This is the fifth in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at mature students. The Pound in Your Pocket findings enable us to delve into the financial experiences and wellbeing of mature students in both higher and further education, giving us a more rounded picture of students across the sector. Survey respondents are divided into those who are aged over 19 and in further education, those in higher education aged 21-24 and those in higher e

Edinburgh University sets ‘staggering’ £36k degree for students from the rest of the UK

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:13:00 Z

Edinburgh University by far the most expensive place to study in the whole of the UK. The University of Edinburgh has announced an unparalleled £36,000 degree for English, Welsh and Northern Irish students from 2012/13 with £9,000 fees across the full four-years.

Mobilising Student Groups: Mature, Part-time and Postgrad

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:22:00 +0100

This resource is designed to help officers and campaign teams to explain to mature, part-time and postgraduate students why they should attend the demo.

Pound in Your Pocket Briefing - Hidden costs, and Information, Advice and Guidance

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:43:00 Z

This is the eleventh in our series of briefings on the findings of the Pound in Your Pocket research. This one looks at hidden costs, information, advice and guidance, and financial wellbeing.