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  • NUS Statement of Solidarity: NUS UK Stands with Nepal’s Youth

    Yesterday, young people and students peacefully gathered to protest what they see as rising authoritarianism in Nepal. Their increasing frustration was met with lethal over policing that saw 19 protestors shot dead and hundreds more injured. We condemn the violent and disproportionate response to “Generation Z” demonstrations.
    Amira Campbell

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    September 09, 2025

  • NUS response to government threat against asylum seekers who were previously students

    Two days ago, the Home Office sent an email to international students warning them of their recent move to reassess and potentially revoke asylum status for thousands, on the basis that they first arrived through student status. This action is a dangerous escalation of a policy agenda steeped in xenophobia,...
    Amira Campbell

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    September 04, 2025

  • APPG for Students launches their Commission on Students in Higher Education with input from SUs

    The report identifies the urgent challenges facing universities today, as well as proposing solutions based on over 30 written submissions from students’ unions, universities, sector bodies, and individual experts. 

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    July 19, 2025

  • "Landmark moment": UK Government announces votes at 16

    The National Union of Students (NUS) has welcomed today’s announcement by the UK Government to extend the right to vote to 16- and 17-year-olds. This is a landmark moment for democracy and a long overdue recognition of young people’s right to have a say in the decisions shaping their lives. 

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    July 17, 2025

  • Guarantor requirements and homelessness: Mihita Parekh's speech to MPs

    Mihita Parekh is the Education Officer at Middlesex University Students' Union. She gave this speech to 10 MPs, a Lord, and 50 student leaders in parliament at the APPG for Students on 29th January 2025.
    February 12, 2025

  • Teach the Teacher: empowering students in climate activism

    History has shown that young people have enormous potential to lead the way in solving the world’s most pressing challenges. Consistent global temperature increases and extreme weather events tell us that climate change is one of the biggest crises we face today, and young people have a significant stake in...

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    February 05, 2025

  • Response to indefinite ban on prescription of puberty blockers to under-18s

    In response to the government’s decision to ban the prescription of puberty blockers to under-18s with gender dysphoria indefinitely, NUS UK Vice President for Liberation and Equality, Saranya Thambirajah, said:

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    December 12, 2024

  • CST report finds 117% increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses

    In response to a CST report that found a 117% increase in antisemitic incidents on university campuses in the past two academic years, NUS issued the following statement:

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    December 10, 2024

  • How to have a successful year at college

    Starting college is a big milestone and getting off to a successful start can set the tone for the rest of your journey. Your first year is an opportunity to dive into new experiences, explore your passions and build a foundation for future success.   At the same time, adjusting...

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    December 02, 2024

  • New NUS research reveals extent of student housing crisis

    One third of students are struggling to pay housing costs. 17% of those are resorting to foodbanks.

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    November 14, 2024