Campaigns News

Higher Education at National Conference

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:21:00 +0100

Find out what happened in the Higher Education Zone at NUS National Conference. A new Vice President, policy and debates.

Student Inter-faith Project

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:56:00 +0100

NUS is pleased to announce a two-year project which will focus on improving the experiences of students of faith in Further and Higher Education.

NUS Learner Responsiveness Project

Wed, 05 May 2010 10:10:00 +0100

NUS are running a project to increase and enhance engagement between students’ unions, colleges and the Learner Views Survey.

Ethical investments

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:21:00 +0100

At NUS National Conference 2009, the Society & Citizenship zone was mandated to produce resources to assist students unions in campaigning for ethical investments within their College or University.

I WILL: win the arguments

Thu, 06 May 2010 16:55:00 +0100

The I WILL Campaign highlights the importance of women's representation within society, at ALL levels.

New research resources launched

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:50:00 +0100

The enhancement of the student experience relies on good quality, widespread feedback from everyday students, and students’ unions – it aids quality enhancement through student written submissions, strengthens campaigns, and it can inform your plans, priorities and direction.

Further Education at National Conference

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:15:00 +0100

Find out what happened in the Further Education Zone at NUS National Conference. The elections, the policy and the debates.

Winners announced in the Sound Impact Awards

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:25:00 +0100

Students’ unions are leading the way in greening campuses and communities across the UK, according the latest findings of NUS’ green scheme. This year the scheme has found more inspirational initiatives than ever, including Fairtrade football tournaments, bra banks, bike generators, even an alternative allotment scheme for locals making use of student gardens.

Welfare at National Conference

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:18:00 +0100

Find out what happened in the Welfare Zone at NUS National Conference. The elections, the policy and the debates.

HE Focus: Postgraduates

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0100

We are delighted to take postgraduate students as the focus for this newsletter, marking a fast-growing area of work for NUS.

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.

The Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:51:00 +0100

We have founded CALL because we believe that affordable access to education is the hallmark of a civilised society.

Co-operative Housing: models for students

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:30:00 Z

Students want affordable, safe, high-quality housing. In too many towns and cities across the UK there's a shortage of such properties and students live in expensive, unsuitable or inconveniently situated houses.

Society and Citizenship at National Conference

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:48:00 +0100

Find out what happened in the Society and Citizenship Zone at NUS National Conference. The elections, the policy and the debates.

Blitz for Burma

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:49:00 +0100

In a matter of months students who were imprisoned 21 years ago for peaceful protest in Burma could see their lives radically transformed with your help.

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.

Co-operative Housing: models for students

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:09:00 +0100

In too many towns and cities across the UK there's a shortage of such properties and students live in expensive, unsuitable or inconveniently situated houses. This page seeks to bring together information and resources on co-operative housing schemes for students.

Black Students' Campaign

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:30:00 +0100

The Black Students' Campaign represents students of African, Asian and Caribbean descent at a local and national level on all issues affecting black students.

Finding the way in FE to increase disabled students experience

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:05:00 +0100

NUS has released a report about Disabled students’ participation in further education. The aim of the report by the Disabled Students’ Campaign is to increase the number of disabled students in further education and to improve the experience of disabled students.

Women's Campaign

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:30:00 +0100

Here, on the Women's Campaign page, you'll find the latest downloads and news on our campaigns.

What the papers say...

Wed, 12 May 2010 16:57:00 +0100

Each week, this page will feature all the major news coverage NUS and students have received in the national media.

The Swazi National Union of Students (SNUS)

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:08:00 +0100

The Swazi National Union of Students (SNUS) first formed in 1984 as an umbrella organisation of all Student Representative Councils (SRCs) under the motto, “We are members of the community before we are students.”

Education in Swaziland

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 17:18:00 +0100

The highest high school qualifications available in government schools are O’Levels (GCSEs), which are taken at age 18, making it hard for students to gain access to higher education in South Africa or elsewhere, where South African Matric or A-Level standards are required.

Birkbeck academic proposes new part-time funding model

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0100

A new report co-authored by Claire Callender, Professor of Higher Education at Birkbeck, suggests that the government needs to invest £33 million to address the inadequate state support for part-time students.

Disabled Students' Campaign

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:31:00 +0100

Here you'll find information, news and resources for students' union officers and staff on the Disabled Students' Campaign.

Neighbourhood

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:05:00 +0100

We have the right to choose where we want to live and to be able to access affordable and good quality housing that meets our needs. We have a right to not be made a scapegoat.

NUS releases brief on engaging with postgraduate surveys

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:22:00 +0100

NUS has announced the release of a new briefing paper for unions on engaging with the Higher Education Academy national postgraduate surveys, PRES and PTES.

Are part time students the cinderellas of the sector?

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:56:00 +0100

Part-timers have it hard: more commitments and responsibilities but much less support than full-timers, as the biggest survey of their lot to date shows. But changes in the political agenda could improve matters. Rebecca Attwood reports

Exploring the experiences of black students

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:11:00 +0100

Interim report investigating the experiences of black students in further and higher education.

Research Resources on Part Time Students

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100

We've compiled a host of useful links to research reports into Part Time Students and their experiences

Download the LGBT Students' Handbook

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:38:00 +0100

The LGBT handbook is full of useful information for LGBT students involved in student representation, campaigning and running LGBT societies.

Living Together, Working Together

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:12:00 +0100

Living Together, Working Together illustrates the many creative initiatives across the UK that are running to address issues relating to students in the community.

Your new committee

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:41:00 +0100

See who was elected to represent Mature and Part Time Students at this year's Conference

Get Organised

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:38:00 +0100

Get Organised is a campaigning newsletter created for NUS National Conference each year.

Futuretrack: Part-Time Students

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:51:00 +0100

New research suggests careers advice for part-time students inadequate

Votes at 16

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:57:00 +0100

Over 1.5 million 16 and 17 year olds are denied the vote in the United Kingdom. For years there has been a consistent demand from young people for Votes at 16, and a clear case for change. That case is now overwhelming.

NUS meets with Electoral Commission

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:29:00 +0100

NUS has met with the Electoral Commission to discuss the problems that our members experienced on 6 May. Reports of long queues, inaccurate information being provide and people being denied the vote were widespread. We presented your feedback and will be working with them to ensure that changes are made.

The Barriers to Flexibility

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:52:00 +0100

Read the NUS/Claire Callender submission to the Browne Review on the barriers to flexibility in part-time undergraduate study.

Student hardship in Scotland soars to ‘crisis levels’

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:11:00 +0100

New research from NUS Scotland shows the student support system to be failing in Scotland.

Measuring Welfare survey now open

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0100

Please take five minutes to complete this short survey of services available in your union

Find your local LGBT group here!

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:46:00 +0100

Use our handy list of LGBT Societies throughout the country. If you are in a group which is not listed, please let us know.

Cuts Conference 2010

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

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

British Council Directories: International Students Wanted

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:43:00 +0100

International students case studies wanted of their experience studying in the UK.

Tips on Fundraising

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:09:00 +0100

Projects that student unions run in the community are invaluable to residents and students. However, this work can be financially costly and resource intensive. It may be wise to consider fundraising to aid your work in the community. Here Steph Saffer, Fundraising Officer at NUS provides some tips for students' unions.

NEC Report: Vice President Higher Education

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:52:00 +0100

Usman Ali, Vice President Higher Education reports back on his work to the NUS National Executive Council.

Your Responsible Drinking Campaign Ideas

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:18:00 +0100

Over the summer training period, you all came up with some fantastic ideas for responsible drinking campaigns. We've compiled them into a list here...

General Election 2010 Overview

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0100

A brief overview of the General Election 2010. The problems our members faced, NUS' meeting with the Electoral Commission and your registration activities for the year ahead.

Mature and Part Time Students Conference

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:03:00 +0100

See the policy passed and decisions made at this year's Mature and Part Time Students Conference, held in April in Nottingham

NUS releases briefing on future of researcher skills training

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:57:00 +0100

Funding for PG skills training is ending soon - make sure postgrads get their say.

Living Together, Working Together

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:35:00 +0100

Living Together, Working Together illustrates the many creative initiatives across the UK that are running to address issues relating to students in the community.

Students studying abroad and the European Higher Education Area

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0100

We are pleased to launch the NUS Guide to studying abroad and the European Higher Education Area, supported by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.

The Supply of Part-time Higher Education in the UK

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:07:00 +0100

A new report from Universities UK looks at part-time HE in the UK, with a particular focus on part-time undergraduate provision in England.

The CSR and Mature and Part-time Students

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:44:00 +0100

We look at the headlines from the Comprehensive Spending Review and what they mean for Mature and Part-time Students

Kent Union campaigns for the Right To Rent

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:44:00 +0100

Kent Union's campaign to send a strong message that students - and other groups unable to get on the property ladder - should have the Right To Rent

Meet the incoming NUS postgraduate committee

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:32:00 +0100

Photos and profiles of the Postgraduate Committee for 2010-11

Moving On

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:47:00 +0100

A guide to employability for black, asian and minority ethnic students.

South Africa and Swaziland Blog

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:36:00 +0100

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.

National postgraduate surveys running this year

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:13:00 +0100

National postgraduate experience surveys PRES and PTES will be run this year - get your union involved.

Resources on Mature Students

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:57:00 +0100

We've compiled some research and resources on the student experience of Mature Students

Bite the Ballot

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:56:00 +0100

Find out more about Bite the Ballot and how you can take part in their Parliamentary debate.

Playfair 2012

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:11:00 +0100

NUS is a proud supporter of Playfair 2012, and we are campaigning for the organisers of the London Olympics and companies involved in the games to and ensure that workers producing sportswear and goods with the Olympic logo have their rights respected.

Students and Benefits 2010-2011

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:59:00 +0100

Launch of the Students and Benefits 10-11 booklet - a guide for practitioners advising students about social security benefits in Northern Ireland.

Victory for students in fight against Nike

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:52:00 +0100

The latest victory for students and workers against corporate power was the triumph of the Just Pay It! campaign against Nike. NUS is continually seeking to put pressure on multinational corporations who have a poor track record on worker rights and ethical purchasing by using the power of student purchasing.

The NUS position on large-scale organised bar crawls

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:01:00 +0100

NUS is of the view that licensed premises which take part in large-scale bar crawls are not promoting the licensing objectives.

Reclaiming Our Prides

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:36:00 +0100

NUS LGBT Officer Alan Bailey reports on a summer of Pride activism by NUS LGBT.

Social Policy Briefing on our black student research

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:47:00 +0100

Download the latest Social Policy Briefing on the research into the experiences of black students.

Black History Month

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:56:00 +0100

October is Black History Month - find out more in this article.

Australian Postgraduates Send Solidarity for National Demo

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:46:00 Z

President of the Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations sends a message of solidarity

Time is running out to apply for EMA

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:01:00 Z

With EMA set to disappear in England, get the message out to students that the application deadline is approaching fast

Website for student parents launched

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:34:00 +0100

Preparing parents for student life, developed by the education charity BrightsideUNIAID

Hate Crime Survey Launched

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:48:00 +0100

To coincide with International Day Against Hate Crime on 23 October, NUS has launched a survey exploring students’ knowledge, understanding, and experiences of prejudiced or bias-motivated incidents – more commonly known as ‘hate’ crime or 'hate' incidents. This research will help us to understand, respond to, and prevent hate on campuses.

Intro to postgrad issues

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:50:00 Z

New briefing providing a short summary of issues and problems postgrad students may experience.

Student led initiatives in Malawi

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:45:00 +0100

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.

New FE Class Reps project

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:34:00 +0100

Find out about the new NUS project to support and develop Class Reps systems in England

Union in Focus - Sussex

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:46:00 +0100

Check out the University of Sussex Students' Union's Rate Your Landlord report.

Record Numbers of 'Silver Apprentices'

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:29:00 +0100

AgeUK reports that over 5,000 over-50s have taken up apprenticeships.

Spending Review Cuts Briefing: Welfare

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:48:00 Z

Ben Whittaker, NUS Vice President (Welfare), writes about the effect the Comprehensive Spending Review has on student welfare.

NUS Charter on Feedback & Assessment

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:52:00 +0100

NUS launches its new Charter on Assessment & Feedback, listing ten key demands for assessment and feedback practices in the higher education learning environment

NUS LGBT Award Winners 2010

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:06:00 +0100

Find out who won at the fourth annual ceremony celebrating the achievements of LGBT student campaigners and societies.

NUS wins a much-needed change to planning legislation

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:41:00 +0100

A number of statutory instruments will be laid on 1 October, which will improve students' housing rights.

The future is more than just tomorrow

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:13:00 +0100

A new report from Universities UK predicts many more part-time students in the future.

The Robin Hood Tax

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:36:00 +0100

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

Flying Start Campagin

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:54:00 +0100

The Consumer Finance Education Body has launched a campaign encouraging parents to talk to their children about finances ahead of university or college.

Colombia Call to Action

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:09:00 +0100

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.

NUS Response to the Government Consultation 'Rebalancing the Licensing Act'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:52:00 +0100

NUS has submitted its response to the Home Office on the 'Rebalancing the Licensing Act' consultation.

Two-thirds of students deterred from university by Browne's £7,000 fee proposals

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:36:00 +0100

The NUS/HSBC Student Experience 2010 report on finance and funding released today shows two-thirds (70%) of students say an increase in fees to £7,000 would deter them from going to university.

Tandem Dialogue Project

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:31:00 +0100

NUS has teamed up with St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace to pilot their Conversations for the Soul Programme with students in London.

Engaging Postgraduates in the Students' Union

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:06:00 +0100

This guide provides best practice for students' unions who are looking to improve their engagement of postgraduates.

International Student Fees: Global Future Bulletin

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:06:00 +0100

In the third of the Global Future Bulletin series we look at international student fees.

The Browne Review and postgrads

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:15:00 +0100

A summary of the Browne Review report's findings on funding postgraduate education

Spending Review Cuts Briefing: Student Parents

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:13:00 +0100

NUS Vice-President(Welfare) Ben Whittaker discusses the implications of welfare and education funding changes for students with dependent children.

Can't get Learner Views Survey results until December? There is a way!

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:15:00 Z

Colleges and Learning Providers receive access to Learner Views Survey results.

NUS global future petition for UK students

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:47:00 Z

NUS launches its e-petition to help all UK students beat youth unemployment through the Global Future campaign!

PG practice snaps for Leeds Union

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:43:00 Z

Leeds University Union has adopted two policies: one on postgraduate taught fees and another on postgraduate teaching conditions.

Ben's Ten Top Tips

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:37:00 Z

Ben Whittaker's top ten tips for accommodation costs negotiations

Protecting the Student Vote

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:46:00 Z

In advance of a review into constituency boundaries in December, which will reduce the number of constituencies to 600 by 2015, NUS have been meeting with the Cabinet Office and speaking to the Electoral Commission to help protect the student vote.

Example of practice: UCLU on supervision

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:19:00 Z

An example of a paper on research supervision submitted to the Head of the Gradaute School at UCL by Alex Nesbitt and Diana Hawk of UCL Union.

Welsh Assembly Government to introduce fee loans for part-time students

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:16:00 Z

The response of the Welsh Assembly Government to the Browne Review and the proposals to change English HE funding includes a commitment to introduce fees for part-time students in Wales.

Anti-fascist campaigners march against the English Defence League in Bradford

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:03:00 +0100

Read a report of the day from Vicki Baars, NUS LGBT Officer.

