An informational graphic from NUS Scotland on a purple background. At the top, the National Union of Students Scotland logo is displayed. Large white and yellow text reads "We’re calling for national standards to prevent gender based violence" followed by the statement "Every student must be safe." Below the main text, there is a mock-up of an online sign-up form titled "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" with fields for first name, last name, and email, alongside an "Add signature" button. To the right, text says "link in our bio!" above a small image of the manifesto cover titled "A Fair Deal For Our Future" which features a student. At the bottom of the graphic, the website address nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter is displayed above decorative yellow and purple diagonal stripes.

No student should face violence where they learn. We’re calling for national standards to prevent and respond to GBV in Scotland’s colleges and universities.

It is time for trauma-informed training and safe learning environments.

Sign the manifesto www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...

UCU Scotland president Chris O'Donnell moving @ucu.org.uk motion on the Crisis in Post 16 Education. Calls on universities to be fully funded and for the framework review into funding to protect jobs, students and education #SaveHE #StopTheCuts

A green-themed campaign poster with the heading Register to Vote in the Scottish Parliament election. A large red diagonal banner across the centre reads FINAL DAY TO REGISTER! in white capital letters. Below the banner, the text states that all students aged 16 and over living in Scotland can vote in the election on Thursday 7th May 2026. It instructs users to register by midnight on 20th April at gov.uk/register-to-vote. The NUS Scotland and Turn Up logos are at the bottom.

The clock is ticking for the Scottish Parliament election! 🗳️

Today is the last day to register. If you are 16+ and living in Scotland (including international students!), you can use your voice to shape the future.

Register by midnight: gov.uk/register-to-vote

A purple and white graphic from NUS Scotland with the heading "We're calling for an end to education cuts." Below, it states "Unis and colleges shouldn't be at risk of collapse." The image features a digital signup form titled "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" with fields for name and email. To the right, a mockup of the manifesto cover titled "A Fair Deal For Our Future" shows a student holding a meal. The bottom includes the URL nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter and a striped yellow and purple border.

Scotland’s colleges and unis are at risk of collapse after years of cuts. 🛑

We are demanding an end to education cuts. It is time to treat tertiary education as a public good.

Support the manifesto: nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter

A green-themed campaign poster with the heading Register to Vote in the Scottish Parliament election. A large red diagonal banner across the centre reads 3 days left! in white capital letters. Below the banner, the text states that all students aged 16 and over living in Scotland can vote in the election on Thursday 7th May 2026. It instructs users to register by midnight on 20th April at gov.uk/register-to-vote. The NUS Scotland and Turn Up logos are at the bottom.

Just 3 days left to register for the Scottish Parliament election! 🗳️

If you are a student aged 16+ living in Scotland, make sure you register by midnight on 20th April to have your say on 7th May.

Register now: gov.uk/register-to-vote 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Campaign poster with a purple background calling for reasonable salaries for senior management in education. It states that Principals should not earn more than the First Minister. The image shows a student holding a manifesto brochure next to a sign-up form for the 2026 Student Manifesto.

A horizontal bar chart comparing 2023 salaries. It shows the Cabinet Secretary for Education and the First Minister of Scotland at the bottom, contrasted against various University Principals. The Principal of Edinburgh University is shown at the top with a salary of £407,000.

Education is a public good, not a business. Public funding requires responsibility. It is time to end excessive executive pay and start putting students first.

Sign the 2026 Student Manifesto here: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...

Graphic with a green background showing silhouettes of people holding up hands and a megaphone. Large headline text reads: “Register to Vote in the Scottish Parliament election.” A red diagonal banner across the middle says: “Only 1 week left!” Additional text below states: “All students aged 16 and over living in Scotland will be able to vote in the election on Thursday 7th May 2026. Register by midnight on 20th April — gov.uk/register-to-vote.” Logos for NUS Scotland and “Turn Up” appear at the bottom.

