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  • “Foolish and self-destructive”: UK and European students urge UK Government to re-join Erasmus+ amidst criticisms of the UK’s Turing scheme.

    Earlier this week, the European Students Union (ESU) passed a resolution that called upon the UK to reassociate with Erasmus+, calling the Turing scheme a “poor substitute”.

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    May 12, 2023

  • NUS statement on Labour's Tuition Fees U-Turn

    "Backing down from this commitment is truly disappointing. The Labour Party needs a clear vision that young people and students will turn up for, and cannot take their votes for granted."Students and young people are clear about what we want to see in society: a fair and well funded education,...
    May 03, 2023

  • NUS launches Turn Up voter registration campaign!

    NUS is launching its Turn Up campaign to encourage students to register to vote in time for May’s local elections in England and Northern Ireland.
    April 04, 2023

  • Response to APPG Cost of Living Report

    The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Students has published its report on the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis on students. Since launching the inquiry in January, the APPG has heard from more than 70 students' unions and over 800 students as part of its inquiry.
    March 22, 2023

  • NUS response to University of Manchester using bailiffs to evict students

    NUS Vice President Higher Education, Chloe Field, said:
    March 22, 2023

  • Results of Voting at NUS National Conference

    Delegates have cast their votes and the results are in following NUS National Conference 2023. We can confirm the successful candidates for volunteer positions, as well as the results of voting on policies and amendments discussed at Conference and Accountability reports.  
    March 22, 2023

  • NUS Response to the Spring Budget

    NUS welcomes the Chancellor’s announcements on childcare, energy bills and the fuel duty, but is disappointed to note nothing has been done to address the concerns of students with regards to the failure of Maintenance loans to keep pace with inflation, and spiralling rents. The Government has done the bare...
    March 15, 2023

  • NUS Student Directors Elected

    The Deputy Returning Officer is pleased to announce the results of the ballot for NUS Member Director (Student). The election was conducted on a one member one vote basis with each Students’ Union / Association receiving one vote. Following voting the candidates elected are: Heather Innes Noah Katz Their appointment...
    March 09, 2023

  • NUS publishes its action plan for tackling antisemitism following independent investigation

    Today the National Union of Students publishes its report following the investigation into antisemitism and the action plan it will take forward on the recommendations.   In May 2022, NUS commissioned Rebecca Tuck KC to lead an independent investigation looking at recent allegations of antisemitism as well as historic matters and...
    January 12, 2023

  • NUS UK response to £15m to support students in England

    The UK Government has announced £15 million to support students with the cost of living, as well as a 2.8% increase to the maintenance package for students in England for 2023/24. Responding, Chloe Field, NUS Vice President Higher Education, said: “The government has finally recognised that the cost-of-living crisis is...
    January 11, 2023