National Union of Students Scotland explained

National Union of Students Scotland
Colorcode:Purple
Founded:1972
President:Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan
Headquarters:1 Papermill Wynd
McDonald Road
Edinburgh
EH7 4QL
International:European Students' Union
National:National Union of Students of the United Kingdom
Website:www.nus.org.uk/scotland

The National Union of Students Scotland (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Aonadh Nàiseanta na Oileanaich na h-Alba, Scots: Naitional Union o Collegianers Scotland) is an autonomous body within the National Union of Students (NUS). It is the national representative body of Scotland, and serves to protect and caring about Scottish students, having around 500,000 students that are pursuing higher education in Scotland. It was formed following the merger of NUS in Scotland with the Scottish Union of Students in 1971.

As of 2020, the president of NUS Scotland is the sole full-time elected officer and is elected for a two-year term. The current president is Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan.[1] [2]

Affiliated Students' Unions

Students' associations in Scotland which are affiliated to NUS:

Higher Education

Further Education

Tertiary Education:

NUS Scotland Officers

The full list of past officers of NUS Scotland are as follows:

NUS Scotland Chairpersons & Presidents

Current
Years of officeNameInstitution(s)Faction
2024-2026Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan[3] [4] University of AberdeenIndependent
Past
2022–24Ellie Gomersall[5] University of the West of ScotlandScottish Young Greens
2020–22Matt CrillyUniversity of StrathclydeIndependent
2018–20Liam McCabeUniversity of StrathclydeIndependent
2017–18Luke HumberstoneUniversity of the Highlands and IslandsIndependent
2015–17Vonnie SandlanUniversity of the West of ScotlandOrganised Independents
2013–15Gordon Maloney[6] University of AberdeenNCAFC
2011–13Robin ParkerUniversity of AberdeenIndependent
2009–11Liam BurnsHeriot-Watt UniversityIndependent
2008–09Gurjit SinghUniversity of StrathclydeOrganised Independents
2006–08James AlexanderHeriot-Watt UniversityLabour Students (2006/07)
Independent (2007/08)
2004–06Melanie WardStirling UniversityLabour Students
2002–04Rami OkashaAberdeen UniversityLabour Students
2000–02Mandy TelfordUniversity of StrathclydeLabour Students
1998-00 Richard BakerAberdeen UniversityLabour Students
1997–98Shamin AkhtarUniversity of Abertay DundeeLabour Students
1996–97Keith RobsonUniversity of StrathclydeLabour Students
1994–96Douglas TrainerUniversity of StrathclydeLabour Students
1992–94Jim MurphyUniversity of StrathclydeLabour Students
1991–92Derek MunnLabour Students
1989–91Donna MacKinnonGlasgow College of TechnologyLabour Students
1988–89Benny McLaughlinLabour Students
1986–88Pauline McNeillGlasgow College of Building and PrintingLabour Students
1984–86Alan SmartJordanhill College of EducationLabour Students
1982–84Bob McLeanUniversity of AberdeenLabour Students
1981–82Neil StewartAberdeen College of CommerceLabour Students
1979–81Jeane FreemanGlasgow College of Technology
1978–79Martin CurrieStirling UniversityBroad Left (Young Communist League)
1977–78Alan ChristieHeriot-Watt University
1975–77Stewart McIntoshUniversity of Strathclyde
1973–75Doug HarrisonJordanhill College of Education
1972–73Stuart PaulHeriot-Watt University
1971–72Doug HendersonUniversity of StrathclydeBroad LeftLabour Party

NUS Scotland Depute Presidents & Vice Presidents Education (2002–19)

Years of officeNameInstitution of Origin
Past (Position Abolished)
2018–19Gemma JonesScotland's Rural College
2017–18Jodie WaiteGlasgow Caledonian University
2015–17Rob HenthornUniversity of Aberdeen
2013–15Robert Foster Glasgow Caledonian University
2011–13Graeme KirkpatrickAberdeen College
2010–11Jennifer CadizRobert Gordon University
2009Elaine Ner (resigned[7])Carnegie College
2008–09Liam BurnsHeriot Watt University
2006–08Jill LittleUniversity of Paisley
2005–06James AlexanderHeriot Watt University
2004–05Phyl MeyerUniversity of Strathclyde
2003–04Melanie WardUniversity of Stirling
2002–03Ross RentonUniversity of Strathclyde

NUS Scotland Women's Officer (1992–2020)

Years of officeNameInstitution of Origin
Past (Position Abolished)
2019–20Sorcha KirkerUniversity of the Highlands & Islands
2017–19Shuwanna AaronUniversity of Edinburgh
2016–17Angela AlexanderAyrshire College
2015–16Emily BeeverAberdeen University
2014–15Vonnie Sandlan [8] University of the West of Scotland
2012–14Stacey DevineReid Kerr College
2010–12Kelley TempleUniversity of Strathclyde
2008–10Kainde ManjiUniversity of Stirling
2006–08Sarah WatsonQueen Margaret University
2004–06Jenny DuncanUniversity of Aberdeen
2003–04Vivienne PotterGlasgow Caledonian University
2001–03Morven ProctorUniversity of Stirling
2000–01Mary McLeanGlasgow Caledonian University
1999–00Mandy TelfordUniversity of Strathclyde
1998–99Rachel Cashman
1997–98Honor CohenHeriot-Watt University
1996–97Elspeth AlexandraUniversity of Stirling
1995–96Shamin AkhtarUniversity of Abertay Dundee
1994–95Sally McGreevyJordanhill
1993–94University of Stirling
1992–93Siobhan EndeanDundee Institute of Technology

NUS Scotland Vice President Communities (2012–20)

Years of officeNameInstitution of Origin
Past (Position Abolished)
2019 - 20Jeron Van HerkAbertay University
2017–19Elena SempleCity of Glasgow College / University of Stirling
2016–17Conor MarshallAbertay University
2015–16Gary PatersonUniversity of Strathclyde
2014–15Kirsty HaighEdinburgh University
2013–14Sinéad WylieGlasgow Caledonian University
2012–13Gordon MaloneyAberdeen University

See also

Equivalent autonomous bodies within National Union of Students of the United Kingdom:

National organisation:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Students (NUS) . National Union of . 2024-03-18 . NUS Scotland announces new president to take office from July . 2024-07-11 . FE News . en-GB.
  2. Web site: April 12, 2024 . NUS announces newly elected Officer team . National Union of Students UK . 2024-07-11 . en.
  3. Web site: Students (NUS) . National Union of . 2024-03-18 . NUS Scotland announces new president to take office from July . 2024-07-11 . FE News . en-GB.
  4. Web site: April 12, 2024 . NUS announces newly elected Officer team . National Union of Students UK . 2024-07-11 . en.
  5. Web site: Ellie Gomersall elected next NUS Scotland President. 6 April 2022.
  6. Web site: NUS Scotland Conference 2014: How it happened . 2014-05-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508100613/http://www.nusconnect.org.uk/news/article/scotland/NUS-Scotland-Conference-2014-How-it-happened/ . 2014-05-08 .
  7. Web site: The Journal - NUS deputy resign amid elibility row . 2014-05-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508224606/http://www.journal-online.co.uk/article/6183-nus_deputy_resign_amid_elibility_row . 2014-05-08 .
  8. Web site: NUS Scotland Women's Conference: Election Results . 2014-05-08 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508113122/http://www.nusconnect.org.uk/news/article/women/NUS-Scotland-Womens-Conference-Election-Results/ . 2014-05-08 .