Only one week left to register! Make your voice heard in the Scottish Parliament election. 🗳️

gov.uk/register-to-vote

An NUS Scotland graphic advocating for free bus travel for all students. The top of the image features the NUS Scotland (National Union of Students) logo. The main text prominently states: "WE’RE CALLING FOR FREE BUSES FOR ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF AGE. GETTING TO UNI OR COLLEGE SHOULDN’T LEAVE YOU SKINT." Below the text, there is a sign-up form titled "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" with fields for First Name, Last Name, and Email, alongside an "Add signature" button. To the right, the text "link in our bio!" sits above a small preview of the manifesto cover, which features a student and the headline "A FAIR DEAL FOR OUR FUTURE." At the bottom, the website URL is listed as nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter.

An NUS Scotland campaign graphic on a purple background. The text prominently reads: "WE’RE CALLING FOR MORE PUBLICLY OWNED BUS COMPANIES IN SCOTLAND. TRANSPORT SHOULD SUPPORT PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT." The image includes a sign-up form for the "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" with fields for name and email. To the right, it says "link in our bio!" above a thumbnail of the manifesto cover featuring a student and the slogan "A FAIR DEAL FOR OUR FUTURE." The website URL nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter is displayed at the bottom.

Getting to class shouldn’t leave you skint. 🚌

We’re calling for:
✅ Free buses for ALL students, regardless of age.
✅ Publicly owned bus companies – people over profit.

21% of students have missed class due to travel costs. It’s time for a fair deal: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/support-the-...

Your vote shapes your rent, bus routes, and grocery prices. 🛒🚌

If you’re a student in Scotland aged 16+, don’t lose your say in the Scottish Parliament election. 🗳️✨

Register by midnight, 20 April:
www.gov.uk/register-to-...

Purple NUS Scotland graphic calling for free childcare for student parents. Text urges education without barriers. Includes a form to support the 2026 Student Manifesto and a small image of the manifesto cover. URL: nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter.

Student parents shouldn’t have to choose between their children and their education. 📚💛

NUS Scotland is calling for free childcare for student parents so everyone can access education without barriers.

Add your name to support the 2026 Student Manifesto. ✍️

Link in bio — and on the graphic!

This graphic from NUS Scotland (National Union of Students) advocates for student mental health support. The main text, in bold purple italics, reads: "We’re calling for adequate mental health support for all students. Every student deserves the support they need." The bottom half of the image contains: A sign-up form: Titled "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" with fields for First name, Last name, and Email, followed by a purple "Add signature" button. A call to action: The text "link in our bio!" sits next to a thumbnail of the manifesto cover, which features a smiling student and the title "A Fair Deal For Our Future." A URL: The website address nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-supporter is written at the bottom. The overall design is set against a light purple background with a yellow and purple striped accent in the bottom right corner.

74% of university and 64% of college students in Scotland report low mental wellbeing. We are calling for guaranteed funding and mental health support for all.

Sign the 2026 Student Manifesto here or via the link in our bio: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...

'Dundee toppled before the others did’: Parties debate university model Education spokespeople from parties contesting the Holyrood election agreed on major reforms to universities and clashed over immigration.

If you missed yesterday’s UCU Scotland hustings check out the report in today’s Herald #SaveHE www.heraldscotland.com/news/2598939...

A graphic with a deep purple background and the Transgender Pride flag (blue, pink, and white) depicted as swirling ribbons in all four corners. In the center, white italicized text reads "TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY 2026." At the bottom is the NUS Scotland (National Union of Students) logo in white and purple.

A campaign graphic from NUS Scotland on a purple background. At the top left is the NUS Scotland logo. The main text reads: "WE'RE CALLING FOR GENDER AFFIRMING CARE TO BE AVAILABLE ON AN INFORMED CONSENT MODEL. TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE HEALTHCARE THAT WORKS FOR THEM." Below the text is a "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" sign-up form and a call to action saying "link in our bio!" next to an image of a student. A Transgender Pride flag border is at the bottom right.

