http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/ News for UK students en-gb Sat, 27 May 2006 21:27:51 +0100 (C) Hull Media Ltd, http://www.hullmedia.com http://www.therundown.co.uk/syndication/ University of Bristol delegate Etan Smallman entered a strange world of student politics full of factions, impassioned students and heated political debate, but where crucial decisions had to be made. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1148761671/ Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:09:00 +0100 Students at Stirling University have voted in a referendum to support access to higher education for Palestinians. The students also voted to support a twinning scheme with Birzeit University. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1130113140/ Mon, 24 Oct 2005 01:15:00 +0100 Six student protesters from Lancaster University have been found guilty of aggravated trespass after demonstrating against university links with military firms. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1129471270/ Sun, 16 Oct 2005 15:00:00 +0100 With Kat Fletcher having been convincingly re-elected as NUS President, we take a look in her in-tray. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1112889658/ Thu, 07 Apr 2005 17:00:00 +0100 Two more results have been announced at the NUS national conference. Joe Rukin will replace Martin Ings as National Treasurer, while Gemma Tumelty will be the new National Secretary. Both were former part-time members of the NEC. More details to come... http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1112805320/ Wed, 06 Apr 2005 17:33:00 +0100 Kat Fletcher has won a second term at the NUS annual conference. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1112803907/ Wed, 06 Apr 2005 17:10:00 +0100 The results have been announced in the Birmingham student elections amid new allegations of fraudulent behaviour. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1110644407/ Sun, 06 Mar 2005 19:10:00 +0000 Conference Blog: SWD conference in Blackpool draws to a close with some controversy and a dodgy packed lunch. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1109279670/ Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:13:00 +0000 Conference Blog: All the fun of day two of the SWD conference in Blackpool. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1109279042/ Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:03:00 +0000 Conference Blog: Problems for wheelchair users and what to do when an election only has one candidate. (Answer: go out on the town.) http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1109026836/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:58:00 +0000 Conference Blog: Whether we should be SWD or DS, cannabis, stem cells, "disabalism" and carrot and mushroom soup. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1109024161/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 19:44:00 +0000 Conference Blog: Our man at the NUS Students With Disability (SWD) conference in Blackpool reports on its first day. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1109023648/ Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:07:00 +0000 Members of the university and colleges lecturers union, NATFHE, are to be balloted on possible strike action over plans by the government the union suggests will significantly worsen the pensions of many of its members. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1108376454/ Mon, 14 Feb 2005 10:20:00 +0000 A group of students at Birmingham University are threatening to take legal action following the annulment of election results in October. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1108164796/ Fri, 11 Feb 2005 18:29:00 +0000 The president of UWESU tonight lost his job when a vote of no confidence was passed by students amid chaotic scenes at an Extraordinary General Meeting. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1108078221/ Thu, 10 Feb 2005 21:28:00 +0000 St Andrews has withdrawn its controversial invitation to the leader of the British National Party to speak at a debate following a large outcry. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1107797322/ Mon, 07 Feb 2005 17:27:00 +0000 The NUS is to move its headquarters to Manchester next year, it has been announced. By Easter 2006 its main activity will be in the city with Europe's largest concentration of students, with only a base being maintained in London. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1104837138/ Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:11:00 +0000 Students at Edinburgh have voted to reaffiliate with the NUS after a 25-year absence. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1102526129/ Fri, 03 Dec 2004 17:14:00 +0000 Adam Heyhurst resigns citing "irreconcilable differences", but what differences and how much will this cost the union? Don't expect any answers. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1099341885/ Mon, 01 Nov 2004 20:42:00 +0000 Exclusive: Results have been annulled and new elections called for this week after allegations of fraud and intimidation. http://www.therundown.co.uk/news/politics/1099295990/ Mon, 01 Nov 2004 07:57:00 +0000