Busy launch of the @nusscotland.bsky.social manifesto with NUS Scotland president Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan demanding a Fair Deal for Students' Futures www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...
The 2026 Student Manifesto has launched! From ending student poverty to fixing the housing crisis, we’ve got the ideas - now we need the action.
Stand with us and support the manifesto: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...
#StudentManifesto #FairDeal #Scotland
A graphic for the NUS Scotland Student Manifesto Launch, titled "A fair deal for our future". The design features a bold purple background with bright yellow geometric shapes in the top right and bottom left corners. The central text announces the event will take place on Thursday, 26th February at the City of Glasgow Students' Association Space. Below this, a call to action reads "RSVP NOW: nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto". The graphic is branded with the NUS Scotland logo in the top left and includes a repeating black ticker-style banner at the bottom featuring the slogan "FAIRER FUTURES" alongside QR codes.
You're invited! Join NUS Scotland for the official launch of the 2026 Student Manifesto.
Thursday 26th February, 11am - 2pm. City of Glasgow College Students' Association Space
RSVP NOW! www.nus-scotland.org.uk/2026-student...
Left to right: Neil Rennick, Director General, Education and Justice in the Scottish Government and Professor Emerita Andrea Nolan stand side by side in the Glasgow School of Art. Photo taken just before the first Steering Group meeting of the Future Framework for universities.
We are delighted to share news of the 15-person strong team behind the Future Framework to secure the future of Scotland's universities. Professor Emerita Andrea Nolan and Neil Rennick, DG Civil Service, Co-Chair the Steering Group for us, reflecting the joint ownership...
A campaign graphic with a blurred background image of the Scottish Parliament debating chamber. Large text at the top reads "100 DAYS until the Scottish Parliament election." A central green banner instructs viewers to "Register to Vote" before the midnight deadline on 20th April via the gov.uk/register-to-vote website. The NUS Scotland and "Turn Up" logos appear at the bottom.
A campaign graphic from NUS Scotland titled "Register to Vote in the Scottish Parliament election." The background features a green gradient with silhouettes of young people, including one person holding a megaphone. The text states that all students aged 16 and over living in Scotland can vote on Thursday, 7th May 2026. It includes a deadline to register by midnight on 20th April at gov.uk/register-to-vote. The NUS Scotland and "Turn Up" campaign logos are at the bottom.
A text-heavy graphic over a darkened image of the Scottish Parliament chamber. The headline asks, "Why does the Scottish Parliament election matter to me?" The body text explains that decisions made in Parliament affect money, studies, and the future, noting that MSPs scrutinize billions of pounds in spending. It reminds viewers they must be registered by midnight on 20th April to vote on 7th May. Includes the registration URL and NUS Scotland/Turn Up logos.
An informational graphic titled "What powers does the Scottish Parliament have?" Set against a backdrop of the Parliament chamber, it lists key areas of influence in green boxes: student finance, university and college funding, housing, transport, the NHS, mental health, cost of living, apprenticeships, and skills and jobs. It includes the standard registration deadline of 20th April and the gov.uk registration link.
Today marks 100 days until the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, 7th May 2026.
Every student aged 16+ living in Scotland will be able to vote in the election, provided they are registered to vote at their current address by midnight 20th April.
Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
An NUS Scotland graphic with a purple gradient background. The top left corner features the "nus scotland" logo. Large white and yellow text in the centre reads, "Scottish Budget 2026: What does it mean for students?" Below the text is a black-and-white, glitch-effect photograph of the First Minister and Finance Secretary in the Scottish Parliament.
An infographic from NUS Scotland titled "College and University Funding." * What’s good? Real-terms increases in funding for colleges and universities. What’s bad? Insufficient funding to address years of underinvestment, including the 20% cut to colleges in the last 5 years. The NUS Scotland logo is in the bottom right corner.
An infographic from NUS Scotland titled "Student Financial Support." The main text reads: "Student support was glaringly absent from the budget speech, at a time when most students are struggling financially, this is incredibly concerning. After real terms cuts last year students can’t afford another year with no help, but appear to have been forgotten again." The NUS Scotland logo is in the bottom right corner.