A campaign graphic from NUS Scotland on a purple background. At the top left is the NUS Scotland logo. The main text reads: "WE'RE CALLING FOR THE NEXT SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT TO REFUSE TO IMPLEMENT ANY TRANS EXCLUSIONARY LAWS OR GUIDANCE. TRANS PEOPLE SHOULDN'T BE PAWNS IN A CULTURE WAR." On the left, a sign-up form for the "2026 Student Manifesto" is shown. On the right, it says "link in our bio!" above an image of a student holding a bowl of food. A Transgender Pride flag border is at the bottom right.

Trans rights aren’t a debate - they’re human rights. We’re calling for the next Scottish Government to:

✅ Provide gender-affirming care via an informed consent model
✅ Reject all trans-exclusionary laws & guidance

Support our 2026 Manifesto www.nus-scotland.org.uk/support-the-...

#TDOV2026

A promotional graphic from NUS Scotland and Turn Up titled "Register to Vote in the Scottish Parliament election." A prominent red banner across the middle reads "ONLY 3 WEEKS LEFT!" The text states that all students aged 16 and over living in Scotland can vote in the election on Thursday, May 7th, 2026. It notes the registration deadline is midnight on April 20th and directs users to gov.uk/register-to-vote. The background features silhouettes of people, including one holding a megaphone, against a green gradient. The NUS Scotland and "Turn Up" logos are at the bottom.

Scotland, it is time to Turn Up. 🗳️

If you are a student aged 16+ living in Scotland, you can vote in the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May. You have just 3 weeks left to register.

Deadline: Midnight, 20 April. Register here: gov.uk/register-to-vote

Link in bio. #TurnUp

Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan speaking at UCU Scotland congress bringing message of solidarity from @nusscotland.bsky.social with staff in the fight against cuts and to defend jobs #StopTheCuts #SaveHE #UCUScongress26

Much solidarity between @ucu.org.uk and @nusscotland.bsky.social at today’s UCU Scotland Congress

Campaign graphic for NUS Scotland on a dark purple background. At the top left is the National Union of Students Scotland logo. The main text, written in white and yellow, reads, "WE’RE CALLING FOR REAL LIVING SUPPORT FOR ALL STUDENTS. EDUCATION SHOULDN’T MAKE YOU POORER." The bottom of the graphic includes a sign-up form to "Support the 2026 Student Manifesto" and a preview of the manifesto cover with the text "link in our bio!"

📚 1 in 3 undergrads in Scotland are skipping meals due to financial hardship.

No one should have to choose between buying food and getting an education. We are calling on the Scottish Government to tie student support to the Real Living Wage. ✊

✍️ Sign the 2026 Student Manifesto, link in our bio.

An NUS Scotland campaign graphic on a purple background calling for students to share their experiences with the cost of living. It features bold text urging students to help show politicians the reality of student life, a visual of a submission form, a URL, and a "Fairer Futures" tape banner at the bottom.

Being a student shouldn't mean living in poverty. 📉

A ScotGov study shows most students are struggling financially. We're showing politicians the reality of student life in 2026 to fight for a fair deal.

Spend 2 mins sharing your story to help the campaign: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/cost-of-livi...

A purple social media graphic from NUS Scotland featuring a circular headshot of President Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan. Large quotation marks frame a message that reads: "Without workers we have no education and no universities. The security of their jobs is the security of our futures, and their working conditions are our learning conditions. Without job security for workers, Scotland’s education sector and students will never thrive. That is why Scotland’s student movement is proud to stand in support of education workers taking strike action this month." The footer includes the NUS Scotland logo and the URL nus-scotland.org.uk.

A purple social media graphic from NUS Scotland featuring a circular headshot of President Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan. Large quotation marks frame a message that reads: "Without workers we have no education and no universities. The security of their jobs is the security of our futures, and their working conditions are our learning conditions. Without job security for workers, Scotland’s education sector and students will never thrive. That is why Scotland’s student movement is proud to stand in support of education workers taking strike action this month." The footer includes the NUS Scotland logo and the URL nus-scotland.org.uk.

