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Changes in NUS rules have damaged the student movement
A tail of how the dry business of democratic structures can be used to limit debate, and what this means for the progressive left in the student movement - by…
The real silent majority
NUS conference is coming up. Motions are being; drafted, circulated, proposed and seconded all the across the country. However, soon many of these excellent motions will fall foul of the…
A 5 Year Plan for the Left in the NUS
In April 2016, the NUS elects a progressive left-wing President and two or three VPs. This is no surprise: there have been a couple of lefty officers for a few…
NEWS: National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts – national committee elected
The National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts today had its annual conference in Birmingham, at which it elected a national committee. Those elected (using the Single Transferable Vote) were (in…
We shouldn’t be surprised that Liam Burns won
The idea that Shane Chowen was the frontrunner for NUS President always seemed dubious. Liam Burns - the eventual winner, had a huge amount on his side. On the first…
NUS conference: Porter apologises for tactical mistakes
Outgoing NUS president Aaron Porter has this afternoon apologised for 'tactical' mistakes over the last year. Aaron, who was giving the opening speech at this year's NUS conference in Newcastle,…
Reclaim Your Voice – NUS Scotland March – Pictures
On Tuesday NUS Scotland held a march and rally in Edinburgh against fees and to let students "Reclaim Voice". Your intrepid correspondent from Bright Green was there and took a…
Challenges and chances for Young Greens
England & Wales Young Greens co-chair Sam Coastes reflects on the tuition fees vote. I couldn’t get to London for last Thursday when Parliament voted to give England the most…
What could NUS do to back student direct action?
Aaron Porter visited the UCL occupation this morning to finally pledge his support, and that of NUS, to the occupations across the country, and to Tuesday's day of action. So,…