https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/quality-students-unions/the-framework-and-resources/governance/governance-code/decision-making-risk-and-control

Principle The board makes sure that its decision-making processes are informed, rigorous and timely, and that effective delegation, control and risk-assessment, and management systems are set up and monitored.   Rationale The board is legally responsible for the decisions and actions ...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/articles/partnering-progress-how-the-retailer-group-supports-sus-in-retail

For over 15 years now, The Retailer Group has supported students’ unions in the design and build of convenience and clothing shops, food outlets, reception areas, and general student spaces. Our work also includes reviewing and improving operations, boosting both sales and margins. In addition...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/learning-academy/webinars/previous-webinars

Tuesday 13th October FE Area Reviews The College sector is going to change radically in the next 18 months as the Government’s Review of Post-16 Education and Training Institutions kicks in and Area Reviews happen across England. This webinar will give an outline of the policy and proces...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/resources/lobbying-act-what-you-need-to-know

Summary: Lobbying is a vital part of our democratic process. It gives students’ associations across Scotland, and membership organisations like NUS Scotland, the ability to influence decision-makers like MSPs and the Scottish Government, and inform the policy-making process. From 12 March 2018 th...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/nus-extra/how-to-guides/how-to-do-the-maths

'How To' do the maths This guide explains the commission rates you’ll receive and how these will be paid to your union. For further financial information, take a look at our useful information guide to finance. How do we work out the commission rates we’ll receive? A card sold at full...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/trading-support/student-union-support/the-cocktail-lounge

With an ever-increasing and steady market for cocktails, join us in The Cocktail Lounge for everything you need to make sure your cocktail offering is bang on when it comes to market trends.... Take a look at Diageo's Spirit Supplement - a guide to the perfect spirits offer.  If you ...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/articles/student-led-teaching-awards-resources

It’s awards season again! So, we’re sharing 8 key resources from TSEP for setting up and promoting your Student Led-Teaching Awards (SLTAs) as well as some examples.   Resource 1: Building Partnerships and Winning Support Partnership working brings together a range of organisati...

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/nus-insight/myguide/student-data/student-numbers

Student numbers   Total England Scotland Wales N. Ireland             Number of HE Students 2,343,095 1,911,940 247,110 129,585 54,460             N...

https://www.nusconnect.org.uk/nus-policy/nus-uk/finding-your-feet

The coronavirus crisis has completely changed the world we live in, and the student experience is no exception. Students are working remotely, without access to studio space or labs, lectures are via zoom, part-time jobs in hospitality have all but disappeared and although restrictions are be...