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Do you support the action that NUS are taking?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-18607279
How exactly does one protest against reduced employment..?
Besides, causing havoc in the center of London certainly isn't going to do any good for our economy and economic woes.
The university fee hike is unfair but the current fees are unsustainable. When will they get this through their heads?
The National Union of Students (NUS) is urging members to take to the streets of London in November in protest at rising fees and reduced employment.
How exactly does one protest against reduced employment..?
Besides, causing havoc in the center of London certainly isn't going to do any good for our economy and economic woes.
The university fee hike is unfair but the current fees are unsustainable. When will they get this through their heads?
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Original post by YB101
I've never been one for protesting but I most definitely will be there. I just don't understand why we must pay so much more with our future looking so uncertain
if anyone actually knows WHY the costs are increasing please let me know
if anyone actually knows WHY the costs are increasing please let me know
I think when the fees were around £3k, they were heavily subsidised. Probably can't afford this now; so have to pass the costs on. And I'm sure there's something about uni funding being cut.
Original post by YB101
I've never been one for protesting but I most definitely will be there. I just don't understand why we must pay so much more with our future looking so uncertain
if anyone actually knows WHY the costs are increasing please let me know
if anyone actually knows WHY the costs are increasing please let me know
Strictly speaking, the cost is not rising. Rather, the government is paying for less. For people taking out loans, the government still pays up front, it's just you have to pay back more later.
I don't support it, but that is what is happening in a nutshell.
Don't support it for the simple reason that those in Government don't care one jot. They ignored the students last time, they'll ignore them this time.
Even on the off chance that this 'demo' [aka 'riot'] is actually organised and doesn't descend into violence it will have no effect whatsoever on Gov piolicy.
Even on the off chance that this 'demo' [aka 'riot'] is actually organised and doesn't descend into violence it will have no effect whatsoever on Gov piolicy.
This is what water cannons are good for.
In a recession there must be cuts and in terms of immediate finance they shouldn't be affected due to student loans.
As for reduced employment protesting, the NUS is full of Labour party aspirants. Activism is like their debating society!! As such, it is hardly surprising they want to make a fuss over whatever makes them look good at the time.
As for reduced employment protesting, the NUS is full of Labour party aspirants. Activism is like their debating society!! As such, it is hardly surprising they want to make a fuss over whatever makes them look good at the time.
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Original post by criminal
I don't agree with the violence but I am definitely going. Turning up there is better than sitting at home and doing nothing.
Can't you get on with some studying for next year?
Original post by Drewski
Don't support it for the simple reason that those in Government don't care one jot. They ignored the students last time, they'll ignore them this time.
Even on the off chance that this 'demo' [aka 'riot'] is actually organised and doesn't descend into violence it will have no effect whatsoever on Gov piolicy.
Even on the off chance that this 'demo' [aka 'riot'] is actually organised and doesn't descend into violence it will have no effect whatsoever on Gov piolicy.
Gets you kudos if you want a career in Labour or the unions though
Original post by ForKicks
Gets you kudos if you want a career in Labour or the unions though
Yeah, they're big on people throwing fire extinguishers off buildings
Original post by ForKicks
Can't you get on with some studying for next year?
Lol I start uni in September
Original post by criminal
Lol I start uni in September
Pre-reading! Absolutely everyone does that before starting, lol.
As far as I see it, university is part of the education system and if politicians believed in everyone being able to get the education they deserve, then the fees would be removed entirely. Yes, there are bursaries etc but these do not remove the barriers to entry entirely for poorer students.
If I could ask the Government one thing, as our population continues to increase, will we also have to start paying for sixth form, then secondary school, then primary school as education becomes increasingly "unaffordable"?!
If I could ask the Government one thing, as our population continues to increase, will we also have to start paying for sixth form, then secondary school, then primary school as education becomes increasingly "unaffordable"?!
Original post by Laalalala
As far as I see it, university is part of the education system and if politicians believed in everyone being able to get the education they deserve, then the fees would be removed entirely. Yes, there are bursaries etc but these do not remove the barriers to entry entirely for poorer students.
If I could ask the Government one thing, as our population continues to increase, will we also have to start paying for sixth form, then secondary school, then primary school as education becomes increasingly "unaffordable"?!
If I could ask the Government one thing, as our population continues to increase, will we also have to start paying for sixth form, then secondary school, then primary school as education becomes increasingly "unaffordable"?!
People can. It is called student loan and grant.
No. It is accepted that most countries with top uni's charge their students. It also seems accepted that up to 18 is the right level of 100% state funded education.
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Original post by tehFrance
don't support it but a day off is a day off 
Not sure you get a day off out of it
Original post by ForKicks
Not sure you get a day off out of it
Well if students are striking in general then why not take a day off? I took so many off last year it won't make the slightest difference this year
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