At last Thursday’s meeting of Union Council (20th November), councillors voted to endorse a motion from Ethical Issues Officer Josh Wilson that called on UEA’s delegates to the National Union of Students (NUS) conference to vote in line with student union policy. The motion amended the by-laws of the Union of UEA Students (UUEAS), to…
Union gives support to 6th November marking boycott
The Union of UEA Students (UUEAS) is supporting a lecturers’ marking boycott that is planned to begin on 6th November. The boycott will stop students being set coursework or receiving formal marks and feedback, as well as halting exams. The marking boycott was backed by members of the University and College Union (UCU) in a postal…
Union plans student forums and liberation caucuses
News Editor Elliot Folan explains how student unions are moving forward with new voting systems and other forum benefits.
Democracy… Shaken, not Stirred
Rob Stainforth on the questionable vote allowing alcohol consumption at The Union Council meetings.
Council hopes VC will Acton their concerns
UEA’s vice-chancellor, Edward Acton, attended Union Council where councillors questioned him about university policy.
Support for Syrian students at UEA
Union Council approved a motion to support Syrian students at UEA whose financial arrangements are affected by the civil war in Syria.
Fair Pay Campus motion passed
Union Council passed a Fair Pay Campus motion at their last meeting on Thursday 24 January.
Union Council – live
RBS/NatWest boycott upheld but sports such as Six Nations will be shown on campus. Union Council in full.
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