An infographic from NUS Scotland titled "What you can do." The text says: "Help us stand up for the Scottish Education system, sign the petition linked in our bio." Below this is a graphic representation of a petition form titled "Save our Scottish Education" with input fields for First name, Last name, and Email, and a purple button that says "Add name." The NUS Scotland logo is in the bottom right corner.
Despite modest improvements in funding, yesterday's Scottish budget fell short of the ambition for education that Scotland's students need to see.
Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, and an image of a Scottish flag. White and yellow text reads: 'Scottish Budget 2026 In January Scotland must invest in the education system or risk its collapse. If MSPs don't support students now they won't receive their support at the ballot box in May'
Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, White and yellow text reads: 'Scottish Budget 2026 student needs Rule out any cuts to college or university funding. A real-terms increase in tertiary education funding. A real-terms increase in maintenance support for students'
Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, black text on white reads: 'Students in Scotland are watching this government’s final budget before the election closely. For too long, we have heard warm words about the value of education, while watching our colleges and universities crumble under the weight of underfunding.” "Education is the single best economic investment we can make. It is a social good that drives our economy and our society. To do anything other than fund it properly now is short-sighted vandalism that will cost Scotland dearly in the long run."- Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, NUS Scotland President
Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, black text on white reads: 'Our colleges are the engines of social mobility. When you cut college funding, you aren't just trimming a spreadsheet; you are closing the door on opportunity for the working class. The Scottish Government cannot claim to be tackling poverty while defunding the very institutions that help people escape it.” "If MSPs don’t support students now they won’t receive their support at the ballot box.” - Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, NUS Scotland President
On the 13th of January, the Scottish Government must invest in education and support students if they want to see the education system survive.
www.nus-scotland.org.uk/nus-scotland...
Sai spoke to the National about yesterday's UK budget and the need to end age-based wage discrimination. “The Westminster Government need to start delivering for young people in Scotland. We welcome the increase in minimum wage, apprentice wage, and the national living wage. This progress is a testament to the tireless campaigning of apprentices and young people across Scotland and the UK. But while the increase brings minimum wage slightly closer to the national living wage; age-based wage discrimination remains.”
Sai spoke to the National about yesterday's UK budget and the need to end age-based wage discrimination.
Join the campaign against wage discrimination by age:
www.nus-scotland.org.uk/a_fair_deal_...
❤️ 🏴 Thank you to all the attendees of a wonderful democratic event last week.
🗳 With less than 200 days until the Scottish Parliament Elections, it was brilliant to come together to prioritise and plan campaigns for what students and apprentices need.
Text in image reads: Save Scottish Education. Say no to austerity in Higher and Further Education Sign the petition, link in our bio www.nus-scotland.org.uk/save-our-scottish-education
Text reads: Save our Scottish Education In the last decade, Scottish universities have seen a 22% drop in the funding they receive per student and Scottish colleges have seen a 20% cut to funding in just four years! Everyone has a right to a good education, but that is being put at risk. Many colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat; some have cut courses, frozen staff recruitment, reduced teaching time and begun looking at forced redundancies. We need the Scottish Government to fund tertiary education properly. Join the call for a well-funded education system. Link in our bio
In 10 years, Scottish universities have seen a 22% funding cut, and Scottish colleges have seen a 20% cut in just four years!
We're campaigning for an end to austerity in higher and further education.
Get involved in the campaign by signing our petition www.nus-scotland.org.uk/save-our-sco...
On Saturday, Scotland came together to Demand Better!
A brilliant day where we called for an end to poverty and for investment in our country and communities – including real education funding and student support.
Photo Credit: Adam Currie
Small SUs Lead and Change 2025 Scotland - Tuesday 11 November 2025
An in-person development event designed specifically for staff, officers and student representatives from small, specialist and FE SAs.
Learn more and book your place:
www.nusconnect.org.uk/learning-dev...
📢Calling all students - let’s make some noise!
It's great to have the support of @nusscotland.bsky.social for the Scotland Demands Better march and rally - join the student movement and others across Scotland as #WeDemandBetter
Students click here >>> www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
This survey is still running, take part!
