What Students Think - Vote on your priorities for the General Election!

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What Students Think - Vote on your priorities for the General Election!

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Dear Rishi Sunak: Stop making it harder for young people to vote

Rishi Sunak has made it illegal for universities to block register students on the electoral roll. And he introduced new ID laws – which he was warned would hit young people hardest. With a general election set to happen in the next year, we won’t let anything stop young people from having their say.

Dear Rishi Sunak: Stop making it harder for young people to vote

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Cost of Living Campaign

Sign up and call on the UK government to develop a tailored cost of living support package for students!

Cost of Living Campaign

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Your national students union

NUS represents university and college students across the UK. Together we achieve national change for students.

As one of the world’s largest student movements, we’re fighting to make education free and lifelong. We believe that education should be accessible and enjoyable for all – and our community of students, educators, activists and advocates are determined to make it happen.

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Autumn Statement: Apprentices celebrate 20% rise in minimum wage but student leaders accuse government of ignoring student poverty

NUS UK also criticised the government for further restricting access to benefits, which will force more people into poverty.    The National Union of Students (NUS UK) and the National Society of Apprentices (NSOA) have welcomed the rise in the apprentice minimum wage to £6.40 announced in the Autumn Statement,...

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November 22, 2023

Reflecting on Black History Month

Celebrating Our Sisters For me, Black History Month is a time to reflect, a time to educate myself further, but also (and maybe even most importantly in my eyes) celebrate Black culture. I have often found that when it comes to BHM a lot of people and/or organisations focus heavily...

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November 15, 2023

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month in the UK is pivotal in student movements, offering a dedicated period to spotlight Black voices, experiences, and histories often marginalized in mainstream narratives. For students, it fosters a deeper understanding of systemic challenges, inspiring advocacy and action. As campuses become hubs of consciousness, BHM bolsters the...

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October 13, 2023

New data reveals the hidden student job crisis

NUS has published new survey data which reveals the impact of work on university students’ lives and studies. With a cost-of-living crisis continuing to bite and soaring inflation increasing prices and rents, more students than ever are being forced to take on paid job alongside their studies. For a sizeable percentage...
September 25, 2023
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