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Public opinion against university fees, shows new survey

By Joe Rennison

Public opinion is against raising the cap on tuition fees, according to a poll by the National Union of Students (NUS). The results of the poll come just before the government is due to announce the details of its review of tuition fees tomorrow (9th November). Of the 2,152 adults in Britain that were surveyed, 52%... »

NUS officers censured after stage storm

By Hannah Hudson

Two NUS officers have been censured for storming the stage at the NUS extraordinary conference in January. »

It’s your round: NUS bid to hike price of union booze

By Daniel Sawney

In a move that could hit student’s wallets but aims to spare their livers, student leaders voted to consult on bringing in a minimum price for alcohol in student union bars. »

The colour of your skin in 2009

By Isabelle Hewitt

My skin colour is a mix of peachy pink with large red circles on my cheeks. When filling in Equal Opportunities forms I generally tick the ‘Mixed – Other’ box. ‘British and Asian’ seems a little misleading as my Middle-Eastern heritage doesn’t fit the type that most people seem to associate with the term... »

Keep the cap

By Wes Streeting

This year, students have a huge fight on their hands: to rescue our higher education system from being corrupted by market forces, and to prevent a future in which the most esteemed universities are only accessible to the very rich. The forthcoming review of higher education funding will be our first chance since 2004... »

Going, going gone

By Kat Lay

Chris Mullan sacked as KCLSU president. »

Mullan sacked

By Kat Lay

Chris Mullan has been sacked from his position as KCLSU President after his appeal was rejected. »

Chris Mullan to appeal sacking

By Kat Lay

Chris Mullan is appealing against the decision to sack him as President of KCLSU. »

MEGA FEES

By William Wilkes

London Student has discovered that right-wing think tank Policy Exchange is set to advise David Cameron to free Russell Group Universities from state control – establishing a British ‘Ivy League’. »

SOAS call for NUS president to resign

By Joseph Tandy

SOAS Students’ Union (SOASSU) has passed a motion calling on NUS President Wes Streeting to resign over his handling of “racism” at NUS events. »

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