Graphic with a purple background displaying a quote from NUS Scotland President Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, alongside a picture of her. ‘To say that students are angry would be an understatement. The future of our education system is at risk, and despite students and staff continuously raising the alarm, the Scottish Government has us sleepwalking into a disaster. Cutting college funding by a fifth has had a terrible real world impact. Not only has it endangered the future of our colleges, but it has meant fewer people have been able to experience the life changing benefits of an education.’
Graphic with a purple background displaying a quote from NUS Scotland President Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, alongside a picture of her. ‘College students are already struggling with woefully inadequate student support that hasn’t kept up with the cost of living; they shouldn’t have to be worrying that their college and their lecturers aren’t receiving enough money either. The Scottish Government talk a big game of wanting to tackle poverty but underfunding colleges, which disproportionately serve disadvantaged communities, is not the way to do that. They need to take immediate action to secure the future of all our colleges and reverse this long term trend of cuts to further education.’
We're angry. Two reports in the last week have shown that the Scottish Government is risking the future of our education system by underfunding our colleges.
www.nus-scotland.org.uk/national_uni...
Of course, this win was only possible after years of campaigning from renters standing together. @living-rent.bsky.social should be proud of this achievement!
Graphic with background of collage of images of students campaigning to fix student housing. Text reads: ‘Win for students: general rent controls passed! But Scotland must go further. No student should be left out in the cold.’ The word cold has an icicle effect dropping from it. The NUS Scotland logo sits in the bottom left.
The Housing Bill passed! This is a win for renters across Scotland, but we must go further.
Real regulation of student accommodation is winnable. We can end exploitative rents, unfair deposits, & unsafe living conditions.
Let’s fight until we fix student housing for good!
A graphic of a computer window sits in front of an image of Gorth Valley College's Alloa campus. Text reads 'Ask the Scottish Government to guarantee the future of Forth Valley College Alloa Campus & support Further Education
Tell the Scottish Government to guarantee the future of the Alloa campus at Forth Valley College!
Use the tool to quickly and easily email Graeme Dey, the Minister for Higher and Further Education www.nus-scotland.org.uk/save_forth_v...
"...The value of having local colleges embedded in their communities cannot be overstated. We call on the Scottish Government to guarantee the future of the Alloa campus. They must work closely with the college administration and ensure that the campus, students' association, and staff's livelihoods are protected. And in the next Scottish Budget there must be a move away from underfunding. Cuts are having a devastating impact and it's time politicians start saying no to austerity in further education." Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, NUS Scotland President
"Similar to everyone at the College, we are concerned about the current situation facing our learning community, and the potential closure of the College's Alloa Campuses. This campus plays a vital role in providing education and opportunities to students across Clakmannanshire and beyond. While options are being explored for the campus,we will work closely with college staff and management to ensure students are informed, supported, and able to continue their studies. Together, we stand united - with college staff, our leadership team, trade unions and most importantly, our students." - Spokesperson, Forth Valley Students Association
We're calling on the Scottish Government to prevent the closure of Forth Valley College's Alloa campus and to stop underfunding colleges.
Students 🤝 Staff
www.nus-scotland.org.uk/national_stu...
White graphic with black and pink text reading ‘28% of students can't afford transport to classScotland Demands BetterThe March for All of Us – Edinburgh – 25 OctRSVP NOW – Link in Our bio’The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demands Better logos sit at the top of the graphic.
White graphic with black and green text reading ‘More than 1 million in povertyScotland Demands BetterThe March for All of Us – Edinburgh – 25 OctRSVP NOW – Link in Our bio’The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demands Better logos sit at the top of the graphic.
More than a quarter of students unable to afford to get to class and more than a million people living in poverty. Let's demand better!
Join us and thousands of others at the Scotland Demands Better March on Saturday the 25th of October.
RSVP: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
White graphic with black and green text reading ‘29% of care experienced students experience homelessness Scotland Demands Better The March for All of Us – Edinburgh – 25 Oct RSVP NOW – NUS.SCOTLAND.ORG.UK/MARCH The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demands Better logos sit at the top of the graphic.