A purple social media graphic from NUS Scotland featuring a circular headshot of President Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan. Large quotation marks frame a message that reads: "Without workers we have no education and no universities. The security of their jobs is the security of our futures, and their working conditions are our learning conditions. Without job security for workers, Scotland’s education sector and students will never thrive. That is why Scotland’s student movement is proud to stand in support of education workers taking strike action this month." The footer includes the NUS Scotland logo and the URL nus-scotland.org.uk.

Solidarity with staff! ✊

NUS Scotland stands with those striking across the country. The job loss crisis in our universities is the result of a decade of underinvestment.

Without job security for workers, students won't thrive. The Scottish Government must act.

If you’re 16+ and a student in Scotland, you have a say in the May 7th election. Registering takes 5 minutes - less time than it takes to wait for the kettle to boil. ☕️🗳️

Deadline: April 20th Register here: www.gov.uk/register-to-...

#ScotlandVotes #StudentVoice

Our #SaveHE #StopTheCuts call on the front of today’s Herald

Busy launch of the @nusscotland.bsky.social manifesto with NUS Scotland president Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan demanding a Fair Deal for Students' Futures www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...

The 2026 Student Manifesto has launched! From ending student poverty to fixing the housing crisis, we’ve got the ideas - now we need the action.

Stand with us and support the manifesto: www.nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto-su...

#StudentManifesto #FairDeal #Scotland

A graphic for the NUS Scotland Student Manifesto Launch, titled "A fair deal for our future". The design features a bold purple background with bright yellow geometric shapes in the top right and bottom left corners. The central text announces the event will take place on Thursday, 26th February at the City of Glasgow Students' Association Space. Below this, a call to action reads "RSVP NOW: nus-scotland.org.uk/manifesto". The graphic is branded with the NUS Scotland logo in the top left and includes a repeating black ticker-style banner at the bottom featuring the slogan "FAIRER FUTURES" alongside QR codes.

You're invited! Join NUS Scotland for the official launch of the 2026 Student Manifesto.

Thursday 26th February, 11am - 2pm. City of Glasgow College Students' Association Space

RSVP NOW! www.nus-scotland.org.uk/2026-student...

Left to right: Neil Rennick, Director General, Education and Justice in the Scottish Government and Professor Emerita Andrea Nolan stand side by side in the Glasgow School of Art. Photo taken just before the first Steering Group meeting of the Future Framework for universities.

We are delighted to share news of the 15-person strong team behind the Future Framework to secure the future of Scotland's universities. Professor Emerita Andrea Nolan and Neil Rennick, DG Civil Service, Co-Chair the Steering Group for us, reflecting the joint ownership...

A campaign graphic with a blurred background image of the Scottish Parliament debating chamber. Large text at the top reads "100 DAYS until the Scottish Parliament election." A central green banner instructs viewers to "Register to Vote" before the midnight deadline on 20th April via the gov.uk/register-to-vote website. The NUS Scotland and "Turn Up" logos appear at the bottom.

A campaign graphic from NUS Scotland titled "Register to Vote in the Scottish Parliament election." The background features a green gradient with silhouettes of young people, including one person holding a megaphone. The text states that all students aged 16 and over living in Scotland can vote on Thursday, 7th May 2026. It includes a deadline to register by midnight on 20th April at gov.uk/register-to-vote. The NUS Scotland and "Turn Up" campaign logos are at the bottom.

A text-heavy graphic over a darkened image of the Scottish Parliament chamber. The headline asks, "Why does the Scottish Parliament election matter to me?" The body text explains that decisions made in Parliament affect money, studies, and the future, noting that MSPs scrutinize billions of pounds in spending. It reminds viewers they must be registered by midnight on 20th April to vote on 7th May. Includes the registration URL and NUS Scotland/Turn Up logos.

