The Latest Breaking News from National Union of Students

University students relying on food banks, skipping meals as cost of living bites

QUT student Caila Frost hasn't eaten fresh fruit and vegetables in more than a month, and lives on two-minute noodles, as cost of living bites.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

The National welcomes three new columnists starting in March

THE National is pleased to introduce three new regular columnists who will be joining the newspaper throughout March.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Court throws out ‘inappropriate’ bail conditions on student arrested after Sydney protest at Reserve Bank

Magistrate says she ‘didn’t understand’ why police imposed bail on woman, 23, who was charged with trespass after protest last month

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023

NUS president dismissed after investigation into antisemitism

The Union of Jewish Students said the case ‘is a symptom of a wider problem’.

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

The Leader podcast: How do we fix the energy crisis?

Ofgem confirmed today the energy price cap will go up in October, from £1,971 a year, to £3,549.

Evening Standard · Aug 26, 2022

International students in Darwin are being pushed to the brink as living costs soar across Australia

As cost-of-living pressures rise, many international students across Australia are struggling to make ends meet.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Service with a smile – Student Loans Company adopts ‘friendly, librarian style’ amid interest-rate fears

Exclusive: National Union of Students calls for urgent support, not just a change of tone

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Morrison stance on minimum wages branded ‘hypocrisy’ as student loans remain indexed at inflation rate

National Union of Students says the Liberal’s position on minimum pay increases is at odds with automatic indexing of student loans to CPI

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022

New NUS leader welcomes antisemitism inquiry, but fears for her safety

Shaima Dallali, who takes up her post in July, says she has been subjected to Islamophobic abuse online

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

National Union of Students to be investigated for antisemitism

Student body announces move after complaints from students, former NUS presidents and politicians

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022