Council Tax and Students - Consultation

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:25:00 +0100

The Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government have consulted on proposed changes to council tax rules for students in England and Wales. Read the NUS response here.

National Minumum Wage consultation 2010

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:53:00 +0100

NUS has responded to the Low Pay Commission's 2010 consultation on the National Minimum Wage. Read our response here.

CALL bulletins

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:02:00 +0100

Download bulletins from the Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning.

Britain’s Lost Ballot

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:05:00 +0100

Three passionate young campaigners stared in a new TV documentary backed by NUS, The Co-operative, and the other members of the Votes at 16 coalition, exploring whether the voting age should be lowered to 16.

University funding gap can be bridged without tuition fees

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:07:00 Z

Tuition fees in Scotland would now be a choice, not a necessity

NUS Scotland report reveals mental ill-health rates soaring among students

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:49:00 Z

NUS Scotland has called for increased investment in support services for students following new research into student mental health in Scotland.

Think Positive Brings Mental Health to the Parliament

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:33:00 Z

Today NUS Scotland held a stall in the Scottish Parliament, promoting the Think Positive project. Over 24 MSPs visited the stall and told NUS Scotland what made them think positive.

Scotland United - Students against racism

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:44:00 Z

Hundreds of student descended on Edinburgh's streets to show the racist and fascist English Defence League that they were not welcome in Scotland.

Edinburgh holds postgrad festival

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:42:00 Z

Good practice snaps for EUSA, who ran a postgrad festival in February. See what they got up to...

Planning an effective marketing campaign

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:16:00 Z

In the second in a series of video 'How to' guides from Endsleigh Insurance, we look at planning a marketing campaign.

saveEMA - National Day of Action, 13 December

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:29:00 Z

Get involved in lobbying your MP and drumming up support to saveEMA

Induction planning and learning styles

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:24:00 Z

This is a video how-to guide from Endsleigh Insurance about induction planning and learning styles.

Equality Challenge Unit publishes guidance on supporting pregnant students in HE

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:11:00 Z

The Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) has published guidance for institutions on developing preganncy policies to fulfil requirements in the Equality Act 2010.

Immigration minister on student visas

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:18:00 Z

Immigration minister Damian Green today addressed the Reform think tank on the issue of student immigration.

Never too old to get a degree

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:52:00 Z

The Daily Telegraph looks at mature students who study at a later age than most.

Alcohol Licensing Laws: All Change

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:02:00 Z

A brief run through of some of the proposed changes to the Licensing Act 2003 and alcohol taxation.

Working with your Council

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 Z

Councils are responsible for delivering essential services in the local area and dealing with local matters and issues. Access our briefing on Working with your Council. Local government affects everyone’s lives.

Scrapping EMA? Not in Wales!

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:04:00 Z

Leighton Andrews AM, the Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong learning this week confirmed that he would be protecting the Education Maintenance Allowance in Wales. NUS Wales is delighted that the devolved administrations have recognised the value of the EMA scheme to young people from low income households in post 16 education.

Survey launched for international students

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:07:00 Z

NUS International Students' Campaign has launched a survey on the Tier 4 consultation, especially the proposed closing of the Post Study Work route

The Browne Review and Mature and Part-time Students

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:55:00 +0100

We look at what the Browne Review's recommendations could mean for mature and part-time students.

"Skills v Bills"- The Vice President FE Keynote

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:47:00 +0100

In this special keynote address to NUS' Further Education Zone Conference, Shane Chowen sets out his and NUS' opposition to drastic cuts to FE.

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.

FE Zone Conference rate reduced to £45, travel help available

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:24:00 +0100

NUS is pleased to announce thet the Institute for Learning have generously agreed to sponsor the Further Education Zone Conference on 28 and 29 October in Liverpool.

Learner Views Survey 2010/11 now open

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:22:00 Z

The Learner Views Survey for 2010/11 has officially begun.

Changes to the Learner Views Survey for 2010/11

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:05:00 Z

A number of changes have been made to the Learner Views Survey for 2010/11. Find out what they are here

Thinking Canada

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:17:00 Z

Thinking Canada is a new initiative of the European Network for Canadian Studies, funded generously by the European Commission – a three-and-a-half week study tour to Canada.

OYM Volunteers Undertake Media Training

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:35:00 Z

Open Your Mind Volunteers from Queen's undertake Media Training at the North West Regional College.

The great Aimhigher petition

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:07:00 Z

NUS calls on university Vice Chancellors and College Principals to speak out for the future of Aimhigher.

Elections and Referendum 2011

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:45:00 Z

On Thursday 5 May, devolved elections, local election and a national referendum will be taking place. Find out more about the elections, what you can and can't do and some practical tips on organising a panel debate and registration drive.

SAUWS create top-class demo video

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:17:00 Z

SAUWS have got off to a strong start in promoting the National Demo to their students...

Glasgow Cally raises £6,500 in memory of an inspirational classmate

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:07:00 Z

Glasgow Caledonian University students raised £6,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust and CLICSargent in memory of 20-year-old classmate and SA volunteer, Allister Boyd.

80% of Drinkers Respond to ‘Why Let Good Times Go Bad?’

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:51:00 Z

The campaign, which has been rolled out to students’ unions as part of the NUS/Drinkaware partnership has changed nearly 80% of young adults drinking habits.

100th Anniversary of International Women's Day

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:57:00 Z

Update on what NUS Women's Campaign willbe doing for International Women's Day and how your Union can get involved.

Day for Dignity! Period

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:55:00 Z

To mark International Women's Day, NUS and ACTSA are asking you to take part in our Day for Dignity! Period.

STUC Anti-Racism March

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:09:00 Z

NUS Scotland will be supporting the Annual STUC March and Rally against racism in Glasgow on Saturday 28 November 2009 themed ‘a future free from racism.’

Global Future Bulletin: immigration campaign

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:00:00 Z

Latest Global Future Bulletin asks you to take action to fight proposed changes to international student visas.

AMOSSHE Value and Impact Project

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:07:00 +0100

Update on the HEFCE LGM funded project run by AMOSSHE to generate a toolkit for HEIs to measure and benchmark their student support services.

Spending Review Cuts Briefing: Mature students and adult learners

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:42:00 Z

Find out the effect the Comprehensive Spending Review had on mature students and adult learners.

World AIDS Day 2010

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:21:00 Z

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

NUS Scotland President Liam Burns' Reclaim Your Voice speech

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:10:00 Z

Read Liam Burns' closing speech at the Reclaim Your Voice march and demo in Edinburgh

Sex Education Forum survey

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:05:00 Z

The Sex Education Forum is running a survey about HIV and AIDS education in school so that we can make they views of young people known to Parliament.

NUS Wales - Influencing Tuition fee policy

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:40:00 +0100

On Wednesday 16th March, the National Assembly passed two sets of regulations relating to tuition fees: The Student Fees (Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2011 and The Student Fees (Approved Plans) (Wales) Regulations 2011. These regulations essentially set a basic tuition fee level of £4,000 and a higher tuition fee level of £9,000, as well as describing the broad objectives that institutions will have to meet in their tuition fee plans. The Minister for CELL made a statement to the Assembly and

UCM Cymru: yn dylanwadu ar bolisi ffioedd dysgu

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:34:00 +0100

Ar ddydd Mercher 16eg Mawrth, pasiodd y Cynulliad Cenedlaethol ddwy set o reolaethau yn ymwneud â ffioedd dysgu: The Student Fees (Amounts) (Wales) Regulations 2011 a The Student Fees (Approved Plans) (Wales) Regulations 2011.

International Students Conference Registration Open

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Make sure you don't miss out on this year's conference. Registration closes on 5 May.

New resources to promote postgraduate surveys

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:37:00 Z

NUS and the Higher Education Academy have created resources to help publicise the national postgraduate surveys to students.

Freedom of speech on campus: rights and responsibilities in UK universities

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:37:00 Z

A new report on the issues of freedom of speech on campus has been released by Universities UK

ICT: Students and Technology Briefing!

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:47:00 Z

This comprehensive briefing looks at technology-enhanced learning, e-assessment, and a summary of the findings from the NUS student perspective on technology report (2010)

Review of 2010 Postgraduate Review announced

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:08:00 Z

The Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts has reconvened last year's Postgraduate Review panel to assess access to PG study in light of new funding system.

Scottish Government backs NUS Scotland and saves the EMA in Scotland

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:05:00 Z

NUS Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to save the EMA in Scotland.

A rough guide to the UK doctorate: consultation

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:13:00 Z

QAA, with NUS, is consulting on the new publication A Rough Guide to the UK Doctorate, targeted at current and prospective doctoral candidates.

Our proposals to really support a smarter Scotland

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:27:00 Z

On 21 October, NUS Scotland met with Keith Brown MSP as well as opposition parties, to discuss the Government's options for the £30 million offered through Supporting a Smarter Scotland.

NUS Scotland Impact Report

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:40:00 Z

The report outlines the campaigning wins of Scottish students' associations showing just how powerful a collective voice can be.

Funding Opportunity for Student Engagement Project!

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:55:00 Z

NUS has an exciting funding opportunity to offer five students' unions £1000 to pilot new student engagement practice in their institutions!

NUS Scotland welcomes SNP commitment against fees

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:11:00 Z

A consensus is building against fees in Scotland

Students march to launch Scottish Parliament election campaign

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:56:00 Z

Thousands of students, school pupils, lecturers and community groups took part in NUS Scotland’s Reclaim Your Voice demo and march to the Scottish Parliament.

Bids for the European Refugee Gateway Fund Extended

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:41:00 +0100

This fund could be an opportunity for an SU to work more closely with refugees in their community

Assessing and Managing Risk

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:01:00 Z

This is a video how-to guide from Endsleigh Insurance about assessing and managing risk.

Template for responses to UKBA Tier 4

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:01:00 Z

NUS has released a template to help unions respond to the UK Border Agency's consultation on Tier 4 student visas.

NUS/HSBC Student Experience Report: Teaching and Learning

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:09:00 Z

Take a look at our briefing on the NUS/HSBC Student Experience Report - teaching and learning.

Protect Our Global Future. Defend International Students’ Immigration Rights.

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:55:00 Z

The government is proposing big changes to the student immigration system, which would have a huge impact on international students in the UK.

International students regional forum 13 Feb

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:32:00 Z

International Students Campaign is holding a regional forum in Manchester on 13th February

Briefing on the fee setting process at Universities

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:05:00 Z

We are aware that one of the biggest issues that HE students’ unions are facing at the moment relates to setting of fees level discussions that are taking place inside your institutions.

EngageMonth - Teaching & Learning Week!

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:52:00 Z

The third week of EngageMonth focuses on Teaching & Learning...

Make your voice heard in the 2011 AV Referendum

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:42:00 Z

On Thursday 5 May voters across the UK will be heading to the polls to vote in the first country wide referendum since 1975. We will have the choice of whether to replace FPTP for electing MPs to Westminster with a method known as the AV.

Actions on taught postgraduate fees

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:30:00 Z

NUS has published some advice to unions on engaging with taught postgradaute fee decisions.

NUS Scotland Award finalists announced

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:00:00 Z

NUS Scotland has announced the finalists for the inaugural NUS Scotland Awards.

Student hardship in Scotland soars to ‘crisis levels’

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:38:00 Z

New research from NUS Scotland shows the student support system to be failing in Scotland.

Last Orders for Bar Crawls?

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:07:00 Z

Download comprehensive guidance notes on tackling large scale commercial bar crawls in your area.

Conducting market research

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:43:00 Z

In the third in a series of video 'How to' guides from Endsleigh Insurance, we look at conducting market research.

HEFCE funding 2011-12

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:03:00 Z

HEFCE has released details of funding allocations for 2011-12 and adjustments for 2010-11. Institutions will be told of their individual funding allocation in March.

Tier 4 consultation: write to your MP

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:11:00 Z

Template letter making the arguments for scrapping the proposed changes to Tier 4 immigration rules.

RNID's 'Dont Lose the Music' campaign

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:53:00 Z

'Don’t Lose The Music' is a campaign to ensure that people know how to protect their hearing while enjoying music, so that they don’t damage their hearing or develop tinnitus.

Final push: immigration campaign toolkit

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 18:06:00 Z

A resource bringing together information on the immigration campaign and ideas for the final push in lobbying UKBA on student visas.

Full time undergraduate tuition fees in Wales

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:08:00 Z

The Westminster Government has decided to increase tuition fees in England because they are cutting the teaching budget for English universities by 80%. This means that there will be a cut in the Assembly’s budget for higher education here in Wales. As a result, Welsh universities put significant pressure on the Welsh Assembly Government to increase tuition fees in Wales, in order to fill the gap left by the budget cuts.

Rhaid mynd i’r afael ag anghysondebau mewn cynrychiolaeth myfyrwyr

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:18:00 Z

mae UCM Cymru wedi galw ar y Gweinidog dros Blant, Addysg a Dysgu Gydol Oes i fynd i’r afael ag anghysondebau mewn argymhellion ar gyfer cynrychiolaeth myfyrwyr o fewn i strwythurau llywodraethu addysg bellach ac uwch. Rhyddhawyd dau adroddiad ar lywodraethu addysg bellach ac uwch heddiw

Rhaid mynd i’r afael ag anghysondebau mewn cynrychiolaeth myfyrwyr

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:18:00 Z

Resources from PG Forum

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:43:00 Z

Summary of discussions and presentations from NUS PG Forum on Community, Access, Engagement on 4th December, 2010

What do you think of SCQF?

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:02:00 Z

As part of a review of the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF), Frontline Consultants are looking for your feedback to gauge how well understood it is

NUS supports NASMA National Student Money Week

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:17:00 Z

Next week - 7 to 11 March is National Student Money Week.

SLEEC Education Campaigning Toolkits - College

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:30:00 Z

Want to improve education quality at your college? Find a range of campaigning and training resources here

SLEEC Education Campaigning Toolkits - University

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:32:00 Z

Want to improve education quality at your university? Download campaigning and training resources on a range of topics here

Regional Crime Workshops

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:04:00 Z

The NUS Crime Team have just finished delivering a series of regional workshops. These day long events were designed to give students’ unions and local Police officers the opportunity to spend time action planning the future of student safety and security at their Higher Education Institution's....

Time to ‘move on’ from fees debate

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:58:00 Z

After all but the Scottish Conservatives rule out tuition fees, NUS Scotland president Liam Burns calls on parties to focus on student support

Download the new NUS Guide to Surveys in FE

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:12:00 Z

This guide gives you a quick overview of the key surveys that are used within the FE sector to gather the views of students. Download it now!

Real lives, Real Futures: Public Meeting on Abolition of EMA

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:18:00 Z

Come to the EMA public meeting at the House of Commons, Tuesday 11 February, 6-8pm

Higher Education Supply and Demand to 2020

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:59:00 Z

HEPI's latest report and what it says about mature and part-time students.

Hidden Marks website launched

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:19:00 Z

A new support site for victims of violence, harassment, sexual assault and stalking has been launched by the NUS Women's Campaign.

Help End Hate

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:39:00 Z

The Hate Incidents and Crimes Survey, launched in October 2010, will be drawing to a close at the end of January 2011.

Managing projects and new initiatives effectively

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:31:00 Z

This is a video how-to guide from Endsleigh Insurance about managing projects and new initiatives effectively.

Dealing with cuts in your institution

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:40:00 Z

A new briefing has been launched, suggesting strategies for students' unions to handle proposed cuts at institution level.

The PG angle on Exeter's teaching awards

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:20:00 Z

Exeter Students' Guild have explicitly included postgraduate students in their teaching awards.

