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NUS DELEGATES
from Issue 279
by York Vision
As an affiliated Union to the National Union of Students (NUS UK), YUSU sends six delegates to the NUS National Conference. Delegates represent students’ views on a national level, decide on priorities, and policy and elect the NUS leaders for the following year.
HANNAH CARLEY | SHE/HER | HANNAH 4 NUS
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PPE | Third Year | @hannah4nus
Student involvement in the recent NUS election was very poor. How are you going to improve engagement with students and the NUS?
The low engagement levels in the referendum were disappointing, and I hope that the inclusion of the election of NUS delegates in this year’s main elections cycle does help to increase turnout. However, there is more we can do to communicate to students about what the NUS is doing for them. If elected I hope to use my campaign social media channels to update students about the conference and openly share what we achieve.
What should the University’s next merch line be?
I would be interested in a Longboi cuddly toy!
Three Key Manifesto Points
1. Inclusivity – supporting a more open and inclusive NUS and university sector.
2. Affordability – looking for proposals to help students with the cost-of-living crisis.
3. Integrity – a responsible and approachable delegate with your interests at heart.
HANNAH NIMMO | SHE/HER/HERS | VOTE FOR HANNAH FOR NUS DELEGATE!
Student involvement in the recent NUS election was very poor. How are you going to improve engagement with students and the NUS?
Students don’t understand who NUS are and what they do, both for students themselves and the Students’ Union. YUSU venues can charge cheap prices due to our affiliation with NUS, for example, but students don’t know this, and may engage more if they understand the relationship.
What should the University’s next merch line be?
I’m going to stick with the Long Boi theme and say Long Boi slippers, because that way you can be comfortable but in a very iconic way.
Three Key Manifesto Points
1. To amplify students’ voices on a national scale.
2. Work with other Students’ Unions to push for real transformational change in the NUS.
3. Keep issues facing students at the forefront of all discussions relating to national policy changes to Universities and Unions.
PETER HOPWOOD | HE/HIM/HIS | VOTE PETER #1 FOR AN EXPERIENCED VOICE
(No Information Received) WHO WILL STAND UP FOR YOU AT NUS CONFERENCE!
Student involvement in the recent NUS election was very poor. How are you going to improve engagement with students and the NUS?
No Response Received.
What should the University’s next merch line be?
No Response Received.
Three Key Manifesto Points
1. I will stand up for the issues that matter to York students through the conference policy workshops and votes on motions.
2. Campaign for NUS to be a more inclusive space for all students.
3. Work to hold NUS and its leadership to account on delivering for the membership.
Faculty Reps work behind the scenes, sitting on University-level committees such as Faculty Boards and Senate, representing all students within their Faculty. They champion student feedback and create large scale positive changes
FRANCESCA DE MICHELE | SHE/HER/HERS | STRIVING FOR A BETTER EXPERIENCE FOR Sociology + Social Psychology | First Year ALL STUDENTS ACROSS THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
How are you going to ensure that students engage with and provide helpful feedback to make positive, department-level decisions for students?
Establishing weekly drop-in sessions where students can come and meet with me to discuss anything that is on their minds (also giving the option of alternative hours if we have conflicting schedules). Additionally, I would like to ensure that students are always able to get in contact with me by providing an email where they can reach me and an anonymous feedback form that each department will share with students.
What should the University’s next merch line be?
A cross word kind of pattern with all the different names of the colleges embroidered on the back of a sweatshirt would look really cool!
Three Key Manifesto Points
1. Provide comprehensive information for first year students upon arrival at Uni. 2. Expand outreach regarding career opportunities for all students. 3. Create standardised feedback requirements on assignments.
