NUS Conference 2008 -> #3 Welfare & Student Rights

"The welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all." - Helen Keller

The third motion Zone was that of Welfare & Student Rights. Again, I have listed some of the successul policy that was passed:-

1) We resolved to campaign for financial support for Mature Students and engage more with them on all levels.

2) We resolved to increase the support for Student Parents and campaign for creche facilities at every Union and College.

3) We resolved to lobby the government to reduce the restrictions on HMO licensing to prevent the creation of 'student ghettos.'

4) We mandated the NUS to work locally and nationally to raise the issue of family housing to Universities.

5) We mandated the NEC to engage with relevant government bodies and Unions to reduce the negative effects that external bar crawls can cause, such as Carnage UK Ltd (not to be confused with the bar crawl organised by Carnival, which is heavily risk-assessed and raises thousands of pounds for charity).

6) We resolved to launch support groups for eating disorders and promote Eating Disorders Awareness week.

7) We resolved to challenge racism on campus in all institutions.

The final motion Zone was Society & Citizenship...