Erasmus

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:31:00 Z

Information about the Erasmus programme and how to get involved

Scottish Greens back Reclaim Your Voice campaign

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:21:00 +0100

The Scottish Green Party commit to rule out tuition fees, protect graduate numbers amd college places, and improve student support.

College Regional Training Forums

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:22:00 Z

Over the course of November 2009, over fifty college student officers undertook regional training offered by NUS Scotland.

Supporting HE in FE

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:09:00 Z

With almost 8% of students studying HE qualifications in FE Colleges this new briefing looks at the key issues facing these students and the potential impacts that the new fees system in England may have on this form of provision.

Economic assessment of UKBA proposals needed say MPs

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:57:00 Z

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Migration has reported on a roundtable meeting attended by Aaron Porter and Christina Yan Zhang.

A summary of the arguments

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:11:00 Z

The referendum on the introduction of Alternative Vote (AV) for elections to the UK Parliament is taking place on Thursday 5 March. Here is a brief summary of the pros and cons of AV.

NUS International Students’ Immigration Campaign: thank you and next steps

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:19:00 +0100

A big thank you, and some information on where we will be taking the campaign next.

SNP signs up to NUS Scotland’s Reclaim Your Voice campaign

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0100

The SNP becomes the third party in Scotland to sign up to NUS Scotland’s Reclaim Your Voice campaign

Become A Student Engagement Champion

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:45:00 +0100

NUS are looking for five student engagement champions to act as regional student engagement advocates...

Sabbs and Employment

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:28:00 +0100

NUS guidance on the employment status of sabbatical officers in students' unions

Towards the Youth on the Move card: Respond to the Public Consultation Here

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0100

The consultation on the Youth on the Move card is now online. This consultation is an essential step in the process of collating both current experiences of card users as well as expectations of the Youth on the Move card initiative.

Scottish Liberal Democrats rule out introducing tuition fees

Mon, 02 May 2011 10:02:00 +0100

The Scottish Liberal Democrat Party has signed up to the Reclaim Your Voice campaign.

Immigration update no 7

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:52:00 Z

Christina's update on the immigration campaign

Feedback needed on HEFCE PGR consultation

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:37:00 +0100

HEFCE are consulting on the distribution method for fudning allocated to institutions in England to support research degree programmes.

NUS LGBT letter to IGLYO Board of Directors

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:22:00 +0100

NUS LGBT is calling on IGLYO to reconsider its decision to hold its General Assembly in Tel Aviv.

Personal Tutor Charter Launch

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:36:00 +0100

Take a look at the new NUS Charter on Personal Tutoring

Help to save Citizenship teaching

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:02:00 +0100

The Government is currently considering the fate of citizenship education as a National Curriculum subject, as part of its review of the teaching curriculum. Be part of the review and let them know how much you valued Citizenship.

Meet the Winners of the 2011 Shine! Awards

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:20:00 +0100

NUS was delighted to be at the British Council Shine! International Student Awards 2011.

NUS Wales secures support from over 160 Assembly election candidates

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:35:00 +0100

Today NUS Wales can reveal that 166 candidates have confirmed their support for the ‘Access All Areas’ campaign, which seeks to protect student support funding levels during the next Assembly term. In addition, the party leaders from Plaid Cymru (Ieuan Wyn Jones), Wales Green Party (Jake Griffiths), the Welsh Conservatives (Nick Bourne), Welsh Labour (Carwyn Jones) and the Welsh Liberal Democrats (Kirsty Williams) have all given their support.

Resources from PG conference

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:50:00 +0100

All the resources and info from NUS Postgraduate Conference 2011

NUS releases Postgraduate Employment Charter

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:56:00 +0100

NUS postgraduate campaign have released a Postgraduate Employment Charter to support fair employment of postgrads on campus.

Post-Study Work Closure for International Students – Distrust and Disillusionment

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:47:00 +0100

The changes that are likely to have the greatest impact on international students studying here already are the changes in post study work. An NUS survey of over 8,500 international students showed 75% of students who came to study here said post study work was a very important factor in their decision to study here with 82% planning to access the post-study work visa after graduating.

Less than half of adults can equate units & calories to alcoholic drinks

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:57:00 +0100

Help your students gain a better understanding of units, calories and their own drinking.

NUS Scotland’s Budget for Bursaries shortlisted for Campaign of the Year

Tue, 24 May 2011 15:07:00 +0100

Campaign nominated for award

No Student Left Out - ESU Guide

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:19:00 +0100

No Student Left Out - ESU Guide to the do's and don'ts of student participation in higher education decision making featuring case studies from the NUS Scotland Students Without Borders Project.

Summer Academy for North Atlantic Treaty Association (NATO) and EU Foreign and Security Policy

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:01:00 +0100

Summer Academy for North Atlantic Treaty Association (NATO) and European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy (EU CFSP) studies 14 – 30 August 2011 Prishtina (Kosovo) – Skopje (Macedonia) – Tirana (Albania) –Podgorica (Monte Negro) – Prishtina (Kosovo)

NUS responds to student visa announcement

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:20:00 Z

Summary of today's student visa announcement by Theresa May in Parliament, and NUS' response.

One Week Left to Bid for Funding to Look at Student Engagement!

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:04:00 Z

There is one week left to bid for £1000 to evaluate and pilot new student engagement practice in your institution...

Vote No to AV: The electoral system nobody wants

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:30:00 Z

No to AV explore the reasons why you should consider voting against the introduction of AV for UK Parliamentary elections.

Education Funding - Present and Future

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:20:00 Z

Briefings on the Higher Education Funding Green Paper as well as the grant allocations to colleges and universities in 2011/12.

NUS Scotland pushes council tax injustice

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:49:00 Z

At the moment college students who decide to articulate to university end up paying up to six months of Council Tax as they wait to matriculate.

Support Votes at 16 in 60 seconds and win an iPod touch!

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:51:00 Z

We have got some very exciting news for you. NUS, together with the Votes at 16 coalition, are about to launch a new, fully interactive Votes at 16 website and campaigning portal and we want you to be part of it. Be one of the first to sign up before the official launch.

Engaging with access agreements for 2012

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:45:00 Z

NUS releases new guidance on engaging with your institution's access agreement process, following the relase this week of OfFA guidance ot institutions.

FE Complaints and Appeals Survey

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:33:00 +0100

NUS is pleased to launch this new survey looking into complaints and appeals in FE colleges. Make sure you complete the survey by 3 May on behalf of your students' union!

CUSU pilots internationalisation training

Thu, 05 May 2011 17:55:00 +0100

Coventry University Students' Union has developed a training programme for front line staff working with international students

BIS releases guidance on access in 2012

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 18:32:00 Z

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

Fulbright Scholarship Awards

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:29:00 +0100

Applciations for the Fulbright Scholarship Awards are now open

NUS Women's Conference 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:42:00 +0100

Information on what took place at NUS Women's Conference 2011, which took place on 15-17 March in Oxford.

New QAA Institutional Review processes in England and NI

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100

Information on the new institutional review process in England and Northern Ireland...

Students encouraged to Be a Champion

Tue, 03 May 2011 10:51:00 +0100

NUS will today launch Be a Champion – the definitive way for students to get involved in London 2012. Supported by Podium, and funded by Coca-Cola and the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) the project aims to involve at least 20,000 students across England’s universities and colleges in volunteer activities related to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.

Save Aimhigher video 1

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:46:00 Z

Video telling the story of one woman who benefited from the support provided by Aimhigher.

Will full-time study become an expensive luxury?

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:23:00 Z

The Independent looks at flexible part-time postgraduate study.

February is LGBT History Month

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:05:00 Z

Information and guidance on how you can celebrate LGBT History Month this February in your Union.

NUS responds to UKBA Tier 4 consultation

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:31:00 Z

NUS responded to the UK Border Agency's consultation on Tier 4 student visas.

RCUK receives report of independent panel on PG skills funding

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:41:00 Z

Research Councils UK have published the report of an independent panel making recommendations on the future of the postgraduate skills agenda and funding.

The postgraduate society survey 2011

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:16:00 Z

NUS and Graduate Junction have teamed up to run a postgraduate society survey

Update: 18/03/11 How many students have signed up where you are?

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:32:00 Z

Find out how many students have signed up to NUS Scotland's Reclaim Your Voice campaign.

Inconsistencies in student representation must be addressed

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:46:00 Z

NUS Wales has called on the Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning to address the inconsistencies in proposals for student representation in further and higher education governance structures. Two reports on the governance of further and higher education were released today

NUS Scotland outlines £120m improvements toward funding gap

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:24:00 +0100

NUS Scotland analysis outlines improvements for university funding gap.

Good Inter Faith Relations on Campus: A Toolkit

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:29:00 +0100

Download the new inter faith toolkit for students' unions in further and higher education.

Postgraduate Conference 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:08:00 +0100

Registration is now open for Postgraduate Conference 2011. Download our handy notice of PG committee motions and guide to the conference.

Annog myfyrwyr yng Nghymru i leisio eich barn ar 5 Mai

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Mae’r Comisiwn Etholiadol, y corff annibynnol sy’n goruchwylio etholiadau ac Undeb Cenedlaethol Myfyrwyr Cymru, yn galw ar fyfyrwyr i wneud yn siwr eu bod nhw wedi cofrestru i bleidleisio mewn pryd ar gyfer yr etholiadau a’r refferendwm ar 5 Mai. Y dyddiad cau i gofrestru yw dydd Iau, 14 Ebrill.

Become a Zero Tolerance Union

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:57:00 Z

NUS Women's campaign launches the Zero Tolerance Briefing. The briefing outlines how Students' Unions can adopt Zero Tolerance to sexual harassment.

Shaping Scotland’s Future

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:55:00 Z

Scotland’s biggest population survey, the 2011 Census, takes place on Sunday March 27 this year, with work continuing to ensure everyone across Scotland is counted.

Strathclyde Anti-Cuts Action

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:53:00 Z

Strathclyde University Students' Association and Anti-Cuts Network are organising a demonstration against a number of past and proposed cuts to subjects at the university.

International Students Forum

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:24:00 +0100

The Internaitonal Students Forum discussed a range of topics at its last meeting. Read the notes here...

No to knighthood for Souter

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:32:00 +0100

The NUS Scotland LGBT Campaign condemns the knighthood awarded to Brian Souter.

OfFA releases details of access agreements

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:34:00 +0100

The Office for Fair Access has made public access agreements for 2012

NUS Wales LGBT Campaign - A New Beginning

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:06:00 +0100

Too long it has been since the NUS Wales LGBT Campaign has been active and as I promised each and every one of you, this is the year that change will happen

2nd Phase of the FE Student Representation Project colleges announced...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:39:00 +0100

A successful first year with 7 colleges piloted- the project, which seeks to encourage students to have their say in the running of their institutions through participation in the governing body, student council or becoming class representatives will continue with the following 6 colleges....

Guidance on obtaining student contact information

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:04:00 +0100

New guidance from NUS on the data protection law and how to obtain the contact details of students from your institution is now available.

NUS Launch Be a Champion Accreditation

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Get recognition for your efforts. Without support and guidance from students’ unions and the officers and staff that form their backbone students wouldn’t be able to play such a role in London 2012 inspired activity.

Take on the Access Challenge

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Access to your union’s facilities is vital for so many students - which is why NUS has teamed with Attitude is Everything, Disabled Go and Changing Places Campaign to launch a campaign to improve access in students’ unions.

Immigration Update

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:02:00 +0100

The most recent update on the immigration changes from the UKBA.

Home Affairs Select Committee responds to student visa policy

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:17:00 +0100

Today the Home Affairs Select Committee released its report in response to the student visa announcements made earlier this year.

A victory for college students

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:45:00 Z

Thanks to over 30000 emails received from students across Scotland, the Scottish Parliament has voted for additional £15m of bursary funding and another £8m for 1200 extra college places.

Two-thirds of students deterred from university by Browne's £7,000 fee proposals

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:06:00 Z

The NUS/HSBC Student Experience 2010 report on finance and funding released today shows two-thirds (70%) of students say an increase in fees to £7,000 would deter them from going to university.

Lesbian, bisexual and trans women students' experiences of violence

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:18:00 Z

New analysis of data from the Hidden Marks survey.

Students said Yes, Wales said Yes

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:23:00 Z

YES - 517132 NO - 297380 The Electoral Commission have today announced that Wales has said Yes to the National Assembly for Wales Referendum with a majority of over 200,000.

Buddy scheme

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:52:00 +0100

Apply to share ideas and inspiration about internationalisation with another union.

New 'Why let good times go bad?' Resource Section

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:18:00 +0100

NUS have teamed up with Drinkaware to bring you a national campaign which aims to deliver a shift in the perceptions and knowledge surrounding alcohol consumption amongst students.

Inconsistencies in student representation must be addressed

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:03:00 Z

Expectations of school leavers of university

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:16:00 Z

New research on the expectations of school leavers suggests universities need to review induction and information provision.

NUS Scotland LGBT's new mental health campaign

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:45:00 +0100

There's more to my education seeks to improve the experiences of LGBT students when accessing mental health services.

Students in Wales urged to use your voice on 5 May

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:38:00 +0100

The Electoral Commission, the independent elections watchdog, and the National Union of Students Cymru are calling on students to make sure they register to vote in time for the elections and referendum on 5 May. The deadline to register is Thursday 14 April.

NUS Wales calls on politicians to support the "Access All Areas" campaign.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:03:00 +0100

The National Union of Students in Wales has invited all candidates for the National Assembly for Wales election to speak out in favour of protecting student support and back their 'Access All Areas' campaign. In the week leading up to the election, NUS Wales will be contacting students, their families and members of the public to inform them which candidates have agreed to support the campaign.

Bad news for Aberystwyth students

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:08:00 +0100

As Aberystwyth University prepares to charge £9,000 NUS Wales President Katie Dalton reacts...

NUS LGBT Committee 2011-12

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:58:00 +0100

Find out who was elected in Sheffield to represent LGBT students in 2011-12.

Vice President Higher Education's reaction to the White Paper

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:45:00 +0100

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

QAA Consultation on External Examing Launched

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:39:00 +0100

The QAA has launched it's consultation on External Examining, which will run until the start of September.

Make your Union a Widening Participation Champion

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:30:00 +0100

Widening participation across the UK is under threat, as Aimhigher comes to an end, and government is more concerned with lowering the cost of student loans than ensuring fair access. For the past year NUS has been exploring how the student movement can take up the widening participation banner. We want to gather, share and enhance students' unions' practice in delivering on WP, and on holding institutions to account on how they deliver their WP objectives.

NUS Scotland Award winners announced

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:54:00 Z

The awards season is in full swing with the announcement of the NUS Scotland Awards winners.

Engage your Part-time Students

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:28:00 Z

NUS has published a briefing on engaging part-time students in your SU.

Latest Global Future Update

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:52:00 Z

Latest update from Christina: call for practice on student support and global future opportunities

Scottish Youth Parliament Q&A Session - Secretary of State for International Development

Mon, 23 May 2011 12:27:00 +0100

On Friday 10th June 2011 the Scottish Youth Parliament will host a Question and Answer Session with Andrew Mitchell, Secretary of State for International Development. This excellent opportunity to question the Secretary of State on the UK Governments approach to international development is open to all young people aged 14-25.The session will take place at the Scottish Parliament on Friday 10th June from 14:00 -15:30.

