https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/articles/hmrc-sus-an-update

We met with HMRC last week, who confirmed they are looking to ‘resolve’ open cases with SUs relating to catering VAT now that our legal case is closed, and will be looking to undertake new VAT assurance visits across the sector. We wanted to understand the scope and approach they will be taki...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/trading-support/trade-convention/panels-workshops-and-demos

Day 1 | 18 June 10:00 – 11:00  Welcome to Trade Convention Kate Hardcastle  Globally renowned and respected, Kate Hardcastle MBE is the ultimate authority on consumer insights—a trusted voice and leading advocate known as the “Customer Wh...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/articles/ofs-su-roundtable-on-freedom-of-speech

On Wednesday 25th October OfS organised a Freedom of Speech roundtable with the Director of Freedom of Speech Arif Ahmed, to listen to concerns and questions from SUs about the Act, with a specific focus on the upcoming complaints scheme for staff, students and visiting speakers. Prof. Ahmed ...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/trading-support/trade-convention/deals

Everyone attending the event will have the opportunity to discuss deals with suppliers at the show, as well as place orders on the day.  Ordering will then open to everyone on 20th June and close on 11th July.   Further deals will be added to this page so please check back regularly.  T...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/articles/society-compliance-update

Over the past 6 months we have been scoping some work to clarify the relationship between Students' Unions and their affiliated societies. The aim of this work is to ensure that SUs feel equipped at all levels to properly manage the risks associated with societies and society activity. This area ...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/resources/guidance-on-clubs-and-societies-political-activity-and-charity-commission-enquiries

Summary: A guidance note from Bates Wells on clubs and societies with a particular emphasis on the link to charitable purposes, funding and the role of the charity commission. Audience: Managers and SLT of SUs with a responsibility for student activities  Produced: 10 February 2025 Lengt...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/resources/college-student-governors-training-agendas

Summary: We're hosting College Student Governors Training on 28th November 2025. This resource is the agenda ahead of the training. Two streams of training will be on offer - for student governors and also for staff that support them. This agenda covers both streams. Audience: Student Governor...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/resources/employee-engagement-survey-unions-guide

Length: 6 pages, PDF Audience: HR or SMT staff in Students' Unions looking to participate in the Employee Engagement Survey. Contact: su.careers@nus.org.uk

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/resources/qsu-letter-of-agreement-2024

QSU letter of agreement 2024

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/resources/su-strategy-exchange-2024-making-your-data-work

In today’s competitive landscape, student unions can leverage data-driven marketing to maximize our income and build stronger relationships in our student communities. This workshop explores the critical role of data in marketing and how it can drive engagement, participation and revenue. We will...