NUS
Bristol SU is affiliated to the National Union of Students - NUS.
We hold a referendum on our affiliation every three years (unless called at another time).
The last referendum was held in March 2023. Under our bylaws, the voter turnout in the NUS referendum was not high enough to be deemed valid (it did not reach quoracy). Democratic Students Committee will now consider this.
NUS National Conference
We send ten elected delegates to the NUS National Conference every year. These students represent Bristol SU and vote on the policy and elections that decide the direction of NUS. NUS is not just the discount card, it campaigns on major issues affecting students.
In 2020, the NUS Conference took place online. In 2021 the conference was hybrid.
Motions for NUS National Conference
Like all affiliated Students’ Unions, Bristol SU can submit motions to this conference.
Standing Committee (Full Time Officers, Chair of Networks, Faculty Reps and Student Trustees) compiles and agrees Bristol SU's final list of motions to send to NUS. Any student can write a motion for Standing Committees consideration. You can email your motions to bristolsu-council@bristol.ac.uk
The deadline for motions will be in February and we will release more information about the process here nearer the time.
Please email bristolsu-council@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions about this process or want guidance for writing motions.
Get in touch with the Impact & Influence Team
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