NUS Scotland LGBT campaign hosts vigil

Wed, 25 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100

NUS Scotland LGBT campaign marks the International Day Against Homophobia on 17 May

UKBA Tier 4 English Language Requirement Changes Announced

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:49:00 +0100

UKBA have posted a document clarifying the English Language requirement changes and frequently asked questions surrounding it.

Lights, Camera, Action - International Wellbeing Video Workshop Sucess

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:36:00 +0100

International students from Telford College and Stirling University joined forces with Jewel & Esk College HND Television and Film students yesterday to create a short film addressing international student mental wellbeing and encouraging international students to use student support services.

NUS Scotland's 'Budget for Bursaries' wins Campaign of the Year

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:01:00 +0100

NUS Scotland's Budget for Bursaries was awarded Campaign of the Year at the 2011 Scottish Charity Awards.

Tier 4 Fears: Why government student visa proposals are unfair

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:27:00 +0100

CentreForum has been reviewing the government's plans to reform the Tier 4 student visa system ahead of changes due to made this month. They have now published our recommendations in a paper entitled Tier 4 fears: why government student visa propsals are unfair.

‘Love Music Hate Racism on Campus’ Campaign in Wales

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:26:00 +0100

The NUS Wales Black Students’ Campaign is very excited to announce that applications for the Love Music Hate Racism on Campus (Wales) Steering committee are now open!

Information on Engaging, Supporting and Representing International Students

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Download good practice information from the NUS International Networking Day, 22 June 2011

Student Led Learning & Teaching Awards

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:52:00 Z

Eight students' associations came together today to start work on creating student led learning and teaching awards across Scotland.

NUS at Scotland United

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:04:00 Z

Students from Aberdeen College, Aberdeen University, Strathclyde, Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow Met as well as NUS Scotland SEC members all attended.

NUS Scotland welcomes additional college places

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:57:00 Z

The SFC announced a £16m fund to provide an additional 4100 college places in 2010/11. The funding comes from European Social Fund money matched with SFC resources, including £8.4m in Barnett consequentials.

NUS Scotland welcomes Scottish Labour move to rule out fees in Scotland

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:38:00 Z

Parties increasingly coming down on the right side of tuition fees debate in Scotland

#defendstudentvisas trends in UK

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:24:00 Z

Thanks to everyone who joined the NUS International Students' Campaign in today's tweet off to #defendstudentvisas

Women Against Education Cuts - UPDATE 22.03.11

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:17:00 Z

NUS Women's Campaign launches their new campaign Women Against Education Cuts. Find out more on how you can get involved.

Aberdeen Students' Forum

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:21:00 Z

The reception will provide the opportunity to build relationships between students in Aberdeen and community leaders and representatives in order to achieve common goals.

Add the official NUS tab to your union facebook page

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:33:00 Z

NUS has launched a tab to enhance your union facebook by being able to offer the latest student news, campaigns, advice, lifestyle and discounts without leaving your page!

Supporting HE in FE

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:22:00 Z

A first for KCLSU: Simi Smith elected as VP Academic Affairs

Thu, 19 May 2011 17:12:00 +0100

This year the King’s student body elected their first ever international student into a sabbatical Student Officer role

Introducing Mair Rowlands - NUSW Welsh Language Officer

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:17:00 +0100

Mair Rowlands was elected to Welsh Language Officer on 21 April 2011. Mair is also the president of Bangor's Welsh Student Union - UMCB.

NUS Inter Faith Project Report

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:57:00 +0100

This report outlines the short-term impact and outcomes of the NUS Inter Faith Project (April 2009 - March 2011)

What happened at International Students Conference 2011?

Wed, 18 May 2011 18:03:00 +0100

Here's a round up of all that happened at last week's conference

Caledonian Student Parliament votes for internationalisation

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:13:00 +0100

GCUSA has put together a comprehensive strategy to internationalise their union,which was passed by Caledonian Student Parliament - unanimously!

NUS Wales at Fresher's Fairs

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:57:00 +0100

It's that time of year again and NUS Wales will be on tour over the next couple of weeks to represent ourselves, highlight campaign at Welsh Student's Unions and meet new students, at Fresher's Fairs all over Wales:-

Meet the new NUS Postgraduate Committee

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:46:00 +0100

Introducing the NUS Postgraduate Committee 2011-12 and their priorities for the year

Ffioedd dysgu is-raddedigion llawn-amser yng Nghymru

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:53:00 Z

Mae Llywodraeth San Steffan wedi penderfynu cynyddu ffioedd dysgu yn Lloegr oherwydd y byddant yn torri’r gyllideb addysgu ar gyfer prifysgolion yn Lloegr o 80%. Golyga hyn y bydd yno doriadau yng nghyllideb y Cynulliad ar gyfer addysg uwch yma yng Nghymru. O ganlyniad i hyn, gosododd prifysgolion Cymru bwysedd sylweddol ar Lywdoraeth Cynulliad Cymru i gynyddu ffioedd dysgu yng Nghymru, er mwyn llenwi’r bwlch a grewyd yn sgil y toriadau yn y gyllideb

Rhaid mynd i’r afael ag anghysondebau mewn cynrychiolaeth myfyrwyr

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:18:00 Z

Vote Yes to AV: Yes to Fairer Votes

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:26:00 Z

On May 5th we will get the chance to choose a new voting system for the House of Commons, the Alternative Vote. For many, this will be their first chance to cast a vote.

Aberystwyth's "University Challenge"

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:57:00 +0100

University Challenge has been the first major document that the Guild has produced to shape Academic Policy throughout the institution and has so far been well received. The document ties in with the Annual Submission to the University and will hopefully contribute to the building of the Student Written Submission on the institutional review.

FE Staff Training

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0100

At the recent NUS Wales Conference in Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 31st March/Friday 1st April, NUS Wales ran an FE College Professional Staff Training event. The purpose of the training and networking event was to provide training and support to staff members who have responsibility for Students’ Unions and learner involvement activities in FE Colleges throughout Wales. The event allowed the staff to bring along an FE student delegation from their college, something which (in many colleges)

Vinspired.com

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:14:00 Z

v, the national young volunteers service, is an independent charity dedicated to helping young people volunteer in ways that matter to them. Find out more now!

Overview of Internationalising Students' Unions

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:56:00 +0100

A guide has been produced to give staff and officers an overview of the current

Sign the Equal Love petition

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:47:00 +0100

Peter Tatchell urges students to help the campaign for same-sex civil marriages & opposite-sex civil partnerships.

Lansio Ymgyrch Newydd i fynd i'r afael â Cham-Drin Domestig

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:24:00 +0100

Heddiw (13 Awst 2011), wnaeth Y Llywodraeth Cymru lansio eu ymgyrch 'Byw Heb Ofn' – gyrfa o Llywodraeth Cymru i helpu i godi ymwybyddiaeth o gam-drin domestig yng Nghymru a herio agweddau pobl tuag at hyn.

"That's so gay!" - A Guide to Challenging Homophobic Language

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:39:00 +0100

NUS LGBT Committee Member, Sky Yarlett, offers some advice on challenging homophobic language.

Scottish degrees most expensive in the UK – will cost RUK students more than £30,000

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:27:00 +0100

Scotland is now officially the most expensive place for students from the rest of the UK to get a degree

NUS Scotland comments on Scottish Government Spending Review

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:02:00 +0100

Review includes increased funding for universities and student support, and large decreases in funding for colleges.

Green Impact Students' Unions workbooks are here!

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:15:00 +0100

The Green Impact Students' Unions workbooks for 2011/12 have been released. Please continue reading to find our how to access them.

Diwrnod Tai UCMC

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:18:00 +0100

Ar y 3ydd o Dachwedd, bydd UCMC yn cynnal Diwrnod Hyfforddiant Tai, cyfle gwych i swyddogion etholedig sydd â chyfrifoldeb dros dai/llety neu faterion cymunedol, i ddysgu mwy ynglyn â’r sefyllfa yng Nghymru a rhwydweithio gyda chyd-swyddogion.

NUS Wales Council

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:08:00 +0100

On Nov 17th, NUS Wales will have our Council event at Swansea University as part of our NUS Wales ActiveFest month of events.

Policy briefing: Fee waivers

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:14:00 +0100

This policy briefing focusses on the debate between fee waivers vs. bursaries as highlighted by proposals within the HE White Paper and NUS' response

Help us to evict rogue landlords

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:27:00 +0100

Check out Shelter's video on evicting rogue landlords and take action to lobby for better regulation in housing.

Sgôr boddhad myfyrwyr yn parhau yn uchel ym mhrifysgolion a cholegau Cymru

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:39:00 +0100

Mae canlyniadau’r Arolwg Cenedlaethol o Fyfyrwyr blynyddol wedi dangos fod lefel boddhad cyffredinol myfyrwyr sy’n astudio yng Nghymru wedi parhau i fod yn uchel, gydag 83% o’r rheini a ymatebodd yn nodi eu bod yn fodlon â’u cyrsiau.

NUS Scotland kicks off 2011-12

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0100

Priority campaign launched at Gathering 2011

NUS Wales LGBT Campaign - Ending the Lifetime Blood Ban

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0100

The NUS Wales Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Student Campaign welcomes the end of the lifetime ban on men who sleep with men (MSM) donating blood. It is a policy that we believe has been inherently discriminatory and one which we have campaigned on for years. Tens of thousands of signatures and hundreds of direct actions have been run through the donation not discrimination campaign.

NUS Scotland supports Edinburgh University occupation

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:55:00 +0100

Students have gone into occupation at Edinburgh University over the issue of tuition fees for students from the rest of the UK.

Which candidates signed up to Reclaim Your Voice?

Tue, 03 May 2011 19:32:00 +0100

Find out which Scottish Parliamentary candidates signed up to NUS Scotland's Reclaim Your Voice campaign

Open Your Mind IIV Award

Mon, 09 May 2011 14:37:00 +0100

Investing in Volunteers Award for the NUS-USI Open Your Mind project.

Edinburgh International Festival 2011 - ‘Interrogating Multiculturalism; Celebrating Many Cultures’

Thu, 19 May 2011 09:53:00 +0100

The theme of this year's Festival 'To the Far West' challenges our assumptions about what is central, what is peripheral, what is familiar and what is foreign. It provides a backdrop for reopening the whole question of ‘multiculturalism’, aligning it in a way that provides for reflective, unbiased discussion about what might constitute a modern, truly multicultural society.

Updated Ian Morgan elected on to NUS Wales NEC as LGBT Officer.

Fri, 20 May 2011 10:32:00 +0100

Yesterday (19/05/2011), NUS Wales held Wales LGBT Conference at Glamorgan University Students’ Union and we're happy to announce that Ian Morgan was elected to NUS Wales LGBT Officer.

Edinburgh Internationalisation Network - Meet and Greet Event - Monday 30th May 3pm - 5pm

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:32:00 +0100

You are invited to attend the first meeting of the Edinburgh Internationalisation Network – a forum to share best practice, discuss student issues and explore joint working opportunities in relation to supporting international students and internationalising your institution.

UCM Cymru yn galw ar wleidyddion i gefnogi ymgyrch “Mynediad i Bobman”

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:08:00 +0100

Mae Undeb Cenedlaethol Myfyrwyr Cymru wedi gwahodd yr holl ymgeiswyr ar gyfer etholiad Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru i siarad allan o blaid amddiffyn cynhaliaeth i fyfyrwyr a chefnogi ein hymgyrch ‘Mynediad i Bobman’. Yn ystod yr wythos sy’n arwain i fyny at yr etholiad, bydd UCMC yn cysylltu â myfyrwyr, eu teuluoedd ac aelodau o’r cyhoedd i’w hysbysu ynglyn â pha ymgeiswyr sydd wedi cytuno i gefnogi’r ymgyrch.

Register now for the International Students Conference 2011!

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:47:00 +0100

Registration closes 5th May - sign up so that your institution is represented in the international campaign and policy work next year. Universities and Colleges are looking to recruit more and more international students and how you represent and support them is key to your role as a Students' Association!

Newyddion drwg i fyfyrwyr Aberystwyth

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:28:00 +0100

Wrth i Brifysgol Aberystwyth baratoi i godi £9,000 mae Katie Dalton yn ymateb…

NUS Scotland prepares for The Gathering 2011

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:20:00 +0100

With just days to go NUS Scotland is making the final preparation for the biggest annual event.

UPDATED Concern for Welsh A-Level students as youth unemployment and uni places crunch hits hard

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:01:00 +0100

A Level results are being released today in Wales against a back drop of new unemployment figures which show 1 in 5 16-to-24 year old without a job.

Ffocws ar ymgyrch: cynllun troeddau casineb Glyndwr

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Mae cynllun newydd wedi cael ei lawnsio sy'n caniatáu i fyfyrwyr ym Mhrifysgol Glyndwr, Wrecsam, i reportio troseddau ar y campws heb fynd yn uniongyrchol at yr heddlu.

LGBT Campaign

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:30:00 +0100

Here on the LGBT Campaign page you'll find all the information and latest news that you need to know about what we do, and how you can be involved

Campaign in the spotlight: Glyndwr's hate crime scheme

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:17:00 +0100

A new scheme has been launched allowing students at Glyndwr University in Wrexham to report crime on campus without going directly to the police.

Inter Faith Week Bulletin #1

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:10:00 +0100

Download the latest Inter Faith Week bulletin

Best Practice in Student Participation projects

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:59:00 +0100

Here at NUS Wales, we wanted to highlight some great events planned to encourage Best Practice in Student Participation.

NUS Wales Events in partnership with the Sector

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:38:00 +0100

NUS Wales has planned several joint events with other organisations from the Post-16 Educational Sector.

Information on codes of practice for student accommodation

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:24:00 +0100

Information on new website and name for the UUK Code of Practice for student accommodation.

Herio’r Brifysgol

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:07:00 +0100

Herio’r Brifysgol oedd y ddogfen sylweddol gyntaf i Urdd y Myfyrwyr ei chynhyrchu i lunio Polisi Academaidd ledled y sefydliad, a hyd yma mae wedi cael derbyniad da. Mae’r ddogfen yn clymu i mewn gyda’r Cyflwyniad Blynyddol i’r Brifysgol, a’r gobaith yw y bydd yn cyfrannu at adeiladu’r Cyflwyniad Ysgrifenedig gan Fyfyrwyr ar gyfer yr adolygiad sefydliaddol

Hyfforddiant Staff AB

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:25:00 +0100

Yng nghynhadledd ddiweddar UCM Cymru yn Llandrindod ar ddydd Iau 31ain Mawrth / dydd Gwener 1af Ebrill, cynhaliwyd Hyfforddiant ar gyfer Staff Proffesiynol mewn Colegau AB. Diben y digwyddiad hyfforddiant a rhwydweithio oedd darparu hyfforddiant a chefnogaeth i aelodau staff sydd â chyfrifoldeb dros Undebau Myfyrwyr a gweithgareddau cyfranogiad myfyrwyr mewn Colegau AB ledled Cymru. ‘Roedd y digwyddiad yn caniatáu i staff ddod â dirprwyaeth o fyfyrwyr AB o’u coleg gyda hwy, rhywbeth sydd ddim

Fringe Event: Students without Borders? Changes to the student immigration rules

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:26:00 +0100

The 'Students without Borders? What changes to the student immigration rules mean for your institution' took place at the NUS UK Conference in Newcastle this Tuesday evening.

Bologna through Student Eyes

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0100

In parallel to the Bologna at the Finish Line publication, the European Students Union has produced a report on the student views of the process.

New Pride resources for LGBT societies

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:55:00 +0100

NUS LGBT has produced a campaigning guide looking at various aspects of organising and campaigning for accessible community-based Pride events.

