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Exploitation, neglect and how we are failing our part-Time officers
Martha Roberts
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SU blog
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07/03/24
Tracing the history of LGBTQ+ student activism through universities
Mack Marshall
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SU blog
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15/02/24
How to be a students’ union officer from a working class background
Darcie Jones
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SU blog
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08/02/24
How to make our officers and campaigns even stronger
Ben Vulliamy
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SU blog
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04/02/24
Should SUs be banning posters with controversial slogans?
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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04/02/24
How to approach block grant negotiations
James Coe
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SU blog
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02/02/24
Shouldn’t every SU have a statement up on Israel/Palestine?
Jim Dickinson
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SU blog
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28/01/24
Working with international officers: A guide to successful collaboration
Simeon Anyalemechi
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SU blog
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18/01/24
What happens when SU officer poachers become university gamekeepers?
Nick Smith
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SU blog
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11/01/24
JFK, the Janitor and SUs’ strategic approach
Simeon Anyalemechi
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SU blog
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08/12/23
Craft and voice can amplify students’ concerns
Rosie Jones
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SU blog
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08/12/23
Students are still confused about AI
Kelly Lea
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SU blog
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24/11/23
Here’s why crafting and craft events have become the breakout SU event hit of 2023
Team Wonkhe
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SU blog
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01/11/23
It is time for real and positive change in the PGT student experience
Elise Thornton
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SU blog
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26/10/23
Can SUs diversity their income streams?
Harry Hughes-Slattery
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SU blog
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26/10/23
Students or staff? A research postgraduate Bread and Roses
Ben Vulliamy
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SU blog
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13/10/23
Campus protest is back – can universities keep up?
Effie Webb
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SU blog
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10/10/23
Tackling process improves participation for everyone
Imogen Charvill-Ryall
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SU blog
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10/10/23
Policy forums and groups: Dates for the diary
Team Wonkhe
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SU blog
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07/10/23
SUs should be partners – especially when times are tough
Mark McCormack
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SU blog
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05/10/23
What happens when sabbs become university staff?
Nick Smith
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SU blog
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04/10/23
Taking development seriously means getting on the bus
Gareth Hughes
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SU blog
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29/09/23
An open letter from a hungry sabb
Samuel Dickins
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SU blog
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25/09/23
Universities can do more to address gambling harms
Claire Patel
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SU blog
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15/09/23
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