Between š·Covid, šøcost of living pressures and the š¤ proliferation of AI, life as a university student looks a lot different than it did even six years ago. Ā
ā The National Union of Students [NUS] is the peak body representing around 1 million students in Australia in all areas of education, policy, and student welfare. Itās also a training ground for the future leaders of Australia.Ā
āļø NUS President Ashlyn Horton joins Stephen Donnelly to discuss the organisationās biggest concerns, the necessity of student consultation in university governance, and a few time-honoured traditions which take Stephen down memory lane.
šø Stay updated with the National Union of Students by following their Instagram @nationalunionofstudents
Mentioned in the episode:
NUS EdCon 2025 (https://tr.ee/RuB0lh)
CHAPTERS:
03:10 Introducing Ashlyn
09:49 Campus Life Pre and Post Covid
12:53 Impact of the Voluntary Student Union
25:29 Current Campaigns
30:09 The Fight for Student ConsultationĀ
36:03 EdCon 2025
42:30 NUS Traditions
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