Dylai Llafur Cymru ’gadw at eu hegwyddorion’ a Chefnogi Myfyrwyr

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:44:00 +0100

Cred UCM Cymru y dylai Plaid Lafur y DU fod yn fwy uchelgeisiol wrth ymdrin â chyllido addysg uwch, a bod angen i Lafur Cymru ddal at eu hymrwymiad yn yr etholiad i gefnogi myfyrwyr Cymreig gyda chostau ffioedd, ble bynnag y byddant yn penderfynu astudio yn y DU.

Positive Women

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:55:00 +0100

Positive Women is the NUS staff charity of the year - based in Swaziland, they support and empower women and children in Africa

Vigil against Hate Crime

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:31:00 +0100

On Friday 28 October, people will be gathering in Trafalgar Square and across the world to hold candle-lit vigils against hate crime. Mark Healey, the chair of the event, explains why this is so important and how students can take part.

Equal Marriage in Scotland - Let's win!

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:46:00 +0100

Here's seven things you can do win Equal Marriage in Scotland

NUS Wales launches “Access All Areas” campaign

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

The National Union of Students in Wales (NUSW) is aiming to increase student awareness about the forthcoming Assembly elections, as well as putting pressure on candidates to support students in the next Assembly term.

Global Future Bulletin: Teaching International Students

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:20:00 +0100

Read the latest Global Future bulletin on work being done by the HEA and UKCISA

Iechyd Rhywiol ar yr Agenda

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:44:00 +0100

Mae Iechyd Rhywiol LHDT wedi bod yn un o bolisïau ein hymgyrch ers amser maith, ond ac nid oes unrhyw beth effeithiol wedi cael ei wneud ynglyn â’r mater

New LGBT Activist Resource Boxes launched

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:11:00 +0100

The NUS Scotland LGBT Campaign is proud to be launching the new ‘LGBT Activist Resource Box’ this week, giving Student Officers all the resources they need to run successful LGBT events and kick start new LGBT societies across the country.

NUS Scotland's LGBT campaign update

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:31:00 +0100

NUS Scotland's new LGBT officer Nathan Sparling provides a campaigns update

Bologna at the finish line

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:50:00 +0100

For anyone involved or interested in the Bologna process, this publication looks at where we've come, and how much further we need to go.

End legal loan sharks

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:26:00 +0100

Find out how you can act to stop extortion in the credit lending market.

NUS LGBT Award Winners 2011

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:07:00 +0100

Find out which LGBT societies and individual students won the hotly contested NUS LGBT Awards presented at this year's LGBT Conference in Sheffield.

Dethol enillwyr raffl arolwg Alcohol a Bywyd Myfyrwyr 2011

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:19:00 Z

Ym Mai 2011, cynhaliodd ymchwilwyr o Brifysgol Caerdydd arolwg o ymddygiad sy’n perthyn i alcohol a chanfyddiadau o normau cymdeithasol sy’n ymwneud ag alcohol ymhlith myfyrwyr y flwyddyn gyntaf mewn sawl prifysgol yng Nghymru.

Policy Briefing: Employability

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:07:00 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.

Increase study abroad and loans for European Masters

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:01:00 Z

NUS has called for the introduction of a loans scheme for Masters students wishing to go on Erasmus

Digwyddiadau UCM Cymru mewn partneriaeth a'r sector

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:36:00 +0100

ESU launches call for candidates

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:19:00 +0100

ESU has launched its called for candidates for election to a range of positions

How to write an alternative prospectus

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:26:00 +0100

This year Edge Hill university have created an alternative prospectus to help give potential students as much information as possible about going to Edge Hill University.

Last chance to sign up to Green Impact Students' Unions

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:15:00 +0100

Green Impact Students' Unions is closing it's registration on Friday 14 October 2011. Here is your last chance to sign up!

NUS Briefing to support Parliamentary debate on Violence Against Women and Girls

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:59:00 +0100

NUS release parliamentary briefing in response to the opposition day debate, Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls, tabled to take place today

Oppose the criminalisation of squatting - act now

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:34:00 +0100

On Tuesday 1st November, the UK Parliament will debate a Bill which will criminalise squatting. This will make student sit-ins and occupations in residential property (such as halls of residence) illegal. This will also criminalise many homeless and vulnerable people who squat to avoid sleeping rough.

Welsh HE Merger Agenda : Students cannot be ignored

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:36:00 Z

In response to Leighton Andrews, Minister of Education and Skills statement on the re-configuration of universities in Wales, NUS Wales warns against a potential stand off between university vice chancellors in the South East and the government.

NUS Criticises King's College links to Ahava

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:16:00 Z

As the dust begins to settle on unethical practices by London School of Economics, NUS warns that King's College research links pose similar risks to reputational damage.

NUS joins UUK and NCVO for major sector conference

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:06:00 Z

On 27 March, NUS will join Universities UK (UUK) and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) to deliver a day conference to sector experts and stakeholders - Working together: How higher education and charities can deliver social impact.

Halt the deportation of Lydia Besong - take action now

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:56:00 Z

Human Rights activist Lydia Besong opened Society and Citizenship zone conference - she spoke bravely about her imprisonment and rape in Cameroon for opposing the political establishment. Urge Air France to halt her deportation.

Elections and In-House Training

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:33:00 Z

We have put together a summary of how NUS is going to support unions through elections and in-house training following the re-structure of NUS staff.

New Charter on Academic Support Launched

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:49:00 Z

Take a look at our new charter on academic support. It focuses on 10 principles of a good academic support package provided by an insitution and students' union.

Scotland’s record on widening access and drop-out ‘shameful’

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0100

New figures from the Higher Education Statistics Authority (HESA) show Scotland has the worst record on fair access to university and on drop-out in the whole of the UK.

Scottish Labour commits to students

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:12:00 +0100

NUS Scotland secures another major pre-election commitment after Scottish Labour signs up to Reclaim Your Voice campaign.

New Government campaign to tackle Domestic Abuse in Wales launched

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0100

Today (13 Sept 2011), the Welsh Government launched their ‘Live Fear Free’ campaign – a drive from the Welsh Government to help raise awareness and challenge attitudes towards domestic abuse in Wales

UCM Cymru yn groesawu Cyfarwyddwraig newydd

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:04:00 +0100

Yr wythnos ddiwethaf, croesawodd UCM Cymru ein cyfarwyddwraig newydd, Hannah Pudner, i'r mudiad.

Welsh Labour should 'stick to its guns' in Supporting Students

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:44:00 +0100

NUS Wales believes that the UK Labour Party needs to be more ambitious in dealing with higher education funding and that Welsh Labour needs to keep to its election commitment to support Welsh students with the cost of fees, wherever they choose to study in the UK.

NUS Wales’ Housing Training Day

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:03:00 +0100

The 3rd of November will see NUS Wales’ Housing Training Day, an excellent opportunity for elected officers whose remits involve housing or community issues to learn more about the situation in Wales and network with fellow officers.

No Place for Hate: NUS report into LGBT hate crime

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:51:00 +0100

NUS has published an executive summary to a new report looking at the impact of hate crimes and incidents in further and higher education. ‘No Place for Hate’ explores how hate crime affects lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) students.

NUS Scotland welcomes parliament committed to Reclaim Your Voice campaign

Fri, 06 May 2011 17:38:00 +0100

Over 85% of incoming MSPs promise not to introduce fees, to protect college places and graduate numbers, and to improve student support

Vicki Baars and Alan Bailey re-elected

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:16:00 +0100

LGBT conference re-elected NUS LGBT Officers Vicki Baars and Alan Bailey this weekend in Sheffield.

Roundtable on Social Mobility with Alan Milburn - call for student participants

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:05:00 +0100

Alan Milburn, the former Labour MP and former Health Secretary, is currently conducting a review of social mobility and child poverty for the Government which will be published in spring next year.

Education for Sustainable Development - What's that?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:44:00 +0100

Education for sustainable development is one of those glossy terms that has been growing in importance in recent years, but are students’ unions aware of this agenda, and do you know how and why you should engage?

Good bye Sophie and thanks for all that you've done

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:05:00 Z

NUS Wales bids a sad farewell to Policy & Public Affairs Manager Sophie Buchaillard-Davies, who is leaving us today to start her new role as a manager at Cardiff University.

Caring for the Future

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:08:00 Z

The Department for Education is proposing cuts to childcare funding for teenage parents - help us protect young parents!

Cyngor UCM Cymru

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:07:00 +0100

Ar Dachwedd 17eg, bydd UCMC yn cynnal eu Cyngor ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe fel rhan o fis o ddigwyddiadau GweithredWyl.

Gweinidog yn gefnogol i Rali Myfyrwyr yn erbyn Trais yn erbyn Menywod

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:33:00 Z

Bydd y Gweinidog Cyllid ac Arweinydd y Ty, Jane Hutt, yn annerch rali myfyrwyr oedd yn gwrthdystio yn erbyn trais yn erbyn menywod.

Policy Briefing: Right to Redress

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:05:00 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.

Can your union lead the change?

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:30:00 Z

'I Am The Change' has launched and encourages students to make positive changes which we can help bring about. Watch the animation and find out how to help launch the project here.

A disadvantaged education for disadvataged students

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:22:00 +0100

Vice President Usman Ali takes a look on the potential impact of the White Paper on those students who are least likely to attend in the first place.

Green Impact Students' Union - registration now open!

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:51:00 +0100

Green Impact Students’ Unions (GISU) is NUS’s flagship environmental accreditation programme for Students’ Union across the UK.

Inter Faith Week 2011

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:42:00 +0100

Download the NUS Inter Faith Week 2011 Briefing

NUS Scotland welcomes Scottish Government proposals on student support

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:36:00 +0100

Scottish Government announces Post-16 reform

NUS Scotland Zone Conference

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:51:00 +0100

If you’re an officer or an activist in Scotland, NUS Scotland Zone Conference is where you need to be on 19 November.

NUS-USI Supports Public Sector Strike

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:13:00 Z

Students march to the City Hall in solidarity with the public sector workers.

Why the Government is wrong to criminalise squatting - a blog

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:09:00 Z

Amanda Walters, Society and Citizenship zone committee member blogs on the criminalisation of squatting

HE White Paper Explained

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:11:00 Z

The Past, Present and Future of the HE White Paper.

Scottish Government needs to reverse £11m cut to student support

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:19:00 Z

Cuts to financial help for the poorest students could increase unemployment

Students deliver New Year's resolution wish-list to Deputy First Minister

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:01:00 Z

Glasgow-area students call on Scottish Government to reverse £11m cut to student support

Caring for the Future

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:05:00 Z

The Department for Education is proposing cuts to childcare funding for teenage parents - help us protect young parents!

Student Safety Net

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:04:00 Z

NUS launches a smartphone app to help reduce crime in your area and increase student safety.

2011 National Course Rep Conference - Registration Now Open!

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:01:00 Z

Cynrychiolaeth barhaus i Fyfyrwyr ar Fyrddau Llywodaeth AB

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:42:00 Z

Y prynhawn yma, cyhoeddodd y Gweinidog dros Addysg a Sgiliau, Leighton Andrews ei fwriad i barhau i fod â dau le wedi eu neilltuo ar gyrff llywodraethu sefydliadau addysg bellach, fel rhan o ymgynghoriad diweddar Llywodraeth Cymru ar lywodraethu addysg bellach.

Tell us what you think!

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:29:00 Z

Were you at Student Activism 2011? How was it for you?

HEFCE Teaching Funding and Student Number Consulation Launched

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Following the recommendations in the White Paper, HEFCE have announced the start of their consultation on teaching funding and student numbers.

Arweiniad i Uno Prifysgolion Cymru

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:17:00 Z

Mae UCMC wedi llunio canllawiau ar gyfer y cynllun uno prifysgolion arfaethedig a osodwyd allan gan y Gweinidog dros Addysg a Sgiliau - Leighton Andrews gyda Chyngor Cyllido Addysg Uwch Cymru (CCAUC) a’r hyn y bydd yn ei olygu i’r sector.

Who's Leading the Response Rates?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:42:00 Z

We've extended the survey deadline to 12 February, compiled a list of unions with the highest response rates and provided you with tips on how to promote the survey.

Gêm Niferoedd Myfrwyr yn cael ei Gorfodi gan Bolisi a Luniwyd yn Frysiog gan y DU

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:30:00 Z

Cred UCM Cymru fod y penderfyniad arfaethedig i ail-ddosbarthu myfyrwyr o 2013/14 mewn ymateb i gyflwyno system Craidd ac Ymylol yn Lloegr.

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.

Supporting Liberation in Your Unions

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:19:00 Z

At a national level we have liberation campaigns for LGBT, Black, Women and Disabled students. But, we want to know what liberation looks like in your union.

OYM Volunteer Media Training Event

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:17:00 Z

OYM Volunteers enjoy media training at the University of Ulster

Deepening Participation Commission Established

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:49:00 Z

The Union Development Zone Committee have established this Commission into deepening participation in students' unions, colleges and universities.

The Devil Pays Nada - London Fashion week stunt against Unpaid Internships

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:23:00 Z

The fashion industry relies on unpaid interns. Fashion houses routinely employ interns to work for free. Protest against this practice with Intern Aware, LSE and NUS at London Fashion week!

Come Clean: Week of action & national walkout, 12 – 16 March 2012

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:54:00 Z

The coalition government may have shelved its plans for an HE Bill, however the fight to stop the Government from selling off our education goes on. Download the Come Clean campaign guide and start building for the week of action and national walkout on your campus

Could you live on £5 a day?

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:04:00 Z

February 20th - 26th is Student Action for Refugee's week of action to raise awareness about the destitution of thousands of asylum seekers in this country. NUS President Liam Burns and Vice President Society and Citizenship Dannie Grufferty will be living on £5 a day to show their support. Find out here how you can get involved.

Come Along to a Handover Event!

Thu, 26 May 2011 16:21:00 +0100

A day handover event for education officers and students' union staff focusing on student engagement, course reps and the National Student Survey!

Student SafetyNet

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:42:00 +0100

The NUS Crime Porject is currently developing Student SafetyNet (SSN) a free tool for students’ unions to assist efforts to reduce crimes against, and increase the safety and awareness of, their students. SSN, which will be avalible in June, allows students’ unions to operate a free smartphone application and web service for their students. SSN provides an open forum for students to share their experiences of crime, suspicious activity, anti-social behaviour and/or concerns in with other student

NUS Scotland opposes Scottish Government moves on rest-of-UK tuition fees

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:39:00 +0100

Increase will see degrees in Scotland cost up to £36k for students from the rest of the UK compared to a degree costing up to £27k in England.

Exciting line-up announced for Sustainable Futures Forum

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:53:00 Z

The full line-up of workshops and speakers in Glasgow has been confirmed

Application figures a "ringing endorsement" of Scottish Government tuition fees decision

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:07:00 Z

NUS Scotland comments on UCAS applications statistics

Studying abroad with STEM subjects

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:05:00 Z

Have your say at the stakeholder day on 15 February!

Come Clean: FAQs & 4 weeks to go checklist

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:14:00 Z

Some frequently asked questions and a handy guide on how to start preparing for the week of action...

NUS Wales Awards 2012: Honouring excellence

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:17:00 Z

Wales is home to some of the most remarkable students within the movement. That's why their achievements will be honoured in the first NUS Wales Awards 2012.

More Come Clean resources online

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:22:00 Z

downloadable adaptable posters, flyers, model press release, powerpoint, factsheets, FAQs, campaign toolkits...