Homelessness is at a crisis point in Scotland, and it's the most disadvantaged who are hit hardest. We need to demand better.
RSVP to join us at the Scotland Demands Better March on the 25th October www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
White graphic with black and red text reading ‘1 in 6 Further Education students are using foodbanks Scotland Demands Better The March for All of Us – Edinburgh – 25 Oct RSVP NOW – Link in Our bio’ The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demands Better logos sit at the top of the graphic.
White graphic with black and blue text reading ‘861,000 households in fuel poverty Scotland Demands Better The March for All of Us – Edinburgh – 25 Oct RSVP NOW – Link in Our bio’ The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demands Better logos sit at the top of the graphic
White graphic with black and pink text reading ’15,000 children without a home Scotland Demands Better The March for All of Us – Edinburgh – 25 Oct RSVP NOW – Link in Our bio’ The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demands Better logos sit at the top of the graphic.
Poverty has been accepted as a fact of life but it shouldn't be. We can demand better.
RSVP to join us at the Scotland Demands Better March on the 25th October, www.nus-scotland.org.uk/scotland_dem...
A graphic with a white background. Black text reads ‘We’re marching for a better future for Scotland. Join us’ White text on red banners read ‘The march for all of us – Edinburgh – 25 Oct’ ‘RSVP NOW – LINK IN OUR BIO’ The NUS Scotland and Scotland Demand Better Logos are at the top of the graphic. At the bottom are illustrations of protest signs with messages reading ‘Affordable transport now’, ‘Fund care, Fund Education, Fund the NHS’, ‘Liveable Homes now!’, ‘We need real student support’, ‘Fair wages for all’, ‘No cuts to disability benefit’, ‘Fund our public services’
We’re marching on Saturday 25th October to demand better for Scotland.
Too many of us are going hungry, can't afford rent, or can't afford the bus. Let's demand better.
RSVP now to let us know you're coming! www.nus-scotland.org.uk/march
Scotland Demands Better. Scotland's political leaders must Listen and Act. The march for all of us. Edinburgh 25 October. scotland-demands-better.com
We have practical solutions to reduce poverty and inequality, and to create a stable foundation to build a better future. We invite politicians to listen to the thousands of voices that will be raised together at the #ScotlandDemandsBetter march and rally.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
An image of a lecture hall style room at the Strath Union Celtic Connections event, a panel from the student movement including Sai sit at the front.
We're at the Celtic Connections event at @strathunion.bsky.social today looking at connections and shared future of student life both here and in Ireland.
Great to have our President Sai on a panel looking at the challenges student unions and students are facing.
Graphic with a blue background. Text in white and yellow reads 'Cyber Resilience and You! Free Training for all Students. Learn to protect yourself from these threats and more! Public Wifi, Password security, Avoiding Scams, Phising Attacks. student.cyberscotland.com
Supported by the Scottish Government, @cyberscotland.com is offering free cybersecurity training for all students in tertiary education.
Designed to help you navigate cyberthreats relevant to student life, the training is easy to follow and takes less than an hour.
student.cyberscotland.com
An image of the lecture hall in the Royal Societ of Edinburgh. NUS Scotland President Sai is addressing the room from stage where she sits on a panel on the future of Scotland’s tertiary education.
Today, our president Sai is at the @royalsoced.bsky.social conference on the funding of tertiary education in Scotland.
We're excited to contribute, listen, and learn while ensuring that student and apprentice voices and needs are central to the conversation.
Sai appeared on ITV Border last week, advocating for greater support for students and the education sector in Scotland.
She highlighted the challenges facing college and university students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We’re glad that the Scottish Government recognises this and we call for the UK Government to work more constructively with them in this area, or to devolve greater powers to the Scottish Parliament so they may take a fairer approach.
An image of First Minister of Scotland John Swinney MSP and Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, NUS Scotland President.
We were glad to have Sai join the First Minister for a roundtable on the impact of the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper.
Cuts to the graduate route visa and hostile measures to reduce the number of international students and migrants will damage Scotland’s education sector and communities.