An informational graphic titled "What powers does the Scottish Parliament have?" Set against a backdrop of the Parliament chamber, it lists key areas of influence in green boxes: student finance, university and college funding, housing, transport, the NHS, mental health, cost of living, apprenticeships, and skills and jobs. It includes the standard registration deadline of 20th April and the gov.uk registration link.

Today marks 100 days until the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday, 7th May 2026.

Every student aged 16+ living in Scotland will be able to vote in the election, provided they are registered to vote at their current address by midnight 20th April.

Register to vote: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

An NUS Scotland graphic with a purple gradient background. The top left corner features the "nus scotland" logo. Large white and yellow text in the centre reads, "Scottish Budget 2026: What does it mean for students?" Below the text is a black-and-white, glitch-effect photograph of the First Minister and Finance Secretary in the Scottish Parliament.

An infographic from NUS Scotland titled "College and University Funding." * What’s good? Real-terms increases in funding for colleges and universities. What’s bad? Insufficient funding to address years of underinvestment, including the 20% cut to colleges in the last 5 years. The NUS Scotland logo is in the bottom right corner.

An infographic from NUS Scotland titled "Student Financial Support." The main text reads: "Student support was glaringly absent from the budget speech, at a time when most students are struggling financially, this is incredibly concerning. After real terms cuts last year students can’t afford another year with no help, but appear to have been forgotten again." The NUS Scotland logo is in the bottom right corner.

An infographic from NUS Scotland titled "What you can do." The text says: "Help us stand up for the Scottish Education system, sign the petition linked in our bio." Below this is a graphic representation of a petition form titled "Save our Scottish Education" with input fields for First name, Last name, and Email, and a purple button that says "Add name." The NUS Scotland logo is in the bottom right corner.

Despite modest improvements in funding, yesterday's Scottish budget fell short of the ambition for education that Scotland's students need to see.

Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, and an image of a Scottish flag. White and yellow text reads: 'Scottish Budget 2026 In January Scotland must invest in the education system or risk its collapse. If MSPs don't support students now they won't receive their support at the ballot box in May'

Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, White and yellow text reads: 'Scottish Budget 2026 student needs Rule out any cuts to college or university funding. A real-terms increase in tertiary education funding. A real-terms increase in maintenance support for students'

Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, black text on white reads: 'Students in Scotland are watching this government’s final budget before the election closely. For too long, we have heard warm words about the value of education, while watching our colleges and universities crumble under the weight of underfunding.” "Education is the single best economic investment we can make. It is a social good that drives our economy and our society. To do anything other than fund it properly now is short-sighted vandalism that will cost Scotland dearly in the long run."- Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, NUS Scotland President

Graphic with a pink to purple gradient background, black text on white reads: 'Our colleges are the engines of social mobility. When you cut college funding, you aren't just trimming a spreadsheet; you are closing the door on opportunity for the working class. The Scottish Government cannot claim to be tackling poverty while defunding the very institutions that help people escape it.” "If MSPs don’t support students now they won’t receive their support at the ballot box.” - Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan, NUS Scotland President

On the 13th of January, the Scottish Government must invest in education and support students if they want to see the education system survive.

www.nus-scotland.org.uk/nus-scotland...

Sai spoke to the National about yesterday's UK budget and the need to end age-based wage discrimination. “The Westminster Government need to start delivering for young people in Scotland. We welcome the increase in minimum wage, apprentice wage, and the national living wage. This progress is a testament to the tireless campaigning of apprentices and young people across Scotland and the UK. But while the increase brings minimum wage slightly closer to the national living wage; age-based wage discrimination remains.”

Sai spoke to the National about yesterday's UK budget and the need to end age-based wage discrimination.

Join the campaign against wage discrimination by age:

www.nus-scotland.org.uk/a_fair_deal_...

❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Thank you to all the attendees of a wonderful democratic event last week.

🗳 With less than 200 days until the Scottish Parliament Elections, it was brilliant to come together to prioritise and plan campaigns for what students and apprentices need.