'Why let good times go bad?' - we want your feedback

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:44:00 Z

We've launched a survey to find out your views around the responsible drinking campaign

Please talk launch

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:27:00 Z

NUS-USI launches all-Ireland college Mental Health initiative

ESU: “Radical re-allocation of EU funds is needed”

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:01:00 +0100

The European Students’ Union (ESU) fears that the recently proposed EU long-term budget (2014-2020) will be insufficient to cover for the expectations raised by the EU member states in their Europe 2020 Strategy.

Hertfordshire gets a housing accreditation scheme

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +0100

Hertfordshire lobby successfully for a new accreditation scheme to impove housing in Hatfield

New guidance supports licensing enforcement officers in managing pub/bar crawls

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:57:00 +0100

Research reveals crawl organisers' attempts to manage events can be ineffective

Wales 'leading the way’ in Student Partnership But risks FE Setback

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:39:00 +0100

Wales' progress in putting students at the heart of decision making in universities has been highlighted at a national conference. NUS Wales president Luke Young was keynote speaker at the Workers in Democracy and Representation (WIDAR) Conference at University College London.

Government responds to postgrad review

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:10:00 +0100

The government has responded to Adrian Smith's postgraduate review, more than a year after its publication

Love Music Hate Racism Wales committee revealed

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:44:00 +0100

A little over a month ago – the NUS Wales Black Students’ Campaign helped to launch Love Music Hate Racism Wale

Internationalising Further Education

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:05:00 +0100

As part of the Internationalising Students’ Unions Project, NUS is working with four FE unions to develop resources to support FE unions with internationalisation.

Follow Up on the NUS Wales Housing Training Day

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:45:00 Z

On the 3rd November, NUS Wales had our 2nd annual Housing Training Day at Cardiff University Students' Union. It was a positive and informative event, where more than half of the housing/welfare representative officers from all Welsh Universities attended and were able to share best practice in Welsh Student Housing.

Resist postgraduate taught course fee increases

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:07:00 Z

New resource pack to support unions in campaigning against increases to taught postgraduate fees.

Trin a Thrafod yng Nghynor UCM Cymru

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:45:00 Z

Dechreuodd ein Cyngor gaeaf blynyddol gyda’r amlinelliad gan y Lywydd UCMC, Luke Young ar y gwaith a wnaethpwyd gan UCMC ac undebau myfyrwyr dros yr ychydig fisoedd diwethaf i sicrhau pecyn werth £3.6 bn o gynhaliaeth i fyfyrwyr dros y bedair blynedd nesaf.

Diwrnod Gweithredaeth LHDT UCMC

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:37:00 Z

Cynhaliwyd y Diwrnod Gweithredaeth LHDT cyntaf yng Nghymru ym Mhrifysgol Fetropolitan Abertawe, gyda swyddogion yn teithio o bob rhan o Gymru i fod yn bresennol.

Register for the postgraduate information forum

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:20:00 Z

NUS Postgraduate Campaign will hold a forum on information, advice and guidance for postgraduate students on 21 January. Don't miss out; register today.

Get Involved - Universities Week 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:01:00 Z

The week will look at how universities have in the past, and are currently, helping prepare for the Olympics – through training top athletes, to providing facilities for students and local communities, as well as housing international teams on campus during the Olympics themselves.

Add Your Name...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:19:00 Z

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

NUS Scotland Black Students' Conference

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:32:00 +0100

Black Students' Conference took place on Saturday 14 May 2011

A glimpse of students in Europe today

Fri, 20 May 2011 16:18:00 +0100

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?

Union in focus: Goldsmiths save their nursery

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:05:00 +0100

Goldsmiths students' union have led a fantastic campaign over the past year that has resulted in the successful retention of their campus nursery

Are you doing something amazing for International Students - Tell us about it!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:37:00 +0100

The 'Supporting International Students' Toolkit and Training Package being launched at the Gathering August, 2011. We want to know how you have been supporting international students in your institution!

OIA Annual Report

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:09:00 +0100

Earlier this week the OIA published its Annual Report for 2010. For the first time it has highlight two institutions who had failed to comply with the OIA.

Bath Spa holds its first International Students' Awards

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:34:00 +0100

Read more about this fantastic event celebrating the work of international students at Bath Spa University.

Getting students involved with sport

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:03:00 +0100

Places People Play is a £135m initiative that will bring the inspiration and magic of a home Olympic Games and Paralympic Games into the heart of local communities.

Sport Makers: be a sporting hero

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:49:00 +0100

Five-time Olympic Gold medalist, Sir Steve Redgrave, unveiled a new way for people to become sporting heroes in their local community. Find out how you and your students can become SportMakers

Policy briefing: Part-time students

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:11:00 +0100

This briefing outlines the responses to the proposals within the HE White Paper surrounding part-time study.

Presentations from HE Zone

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:22:00 +0100

Following a fantastic 24 hours at HE Zone 2011, here are the presentations that were given. If you would like more information please get in touch.

Mae GweithredWyl yma!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:03:00 Z

Heddiw yw diwrnod cyntaf mis o ddigwyddiadau gweithredaeth UCM Cymru ar gyfer Tachwedd. Mae'n gyfnod cyffous i ni gael dechrau adeiladu ac ymgysylltu â'n harweinwyr myfyrwyr yng Nghymru.

NUS Scotland launches new mental health report

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:28:00 Z

NUS Scotland launches a new research report, Breaking the Silence, which takes an in-depth look into student mental health issues across Scotland.

Defend EMA campaign launches

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:19:00 Z

NUS-USI, the union for over 200,000 students in Northern Ireland, has launched the Defend EMA campaign. Defend EMA seeks to build a coalition of further and higher education students and supporters to ensure that the most disadvantaged continue to receive support to stay in education past the age of 16.

Pryder ynglyn a'r cwymp mewn ceisiadau am le mewn prifysgolion

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:10:00 Z

Mewn ymateb i ffigurau a ryddhawyd gan UCAS heddiw. Mae UCM Cymru’n bryderus …

DHM 2011 - Challenging Perceptions, Prominent People from Disability History and the Timeline

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:58:00 Z

NUS Disabled Students' Campaign launch the final three sections of the Disabled History Month Toolkit, Challenging Perceptions, Prominent People from Disability History and the Timeline.

Policy Briefing: Equality Impacts

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:28:00 Z

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

NUS Calls for More Support to Study Abroad

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:32:00 Z

On 15th Dec President Liam Burns gave verbal evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on the European Union

10 actions before National Conference

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:21:00 Z

Here at NUS Towers we have written these 10 tips to help unions get involved in National Conference

Summer school attendees more likely to go to university

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:23:00 Z

Today, the Sutton Trust released a report showing that summer school attendees are 50% more likely to get into a leading university than their peers.

NUS Women’s Officer writes to Justice Minister on murder appeal ruling

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:09:00 Z

Read Estelle Hart's letter to Ken Clarke following a Court of Appeal ruling last week.

NUS criticises Syrian crackdown on protest - support students in the country

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:00 Z

NUS is deeply concerned about the brutal crackdown of protest in Syria and reports that students are being expelled from university and/or attacked in the country. Take action now.

Pole Fitness Societies Briefing

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:57:00 Z

NUS Women's Campaign releases briefing on how to win the arguments against Pole Fitness Societies.

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.

The Open Book Project

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:36:00 Z

Open Book is a Goldsmiths University project which has genuine commitment to widening participation. Offering a way into higher education for ex-offenders and ex-addicts the project has had over 60 partcipants going on to take undergraduate degrees

Adfywiad UCM Cymru

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:47:00 Z

Yn dilyn y cynnig "UCM Cymru - Mae wedi Torri, Gadewch i ni ei Drwsio" a basiwyd yng Nghynhadledd UCMC 2011, cynhaliwyd adolygiad o brif ddigwyddiadau UCMC, dyma beth 'rydym yn ei argymell.

Student satisfaction scores remain high in Welsh universities and colleges

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:15:00 +0100

Results from the annual National Student Survey have shown that the overall satisfaction for students studying in Wales has remained high, with 83% of respondents satisfied with their course.

Don't let 2011/12 students become the "forgotten generation"

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:50:00 +0100

NUS responded to the HEFCE consultation about funding teaching and student number controls for 2012/13 calling for Government to ensure that students entering higher education this year don't become the "forgotten generation" with ever decreasing amounts spent on their experience.

Students celebrate Peace One Day

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Showcasing Canterbury College's work with Peace One Day

NUS LGBT Resources

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:34:00 Z

Download NUS LGBT Resources produced over the last two years for use in your students’ union and LGBT society.

Tywysog Siarl yw noddwr y brifysgol newydd

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:55:00 Z

Gan Newyddion BBC Cymru

Student numbers game forced by UK policy fudge

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:23:00 Z

NUS Wales believes that the proposed reallocation of student numbers from 2013/14 is in response to intense pressure on Wales’ universities following the introduction of a Core and Margin system in England.

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.

Who is the top of the Leaderboard?

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:47:00 Z

NUS are conducting a survey about student finance and we have put together a list of unions with the top response rate, as well as tips on how to improve yours.

Student Loan overpayments in NI

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:44:00 Z

Students Losing Close to £1m per year in over-payment of Student Loans

ESU: “Radical re-allocation of EU funds is needed”

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:11:00 +0100

New Technology in Higher Education Charter

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0100

This week NUS releases its most recent charter looking at technology in higher education...

Cymru’n Arwain mewn partneriaeth Myfyrwyr Ond Mae yno Beryglion o Gamau tuag yn Ôl Parthed Ag AB

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:51:00 +0100

Mae’r cynnydd a wnaed gan UCM Cymru mewn gosod myfyrwyr wrth galon y broses llunio penderfyniadau mewn prifysgolion wedi cael ei amlygu mewn cynhadledd genedlaethol. Bu Luke Young, Llywydd UCMC, yn siaradwr allweddol yng nghynhadledd Gweithwyr mewn Democratiaeth a Chynrychiolaeth yng Ngholeg Prifysgol Llundain.

Cardiff-Wales Mardi Gras, through my eyes…

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:03:00 +0100

Thursday is the day where I start my volunteering for Cardiff – Wales Mardi Gras, the biggest LGBT event in Wales and I think to myself, is what happens during Mardi Gras, a protest or has it become commercialised like so many across the UK.

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.

NUS Scotland welcomes Governance Reports

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:30:00 Z

The Scottish Government has published two separate reports into College and University governance

Defend the Right to Protest - support Alfie Meadows

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:56:00 Z

Alfie Meadows needed emergency brain surgery after being attacked by the police during the 9th December 2010 student demonstration, he is now being put on trial for violent disorder. Find out here how to support Alfie and defend our right to protest.

Disabled Students Awards

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:43:00 Z

Your chance to nominate unions, campaigns and campaigners who have made a real difference to the lives of disabled students this year.

10 things you need to know about contextual data

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:17:00 Z

When the right-wing media is working itself into a frenzy about contextual data and social engineering, make sure you have your facts straight...

Mardi-Gras Caerdydd-Cymru trwy fy lygaid...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:57:00 +0100

Dydd Iau yw’r diwrnod pryd y byddaf yn dechrau gwirfoddoli gyda Mardi Gras Caerdydd-Cymru, sydd i’w gynal ar ddydd Sadwrn 3ydd Medi.

Exam Errors Inquiry - have your say!

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:49:00 +0100

This summer, there were a number of errors within GCSE, AS and A level exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If your students were affected by this, get them to fill in our questionnaire.

UKBA student visa reminder

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:48:00 +0100

As the new academic year starts, the UK Border Agency has issued a reminder to overseas students of the strict guidelines which they must follow if they wish to study in the UK.

Bar crawl dates announced for first semester

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:22:00 +0100

A number of dates for large scale bar crawl events have been announced for October and November.

PRES and PTES 2011 results out now

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:56:00 +0100

Read our handy summary of national postgraduate experience survey results for 2011.

Mobile Web App Competition Open to All Students

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:43:00 Z

Open Your Mind Launches App Competition - an exciting opportunity for a local student to create a mobile web app and win £500 prize

NUS save Care to Learn funds

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:16:00 Z

There has been some excellent news for student parents: NUS has been informed by the Young Person's Learning Agency that the Department for Education (DfE) has decided against making cuts to Care to Learn in 2012/13.

NUS Scotland President election debate

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:07:00 Z

Candidates Robin Parker and Charandeep Singh debate Scottish Independence and RUK fees.

Get a Sneak Peek of the Olympic Stadium

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:24:00 Z

As part of Universities Week 2012 (30 April – 7 May) students will be battling it out at the British Universities and Colleges Sport BUCS Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships on Saturday 5th May at the Olympic Stadium.

Do as I say, not as I do...

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:33:00 +0100

Following the release of institutional access agreements by OFFA, Usman Ali takes a look at what differences this might make to WP.

NUS Wales president comments on the thousands to miss university places

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:56:00 +0100

The president of the students' union in Wales has warned that thousands face being left without a university place.

DIWEDDARIAD Pryder am fyfyrwyr Lefel-A wrth i ddiweithdra ymhlith bobl ifanc

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:34:00 +0100

Mae canlyniadau Lefel-A yn cael eu rhyddhau heddiw yng Nghymru yn erbyn cefndir o ffigurau diwethdra newydd sy’n dangos fod 1 o bob 5 o bobl rhwng 16 a 25 oed yn ddi-waith.

Calling FE unions - environmental programmes now open!

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:48:00 +0100

Find out more about NUS's free new scheme for non-commercial unions to help them improve their environmental performance.

UCMC at Ffeiriau’r Glas

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:14:00 +0100

Mae'n adeg hynny y flwyddyn eto ac bydd UCM Cymru ar daith dros yr cwpl o wythnosau nesa i cynrychioli ein hunan,amlygu ymgyrchoedd at Undebau Myfyrwr Cymreig ac cwrdd ag myfyrwr newydd at Ffeiriau’r Glas dros Cymru:-

Future NUS Wales Events for your 2011-12 Calendar

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:06:00 +0100

Our List of major events in the NUS Wales 2011-12 Calendar.

Achlysuron Dyfodol UCM Cymru am eich calendr

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:56:00 +0100

University of Strathclyde sets £27k degrees for rest-of-UK students

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:01:00 +0100

The University of Strathclyde has announced it will set £9,000 fees and a degree cost of £27,000 for English, Welsh and Northern Irish students from 2012/13.

HSC Bursary Review Survey

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:02:00 Z

HSC Bursary Review - NUS-USI Survey - Calling all Health and Social Care Undergraduates and Graduates!

Campaigns tip of the week

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:34:00 Z

Weekly campaigns tip. This week, empower your supporters and lose control.

NUS Scotland LGBT Awards

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:54:00 Z

The NUS Scotland LGBT Awards are back, bigger & better - LGBT Officer Nathan Sparling explains...

Hidden Costs campaign toolkit launches

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:07:00 Z

NUS has launched a new campaign initiative to kick start grassroots actions to get more money into students’ pockets by tackling hidden course costs.

