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There’s new formal guidance on the use of social media. Here’s what SUs need to know

19/09/23

Understanding new “legal briefings” on SUs and free speech

14/09/23

A quick guide to university governance

06/09/23

What is the Boycott Bill and why might it matter to students and SUs?

11/07/23

Can SUs be truly representative of their student bodies?

22/06/23

How to use UUK’s guidance on student accommodation to win a local housing strategy for students

08/05/23

What are the basics that all higher education SUs should have?

17/03/23

Here’s why activities, events, groups or reps for a particular group aren’t unlawful

07/02/23

The essential guide for SUs to the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill

03/01/23

Gender based violence, SUs and jurisdiction in complaints procedures

09/11/22

The student role in governance and quality assurance

18/10/22

Holiday pay for part-year staff should not be pro-rated

26/07/22

Why can’t SUs campaign on whatever they like?

01/07/22

Who is James Wharton and why is he in the news?

26/05/22

Student governors – what do they do and what should they do?

24/03/22

The (new) regulation that surrounds student engagement in England

02/03/22

Need to know – the law on students’ unions

01/01/22

Ten ways to improve institution-level student representation

29/10/21

SUs and “pro-life” societies

11/10/21

Understanding organisational politics

13/08/21

Making statements on political issues

02/06/21

Contractual considerations for students’ unions

25/05/21

What SU trustees need to know about free speech and SUs

11/03/21

How should SUs respond to DfE’s proposed free speech “standards”?

19/02/21

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