What NUS Wales does
NUS Wales is an open organisation that works in partnership with students’ unions in Wales. Local and National Government, the Media, Industry, Trade Union, Pressure Groups and Voluntary Organisations all recognise and respect NUS Wales as the collective voice of students in Wales.
The structure of NUS Wales
NUS Wales is an autonomous 'special region' of NUS UK, setting its own policy, electing its own executive committee, and campaigning on the issues that affect students studying in Wales.
As well as the Welsh Executive Committee, NUS Wales has 6 permanent members of staff to support the work of the organisation.
NUS Wales' budget for the year is decided at NUS UK's Annual Conference but the Welsh Executive Committee retains control over expenditure. The finances and staff of NUS Wales are managed by the Director of NUS Wales who also serves as a member of the management team of NUS UK.
History of NUS Wales
NUS Wales was established in 1974, and campaigned for many years for devolution for Wales, pushing hard for that successful YES vote in the 1997 referendum. Today, we enjoy the fruits of our labour by utilising a constructive relationship with the Welsh Assembly Government.
The future poses many challenges for the student movement. Our membership is rapidly changing. The students of today face threats very different from those facing their predecessors thirty years ago.
But NUS Wales continues to work tirelessly to create an education system that delivers quality courses, develops learners as individuals and protects students against hardship, discrimination and ill-health.
Sabbatical Officers
President: Luke Young
The President is the public face of NUS Wales, responsible for upholding and promoting its policy and representing Welsh students to the Assembly, Parliament and other external organisations and unions.
Elected at spring conference, the President leads the Welsh Executive Committee in putting policy into practice by running campaigns, lobbying and liaising with students' unions. The President also represents Welsh students to NUS and other UK-wide bodies.
Email: luke.young@nus-wales.org.uk
Deputy President: Raechel Mattey
The Deputy President is responsible for the finances of NUS Wales as well as its communications and training policy. Raechel is responsible for assisting the Development and Training Officer with further education union development and will deputise in the absence of the President.
The Deputy President is elected at NUS Wales Spring Conference and is a full-time sabbatical officer. The Deputy President’s main focuses are on the Welfare and Further Education campaigns.
Email: raechel.mattey@nus-wales.org.uk
Womens' officer: Stephanie Lloyd
The Womens' Officer sits on the Welsh Executive Committee and takes on responsibilities to ensure that we are working for a better life for all our students.
The main part of the job, however, is to represent, inform and empower women students throughout Wales – whether they’re in FE or HE, home students or international, in post-16 education or postgraduates.
Email: Stephanie.Lloyd@nus-wales.org.uk
Contact NUS Wales
General Enquiries
NUS has moved offices, you can now find us at:
National Union of Students in Wales
2nd floor, Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff
CF10 5FL
Tel: 02920 435 390
Email: office@nus-wales.org.uk