Equal Marriage win for NUS Scotland LGBT campaign

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:46:00 +0100

The Scottish Government launched the marriage equality consultation, with the Government supporting allowing same sex couples to marry, after two and a half years of campaigning kicked of by NUS Scotland

Prosiectiau Arfer Gorau yn Cyfranogaeth Myfyrwyr

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:36:00 +0100

At UCM Cymru, roeddwn nhi eisiau amlygu ar rhai o'r prosiectiau sydd wedi gael ei arfaethu i annog Arfer Gorau yn Cyfranogaeth Myfyrwyr

Postgraduate Researcher Symposium

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:00:00 +0100

A joint Postgraduate Researcher Symposium will be held in London on 1 November

How Liverpool SU used PRES and PTES

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:34:00 +0100

Liverpool Students' Union took the opportunity to add their own questions to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey in 2011 - find out how

Creating Confidence - advice from the British Council

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:01:00 +0100

The British Council have created a guide for international students in the UK

ActiveFest is coming...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:36:00 +0100

ActiveFest is the Festival of Activism that NUS Wales is organising over November. We’ve developed a month-long series of exciting events to engage student leaders to develop, share and promote best practice in student union campaigning; giving them the opportunity to discuss the issues affecting Further and Higher Education in Wales with their peers and highlight the good work being done to inspire further campaign development within the movement.

Global Future Bulletin: Induction

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:46:00 +0100

The latest edition of the Global Future Bulletin focuses on creating a welcoming induction week for international students.

New report advocates loans for postgrads

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:55:00 +0100

The liberal thinktank CentreForum has released a report recommending the creation of a £10,000 graduate loan for Masters students.

Myfyriwr Morgannwg yn cael ei ddethol fel Llysgenniad Cymru

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:16:00 +0100

Penodwyd James Koash, 21, sydd ar hyn o bryd yn astudio ar gyfer MSc mewn Marchnata ym Mhrifysgol Morgannwg, yn llysgennad Cymru ar gyfer yr Arolwg Cenedlaethol o Fyfyrwyr.

Postgraduate networking 12 November

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:49:00 +0100

Details of the informal NUS postgraduate networking event taking place on 12 November in Cardiff

Minister supports Student Anti Violence against Women Rally

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:34:00 Z

Last night, the Minister for Finance and Leader of the House, Jane Hutt addressed a Reclaim the Night rally of students demonstrating against violence against women.

Students' unions make a green impact!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:38:00 Z

The ethical and environmental team at NUS is being kept busy helping run a number of exciting environmental programmes in SUs around the country. Please read on to find a snap shot of what has been happening in the sector!

Policy Briefing: Choice

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:20:00 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.

NUS LGBT No Place For Hate

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:41:00 Z

Long report available to download from NUSConnect.org.uk

Funding awarded to Olympics inspired unions

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:56:00 Z

NUS, through the Be a Champion project, has awarded 11 grants to students' union who will be running projects inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Wave two of Be a Champion accreditation launched

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:10:00 Z

Now we're in the Olympic year why not make sure that you're showcasing how you're committed to supporting London 2012 by applying for Be a Champion accreditation.

Exam Errors

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:22:00 +0100

NUS has met with Ofqual and exam boards to address errors in recent GCSE, AS and A2 exams. Read on to find out how the exam boards will deal with the mistakes.

Guidance on external speakers launched

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:23:00 +0100

Managing the risks associated with external speakers – Guidance for HE students’ unions in England & Wales

EUSA wins at NUS UK Awards

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:25:00 +0100

At the national awards EUSA took home Campaign of the Year and Best Club or Society

Sexual Health on the Agenda

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:43:00 +0100

LGBT Sexual Health has been on the policy of our campaign for so long and nothing effective has been done to combat it...

Student Engagement Quarterly - 2nd Edition

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:38:00 +0100

The August edition of the Student Engagement Quarterly in now available to download...

Fight for better funding for student carers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:28:00 Z

The NUS Scotland Women's Campaign is looking for students with caring responsibilities to come forward and share their experience of being a student carer.

Sign up for an Access Agreement workshop

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:48:00 Z

English unions said they needed more guidance on access agreements. You got it. Sign up to an access workshop coming soon to your region.

British Youth Council Survey

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:41:00 Z

Help write the British Youth Council Manifesto

Hidden Costs: the facts

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:42:00 Z

The first in our series of our Come Clean factsheets...

Cyfranogwch yn 'Gweithredaeth Myfyrwyr 2011' - dydd Sadwrn 19 Tachwedd 2011

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:11:00 +0100

Ym mis Tachwedd, bydd UCM yn cynnal y gynhadledd gweithredaeth myfyrwyr fwyaf a welwyd erioed yn y DU. Nod ‘Gweithredaeth Myfyrwyr 2011’ yw dod ag amrediad eang o weithredwyr o bob rhan o’r sbectrwm wleidyddol at ei gilydd i ddysgu, rhannu ac ysbrydoli cenhedlaeth o ymgyrchwyr.

Public Meeting - Defend the Right to Protest

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:24:00 +0100

A public forum - 'Cuts, Kettles and Criminalisation: Stand up for Protestors' which will discuss ways to protect the right to protest

Dates announced for Learner Views Survey

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:13:00 +0100

Largest education survey in the UK to begin 14 November

ACTSA Annual Conference

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:29:00 +0100

Climate Change - Listen to South Africa

Got Student-Led Teaching Awards at Your Union?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:44:00 Z

Want to make them even better? Registration is now open for an exciting event to help you do just that!

Publicise the UK-wide mature student survey

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:02:00 Z

Find out how you can help publicise the mature student survey to your mature students.

Free Maxwell Dlamini - President of Swaziland NUS

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:53:00 Z

Maxwell Dlamini is President of the Swaziland National Union of Students - he was been arrested and detained ahead of protests for democracy and rights and against cuts on 12-13 April 2011. NUS is calling for his release.

Policy Briefing: Access

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:42:00 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.

Increase study abroad and loans for European Masters

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:25:00 Z

NUS has called for the introduction of a loans scheme for Masters students wishing to study abroad.

NUS Scotland supports Aberdeen occupation

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:59:00 Z

Students have gone into occupation at Aberdeen University over issues of principal pay, job losses, and pensions and education funding cuts.

No Place for hate: Disability

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:49:00 Z

A new NUS report shows nearly a quarter of students with a physical impairment have experienced hate motivated by a prejudice against their disability.

Making the arguments for student-led widening particpation

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:48:00 Z

Usman blogs about hwo to make sure student-led WP is seen as a priority in your union.

NUS/TUC Campaign for Fair Internships Launch

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:40:00 Z

NUS and the TUC are launching a year of campaign activity for fairer and better internships.

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.

Go Green Week - guest blog

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:51:00 Z

Sarah Addly, People and Planet Chair 11-12 and Sports Officer 10-12, Newham Students' Union blogs about the 'Be inspired to be Healthier' campaign and Go Green Week

Stonewall’s Speak Out survey for Youth Aged 11-19

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:00 Z

A survey for young people in England, Scotland and Wales who are aged 11 to 19 and who are lesbian, gay or bisexual (or think they might be)

Hwyl fawr i Sophie a diolch am bopeth 'rwyt ti wedi ei wneud

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:59:00 Z

Mae UCM Cymru'n ffarwelio â'n Rheolwr Polisi a Chysylltiadau Cyhoeddus, Sophie Buchaillard-Davies, sy'n ein gadael heddiw i ddechrau yn ei swydd newydd fel rheolwr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd.

NUS successfully defends student governors

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:11:00 Z

The Government has withdrawn its proposed amendment on student governors following NUS lobbying.

Speak out for Equal Marriage

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:36:00 Z

Has your college or university made it into the top 10?

Unions lead the way on supporting London 2012

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:11:00 Z

15 students' union are awarded Be a Champion accreditation for their commitment to supporting London 2012 and getting students involved in this once in a lifetime opportunity.

NUS-USI marches with the Union of Students in Ireland in Dublin

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:10:00 Z

Almost 200 buses transported students from college campuses across ROI and N.I. to the Union of Students in Ireland's march, which saw crowds swell to over 25,000 students in Parnell Square.

Concerns about the drop in Welsh University Applications

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:10:00 Z

In response to the UCAS figures released today, NUS Wales is concerned at the drop in applications but advises against scaremongering on Wales tuition fee deal...

Case Study Request – Internationalising FE College Students’ Unions

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:55:00 +0100

We are producing a toolkit to help colleges internationalise their students union and would like to include a showcase of successful work that is already happening.

GweithredWyl ar y ffordd!

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:58:00 +0100

GweithredWyl yw’r Wyl Weithredaeth mae UCMC yn ei threfnu ar gyfer Tachwedd.

Presentations from International Officer training 2011

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:02:00 +0100

These are the presentations from the training day held on 13th Oct at Birmingham Guild of Students.

Gweinidog i siarad mewn Rali UCM Cymru Gwrth-drais yn erbyn Menywod

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:51:00 Z

Bydd y Gweinidog Cyllid ac Arweinydd y Ty, Jane Hutt, yn annerch rali Hawlio'r Nos yn Ôl UCMC ar ddydd Llun 7 Tachwedd yng Ngholeg Cerdd a Drama Cymru.

Keep Team GB pumped on your campus

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:49:00 Z

As part of the Be a Champion project run by NUS we’ve been working with Cadburys to make sure that you can bring an amazing opportunity onto your campus to help keep Team GB pumped!

Welsh Alcohol and student life survey 2011 prize draw winners selected

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:56:00 Z

In May 2011, researchers from Cardiff University, in partnership with NUS Wales, conducted a survey of alcohol related behaviours and perceptions of alcohol related social norms amongst first year students in several Welsh universities.

Quality Matters conference round up

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:15:00 +0100

Find out what happened and get resources from last week's hugely successful Quality Matters conference.

Wales has a new NSS Ambassador!

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:29:00 +0100

NUS Wales would like to introduce James Koash as the new National Student Survey Ambassador for Wales.

Diwrnod ‘Sister Activist’ a Rali Hawlio’r Nos yn Ôl.

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Ar y 7fed o Dachwedd, bydd Ymgyrch Menywod UCMC yn cynnal dau ddigwyddiad – Diwrnod ‘Sister Activist’ a Rali Hawlio’r Nos yn Ôl.

Scrutinise your institution's access agreement

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:44:00 Z

Use this new template to review your instiution's access agreement and prepare to campaign for change in 2012

OYM Investor in Volunteers Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:58:00 Z

Our Open Your Mind Project was today presented with a prestigious Investor in Volunteers Award at the Belfast City Hall.

Continued Student Representation on Welsh FE Governing Boards

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:59:00 Z

This afternoon the Minister for Education and Skills, Leighton Andrews announced his intention to continue to have two reserved spaces for learners on governing bodies of further education institutions, as part of the Welsh Government’s recent consultation on further education governance

Discussion and Debate at NUS Wales Council 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:07:00 Z

Our annual winter Council began with NUS Wales President, Luke Young opening the event by highlighting the work of NUS Wales and students unions over the last few months to secure a £3.6 bn package in student support over the next four years.

Polisi ffioedd £1bn yn cael ei amddiffyn er gwaethaf cwymp mewn niferoedd myfyrwyr

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:41:00 Z

Gan Gareth Evans, 'WalesOnline'

Prifysgol newydd wedi ei huno ar gyfer de-ddwyrain Cymru ar y gweill

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:48:00 Z

gan Newyddion BBC Cymru

Get ready for National Student Pride 2012

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:46:00 Z

NUS LGBT committee member, Kelly McBride, gives the lo-down on National Student Pride, which will be getting even bigger in 2012.

LGBT History Month in Scotland

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 Z

February is LGBT History Month and the NUS Scotland LGBT Officer writes about the kind of events you can run and what support is available...

Want some funding to conduct your own research?

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:58:00 Z

We are inviting unions to submit proposals for funding to run their own research based on the principals of The Pound in Your Pocket.

College cash for bursaries running out

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:43:00 Z

NUS Scotland analysis shows 50% of colleges didn't receive enough student support funds

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.

Pound in Your Pocket Top Ten

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:16:00 Z

This week saw UWE hold their ground but MMSU make the biggest moves overtaking UMSU and Birmingham Guild. OUSU join the top ten of responses to the student financial support survey. With some unions not moving this week, you can expect them to loose their place by next week!

Cardonald College Glasgow leader signs 'Principals Promise'

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:51:00 Z

College Principal agrees to work with students to find a sustainable funding solution for colleges

Who's leading the research numbers?

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:08:00 Z

Find out who is top of the survey response leader board. The information from this survey will inform the commission that is investigating student support.

What is quality teaching?

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:14:00 Z

A speech from HE Zone member Mo Saqib.

Edinburgh's Equal Marriage March

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:51:00 Z

Over a thousand march for Equal Marriage on Valentine's Day

NUS Scotland Vice President Education election debate

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:09:00 Z

Candidate Graeme Kirkpatrick answers questions on widening access and FE representation.

NUS Wales Awards 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:03:00 Z

Wales is home to some of the most remarkable students within the movement. That's why their achievements will be honoured in the first NUS Wales Awards 2012.

Be a Champion - blog

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:07:00 Z

Abi Carrington, a student union trustee and mum of five blogs about her involvement with NUS's Be A Champion intiative and the London 2012 legacy.

Peace One Day - Student World Record Attempt Launch

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:39:00 Z

The Peace One Day campaign is calling for a global truce on 21 September 2012 and NUS is joining with them for a Guinness World Record attempt!

'Wrong statistic' blamed for Aimhigher's fall

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:01:00 Z

Axed scheme had a wider reach than it was given credit for, attests academic. Jack Grove writes

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

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

Religion and Sexuality - Social Policy Briefing

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:46:00 Z

NUS has published a new social policy briefing on religion and sexuality. The briefing has been written in anticipation of a new project tackling the real and perceived tensions between LGB equalities and religion or belief equalities in Further Education instutions.

Think Positive Campaign Toolkit

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:17:00 Z

The Think Positive Campaign Toolkit Making Mental Health Matter is now available for download

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.

Caring for the Future

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:09:00 Z

The Department for Education is proposing cuts to childcare funding for teenage parents - help us protect young parents!

Vote for your favourite crime-fighting project

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:50:00 Z

The Tilley Awards public vote closes 27 November, vote before then to have your say.

Increase study abroad and loans for European Masters

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:38:00 Z

NUS has called for a loan system for European Masters programmes.

DHM 2011 - The Access Challenge

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:33:00 Z

NUS Disabled Students' Campaign launch the third section of their toolkit for Disabled History Month - The Access Challenge.

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

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

HE Achievement Report (HEAR)

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:32:00 Z

Take a look at the most recent information on HEAR and some resources you may find useful.

Unpaid Unfair Illegal - Campaign Launch Event

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:43:00 Z

We've teamed up with the TUC to launch our new campaign Unpaid Unfair Illegal, come along to the launch and find out how you can stop the exploitation of interns.

Go Green Week 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:00 Z

Students across Britain have outdone themselves this year, organising the biggest Go Green Week we’ve ever seen!

Syria - Response from the Foreign Office

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:18:00 Z

Last month NUS Vice President Society and Citizenship, Dannie Grufferty wrote to the Foreign Secretary William Hague to relay concerns over students safety in Syria. Here is the response from the Foreign Office.

Election Debates 2012 | NUS Wales Deputy President

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:00 Z

This is the latest of 2012's Policy Pod election candidate debates, this time with the candidate for the position of NUS Wales Deputy President. Candidate Raechel Mattey discusses her achievements, saving the EMA, housing and FE complaints.

Green Impact workbook submission date has arrived!

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:51:00 Z

100+ unions have been working hard on their Green Impact workbook - now is the time to determine your award!

Response to UCAS Admissions Process Review

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:37:00 Z

Ahead of the 20 January deadline NUS summarises its position on the UCAS Admissions Process Review

NUS Women's Campaign Supports Rape Crisis Posters

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:13:00 Z

NUS Women's Campaign supports rape crisis posters that make it clear where the responsibility for rape always lies - with the rapist.

