University complaints systems failing students
The NUS published a report this month to unearth the failings of university complaints procedures. 45 student unions were quizzed…
Recession triggers rise in UCAS applications
Just as the Government has decided to cap university places by 5,000, UCAS has revealed that there has been an…
NUS and USSU debate free education
Friday 20 February saw a debate between the NUS Higher Education Officer, Aaron Porter and USSU Education Officer, Adam Farrell…
Second NUS Extraordinary Conference called – Delegates Needed
The National Union of Students (NUS) has officially called for a second Extraordinary Conference on the 20th of January to…
Union Council agrees to NUS and military referendum
Union council last week decided to hold cross-campus referendums on two of the most controversial motions tabled at this years…
Government cracks down on fraudulent student grant claims
The government has ordered a crackdown on fraudulent grant claims amid concerns that a number of students are cheating the…
Think-tank calls for tuition fees cap to be abolished
The free market think-tank Reform has recommended that the £3,145 cap on tuition fees be scrapped. Reform’s report, The Mobile…
Liberata lose EMA contract
With delays to Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments expected to continue, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) have been forced to…
Inequalities in student bursary schemes
For poorer students hoping to go to university, as well being entitled to government grants they can usually take advantage…
Poorer students forced to live at home
A major NUS study published last week has identified students from low-income households as those more likely to study from…
NUS awarded for HSBC Facebook campaign
The NUS has been presented with an award for its HSBC campaign, which forced the bank to go back on…
Oxford rugby team planned ‘bring a fit Jew’ party
The Oxford University under 21s rugby team recently caused widespread offence when they planned to hold a social with a ‘bring…
NUS approves new constitution
Student Unions overwhelmingly voted in favour for the new National Union of Student’s (NUS) constitutional changes at an Extraordinary Conference…
The apathy of US
The Students’ Union needs to combat apathy it if wants to remain relevant. The Student Union’s vision of 2006, focuses…
Students call for NUS disaffiliation
The University of Sussex Students’ Union (USSU) held its most important meeting of the year last Thursday, the Annual General Meeting…
Why say NO to disaffiliation?
I just wish to start by saying how much I hate NUS. Words can hardly do my bitterness justice, but…
AGM throws up unexpected results
The Student Union AGM last Thursday saw a few hundred (though still not enough) students take to the floor of Mandela…
Of polemics, ideologues and arrogance
For those attending the highly entertaining and always worthwhile Annual General Meeting of the Students Union last week, or for those…
Bangor students win vote to fight fees
As reported in last week’s edition of The Badger, students at Bangor University were to hold a referendum on Thursday…
NUS backs calls for inquiry into EMA “shambles”
The National Union of Students (NUS) is supporting the Conservative Party’s calls for an inquiry into outstanding grant payments for…