Today we have published a new report: Roadmap to a New Education System.
It sets out a bold vision for a better education system and better future for Scotland and its students.
You can read it here: https://t.co/7PJG2z7bcO
See more details in the thread below!
A General Election has just been called on 4th July.
As students, we make up 10% of the voting population, so we can make a big difference in this election as long as we TURN UP.
Make the pledge to vote and we will send you all the information you need:
https://t.co/2jKOVjhi5j
EXC: The Home Secretary has been asked to consider a separate graduate visa for students at Scottish universities.
It comes after evidence that Tory plans are already causing a 'significant decline' in overseas applications.
🔴 BREAKING
Last night, one of our campers was attacked by a foreign intruder during OC closing hours. The intruder had ripped off the keffiyah protecting the identity of the camper and attempted to force his way through the Quad. Thankfully, this was contained. 1/4🧵
📢"The Scottish Government needs to rethink its slashing of education budget"
🗞️Read @elliebgomersall's column: https://t.co/fumKAEqo2u
🪧And join NUS & Trade Unions, students & staff at the Rally for Our Education tomorrow outside the Scottish Parliament at 1pm #StoptheCuts
🪧Only 5 days to go until the Rally for Our Education!
📢Join the Rally outside the Scottish Parliament to add your voice and tell those in power to #StoptheCuts
🗣️Tune in later for our next speaker announcement
👉 RSVP: https://t.co/mvfDMUaujb
Save our Scottish Universities is a new campaign group created to fight impending crisis, with 3 demands:
1. Fund universities in full for tuition of Scottish and UK students
2. End the Marketisation of Universities
3. Minimise cross-funding that exploits international students
Scottish universities are in crisis. With up to £100million of cuts announced by the Scottish Government (source: BBC News), and inflationary pressures growing, time is running out.