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.

NUS-USI President meets Minister of Employment and Learning

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:15:00 Z

Today Adrianne Peltz met with Dr Stephen Farry, Minister for Employment and Learning

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.

Campaigns tip of the week

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:00 Z

Weekly campaigns tip from the Campaigns Team at NUS. This week, reach your targets and turn foes into friends.

Go Green Week 2012 - e-action

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:55:00 Z

Go Green Week 2012 click here to find out how you can get involved.

Unpaid Unfair Illegal - Campaign Resources

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:48:00 Z

We launched our campaign for fair internships Unpaid Unfair Illegal on Monday 13th February. Throughout the next 12 months we will be providing resources and advice about unpaid internships. Find out here how you can get involved.

NUS USI Annual Conference 2012

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:12:00 Z

This year's annual conference takes place 16-17 April at the Killyhevlin Hotel in Enniskillen.

Dilyn i fyny ar Ddiwrnod Hyfforddiant Tai UCMC

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:45:00 Z

Ar 3ydd Tachwedd, cynhaliodd UCMC ei ail Ddiwrnod Hyfforddiant Tai yn Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd. ‘Roedd yn ddigwyddiad cadarnhaol a ddarparodd gryn lawer o wybodaeth i bobl; ‘roedd dros hanner y swyddogion llety/lles o brifysgolion Cymru’n bresennol, a rhoddwyd cyfle iddynt i rannu arferion gorau ym maes Llety Myfyrwyr.

Student Engagement Quarterly - 3rd Edition

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:04:00 Z

The third edition of the Student Engagement Quarterly has been published, download your copy...

NUS LGBT signs government’s ‘Charter for Action’ in sport

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:39:00 Z

Vicki Baars (NUS LGBT, Women’s Place) has signed the government's charter to tackle homophobia and transphobia in sport and so should you!

Pledge your support for the Human Rights Act

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:15:00 Z

In the UK the Human Rights Act protects us all. Sign the Liberty pledge to save the Human Rights Act in the UK.

The students' president is still in jail

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:02:00 Z

Guest blog by Sibusiso Magnificent Nhlabatsi.

EngageMonth 2012 Week One - Students & Quality

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:15:00 Z

EngageMonth 2012 is now officially underway and the first week is all about student and quality! Take a look at our first briefing to see what is happening this week.

Come Clean FAQs

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:32:00 Z

A few frequently asked questions (and answers!) about the Come Clean campaign

Protection of college bursary budget a 'victory for students'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:12:00 Z

The Scottish Government has confirmed it will reverse the proposed cut of £11.4m for college bursaries as the Budget is voted on today, protecting college bursary funding.

Why everyone deserves the Living Wage

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:20:00 Z

Many of the lowest paid staff in universities and colleges live below the poverty line. Paying the Living Wage could solve this. Find out here what the Living Wage is and why everybody deserves it.

NUS Wales Regeneration

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:52:00 Z

Following the motion “NUS Wales – It’s Broken, Let’s fix it” which was passed at NUS Wales Conference 2011, a review has been undertaken of the main NUS Wales’events, see what we're proposing.

Election Debates 2012 | NUS Wales President

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:03:00 Z

This is the latest of 2012's Policy Pod election candidate debates, this time with candidates for the position of NUS Wales President. Candidates Jon Antoniazzi and Steph Lloyd debate alcohol, education policy, devolution and mergers.

Come Clean: 3 weeks to go checklist

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:18:00 Z

Just 3 weeks to go until the week of action!

Vote for your favourite video!

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:41:00 Z

This month saw the release of the top 9 Students’ Union entries for The Ecologist Communication Award - vote for your favourite one!

Earth Hour 2012

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:57:00 Z

Join NUS in observing Earth Hour 2012 on 31 March at 8.30 pm.

Good news - Consultation to improve planning legislation

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:55:00 +0100

This week, NUS will respond to a Government consultation to improve the legislation that was introduced in March this year concerning Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Union in Focus - Birmingham Guild

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:48:00 +0100

Here the Welfare campaign interviews Johnny Davis on supporting and representing student parents at Birmingham Guild.

Personal Care Campaign Launch

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:40:00 +0100

On Friday 10 September, the Personal Care campaign was launched.

National Minumum Wage consultation 2010

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:55:00 +0100

NUS has responded to the Low Pay Commission's 2010 consultation on the National Minimum Wage. Read our response here.

A Rally for Welfare Officers

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:57:00 +0100

Today’s review into higher education funding by former BP boss Lord Browne recommends ‘abolishing the cap on tuition fees' - leaving universities free to charge what they want...

Spending Review Cuts Briefing: Women Students

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:09:00 Z

In the latest of the series of briefings, NUS looks at how the comprehensive spending review will affect women students.

Test the Learner Views Survey on your site

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:38:00 Z

Students' union, student governors and class reps are advised to check that students can access the Learner Views Survey from their college sites

Taught PG funding: call to action

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:24:00 Z

Paul Tobin, PGT rep to NUS NEC voices concerns about the future of taught postgraduate funding

Communicating with PGRS

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:07:00 Z

New short brief from Dante Micheaux on how to get your communications to the ears and eyes of postgraduate researchers

LGBT Healthcare Briefing on Domestic Violence

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:01:00 +0100

This healthcare briefing focuses on domestic violence in LGBT relationships.

Postgraduate Forum 4th December

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:27:00 Z

The next Postgraduate Forum will be held on Saturday 4th December in Wolverhampton.

Learner Views Survey results publication announced

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:31:00 Z

The publication date for the 2009/10 Learner Views Survey results has been announced. Find out when it is here

Campaign action - get your MP to sign EDM 866

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:04:00 Z

We need you to lobby your MP to sign Early Day Motion 866 on adult learning.

How AV works

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:44:00 Z

A short example of how AV works.

Budget for Bursaries campaign update

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:08:00 Z

Find out what students across Scotland are doing to reverse the cut to bursaries ahead of this week's vote.

Take Action Now - www.hiddenmarks.org.uk

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 16:53:00 Z

Information on how to support and promote NUS Women's Campaign's Hidden Marks Website.

A student guide to credit

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:21:00 Z

NUS and the money education charity Credit Action have worked together to produce Credit Crunching: a student guide to credit

Post-study work survey results by level and subject of study

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 13:08:00 Z

We have broken down some key stats from the Post-study Work Route survey. Our breakdown shows that PSW is especially important to STEM students and PGT students.

Track your drinking with My Drinkaware

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:40:00 Z

This new Drinkaware tool is now available to use on your computer or smart phone

Response to the Home Affairs Select Committee Student Visas Report

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:40:00 Z

NUS welcomed the publication of the Home Affairs Select Committee’s report

Student Visa Reform Announcement

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:26:00 Z

While Scottish Students marched against cuts and fees the results of the UKBA consultation response were announced - clearly the pressure and campaining from students and instutions has made tehm water down their response considerably but there is still work too do to prevent a negative impact on current and potential international students.

Action for ESOL

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:57:00 +0100

The FE Zone is working with UCU and other partners in the fight to protect ESOL provision. Read on to find out how you can get involved.

NUS Scotland condemns Review's recommendations on tuition fees

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:56:00 Z

Liam Burns, President of NUS Scotland, responding to the recommendations on Graduate Contributions and Tuition Fees in the Report of Scotland’s Independent Budget Review Panel, said:

Hidden Costs campaign toolkit launches

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:34:00 Z

NUS has launched a new campaign initiative to kick start grassroots actions to get more money into students’ pockets by tackling hidden course costs. Download it here.

Support Votes at 16 in 60 seconds and win an iPod touch!

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:53:00 Z

Students' Unions Celebrate Chinese New Year

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:24:00 Z

Students' Unions up and down the country have been celebrating Chinese New Year. read here what Bath Spa got up to welcoming in the Year of the Rabbit.

UCM Cymru yn lawnsio ymgyrch “Mynediad i Bobman”

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:54:00 +0100

Mae Undeb Cenedlaethol Myfyrwyr Cymru (UCMC) yn bwriadu cynyddu ymwybyddiaeth myfyrwyr ynglyn ag etholiadau’r Cynulliad, yn ogystal â gosod pwysedd ar ymgeiswyr i gefnogi myfyrwyr yn ystod tymor nesaf y Cynulliad.

Fringe Event: Students without Borders? Changes to the student immigration rules

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:13:00 +0100

The 'Students without Borders? What changes to the student immigration rules mean for your institution' took place at the NUS UK Conference in Newcastle last Tuesday evening.

Make your vote count this Thursday

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:14:00 +0100

On Thursday 5 May devolved elections are taking place in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland with local election in certain parts of England. In addition, a referendum is taking place on whether to introduce the Alternative Vote (AV) in UK Parliamentary elections.

Zahid Raja re-elected on to NUS Wales NEC as Black Students' Officer.

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:02:00 +0100

Yesterday (12/05/2011), NUS Wales held Wales Black Students' Conference at Aberystwyth Student Guild, Aberystwyth University and Zahid Raja was re-elected to Black Students Officer for Wales.

The National Union of Students in Hungary (HÖOK) summer festiveal

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:19:00 +0100

The National Union of Students in Hungary (HÖOK) is pleased to invite you to a summer student festival. The festival has been organized in every year since 1976. Last year there were more than 60 thousand participants.

Women's campaign working to improve support for student carers

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:59:00 +0100

Campaign seeking to provide better support and funding for student carers.

Free Video Workshop - Get involved with creating our International Student Wellbeing film

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:14:00 +0100

Are you an international student? Would you like to be involved in a project promoting well being to new international students through NUS and your student union? Get in touch!

A busy year for students globally

Fri, 20 May 2011 16:06:00 +0100

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.

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

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Edinburgh University by far the most expensive place to study in the whole of the UK

Ymgyrch LHDT UCM Cymru - Rhoi terfyn ar y Gwaharddiad am Oes ar Roddi Gwaed

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:05:00 +0100

Mae Ymgyrch Lesbiaidd, Hoyw, Deurywiol a Thraws (LHDT) UCM Cymru yn croesawu rhoddi terfyn ar y gwaharddiad am oes ar ddynion sy’n cysgu gyda dynion rhag rhoddi gwaed.

NUS Wales welcomes new Director

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:55:00 +0100

Last week, NUS Wales welcomed our new director, Hannah Pudner into the organisation.

Financing the Students' Future

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Over the past 9 months NUS has been working with the European Students' Union on a project researching higher education financing across Europe.

NUS Scotland LGBT activists lead protest at Royal Garden Party

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:52:00 +0100

NUS Scotland's LGBT campaign led a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament to protest Brian Souter's knighthood

Diwrnod Gweithredaeth LHDT UCM Cymru

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Ar y 19eg o Dachwedd, bydd Ymgyrch LHDT UCMC yn cynnal eu Diwrnod Gweithredaeth ym Mhrifysgol Fetropolitan Abertawe. Bydd y diwrnod dan arweiniad Alan Bailey a Vicki Baars, Swyddogion LHDT UCM DU ac Ian Morgan, Swyddog LHDT UCM Cymru

New mature student project launch

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:51:00 Z

NUS and Million+ have joined forces to research the experience of mature students in higher education

DHM 2011 - Running Events and Useful Links

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:31:00 Z

NUS Disabled Students' Campaign launch the first two sections of their toolkit for Disabled History Month - Running Events and Useful Links.

ESU: Equality in Higher Education needs urgent attention

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:28:00 +0100

The European Students’ Union (ESU) joins sides with the EURYDICE report on the Modernisation of Higher Education in Europe which says that the social dimension of higher education needs ‘urgent attention’.

Record numbers of students on study & work abroad programmes

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:31:00 +0100

The British Council has announced that in 2010/11 the number of UK students participating in the Erasmus programme was the highest it has been since the programme was launched in 1987.

NUS Scotland launches Our Future Our Fight

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:52:00 Z

NUS Scotland has launched a campaign to protect colleges in Scotland – Our Future Our Fight.

Dialogue Project (Faith and Sexuality)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:01:00 Z

NUS launches new project tackling real and perceived tensions between sexual orientation equalities and religion or belief equalities in FE colleges.

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.

Questions to National Election Candidates

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:34:00 Z

Find out how to pose questions to candidates for National elections

NUS USI responds as university applications hit 30 year low

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:19:00 Z

UCAS figures reflect the truth that students are not prepared to pay exhorbitant tuition fees.

Students celebrate Chinese New Year

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:11:00 Z

Students across the country the country have been celebrating the Year of the Dragon

Campaigns tip of the week

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:57:00 Z

Weekly campaigns tips. This week, base your campaigns on evidence

Fair to Care Motion for College and University Carer's Strategies

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:00 Z

NUS Scoland Women's Campaign has produced a model motion which students can propose to their Student Council and to the Executive of their Students' Association.

UKBA makes new visa announcements

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:35:00 Z

Yesterday UKBA announced further details regarding the implementation of the new student visa regulations.

NUS Nations presidents summit

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:54:00 Z

NUS Scotland President Robin Parker and NUS Wales President Luke Young talk about how the Nations can best work together

FORWARD Survey on Attitudes to FGM

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:25:00 Z

FORWARD (Foundation For Women's Health Research and Development) are calling on young people to take part in their survey on attitudes to FGM.

Welsh Sister Activist Day and Reclaim the Night Rally

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:33:00 +0100

On the 7th of November, the NUS Wales‘ Women’s Campaign will be holding 2 events - Sister Activist Day and Reclaim the Night Rally.

Open Your Mind Fourth Year Report

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:34:00 Z

Get an update on the accomplishments of the Open Your Mind mental health project during 2010-2011.

NUS-USI gives evidence to the Assembly on student complaints

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:13:00 Z

On 9th November, student representatives presented evidence to the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to call for the introduction of an independant adjudicator for student complaints and appeals in further and higher education in Northern Ireland.

NUS-USI concerned about huge drop in university applications

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:48:00 Z

NUS-USI today raised concerns following UCAS application figures released this week which show that applications from Northern Irish students are down by 18%. This constitutes the largest drop in applications in any province in the UK.

International students: Have your say on visa length

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:58:00 Z

Help NUS Scotland extend visa length for non-EU international students in Scotland

International Student Employability survey launched

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:10:00 Z

The International Students Campaign has launched a nation wide survey to research international student employability

NUS Calls on Government to Recognise Stalking as Offence

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:53:00 Z

NUS has called on Government to recognise stalking as a specific offence, in a response to a Home Office consultation.

BIS to notify HEFCE of HE budget 12/13 - Protect Widening Participation!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:39:00 Z

BIS to notify HEFCE of HE budget 12/13 - Protect Widening Participation!

LGBT Society/Officer Advice Clinic at Student Pride

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:37:00 Z

We're hosting a drop-in advice clinic at Student Pride

Nominations open for NUS Scotland Awards 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:32:00 Z

Awards in 12 categoires, including college and university students' union of the year, to be announced at NUS Scotland conference

Mental Health Toolkit

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:15:00 Z

The NUS Disabled Students’ Campaign and the NUS Welfare Campaign launch a new Mental Health Toolkit offering ideas and guidance on campaigning around Mental Health issues that may be affecting students in your institution.

Gwobrau UCM Cymru 2012

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:36:00 Z

Mae Cymru’n gartref i rai o’r myfyrwyr mwyaf eithriadol o fewn i’r mudiad. Dyna pam y caiff eu gorchestion eu anrhydeddu yng Ngwobrau cyntaf UCM DU 2012.