National Union of Students

Labour Students is one of the most powerful factions within NUS. From the founding of NOLS in 1971 until the the late 1970s, NOLS worked within NUS as part of the Broad Left, a student co-alition which also included the student wings of the Communist Party of Great Britain and Liberal Party and other non-Trotskyist left-wing individuals. The Broad Left stood slates of candidates in NUS elections. The Broad Left is not to be confused with the [Student Broad Left], a grouping led by the 'Socialist Action' faction. In the late 1970s NOLS broke with the Broad Le ...

See also:

Labour Students, Labour Students - History, Labour Students - Politics, Labour Students - Internal organisation, Labour Students - National Union of Students, Labour Students - Chairs of Labour Students

Read more here: » Labour Students: Encyclopedia II - Labour Students - National Union of Students

The mission of the Association of Managers in Students' Unions (AMSU) is to enhance the management of UK students' unions. AMSU publish a journal called Agenda which includes articles by and for students' union staff. AMSU organise seminars and conferences for students' union staff some of which are open to union officers. AMSU has over 150 member unions, including several larger unions such as the University of Nottingham Students' Union and University of Sheffield Union of Students. Unsurprisingly, AMSU enjoys a clo ...

Read more here: » Association for Managers in Students' Unions: Encyclopedia - Association for Managers in Students' Unions

  University of Wales, Lampeter (Welsh: Prifysgol Cymru, Llanbedr Pont Steffan) is a university in Lampeter, Wales, the oldest degree awarding institution in Wales, and the third oldest in England and Wales after Oxford and Cambridge. The university started life in 1822 as St David's College (Coleg Dewi Sant), becoming St David's University College (Coleg Prifysgol Dew ...

Including:

• University of Wales Lampeter - History
• University of Wales Lampeter - University buildings
• University of Wales Lampeter - The Old College
• University of Wales Lampeter - Recent additions
• University of Wales Lampeter - Academic dress
• University of Wales Lampeter - Sports
• University of Wales Lampeter - Rugby
• University of Wales Lampeter - The College Yell
• University of Wales Lampeter - Student life
• University of Wales Lampeter - Notable academics
• University of Wales Lampeter - Alumni
• University of Wales Lampeter - Academic departments
• University of Wales Lampeter - Defunct departments
• University of Wales Lampeter - External link

Read more here: » University of Wales Lampeter: Encyclopedia - University of Wales Lampeter

The University of Warwick is a campus university in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1965 as part of government plans to expand higher education to a mass public and, like the other new universities, its location was decided in response to strong support from councils and other local institutions and in the face of fierce competition from other places. Despite its name, it is located mainly inside the southern boundary of Coventry, some 11 km (7 miles) from the town of Warwick. Part of the campus (the Cryfield site) is built ...

Including:

• University of Warwick - Attainment
• University of Warwick - Staff
• University of Warwick - Alumni
• University of Warwick - Chancellors
• University of Warwick - Vice-Chancellors
• University of Warwick - Students' Union
• University of Warwick - University Arts Centre
• University of Warwick - Hospitality Services & Warwick Retail
• University of Warwick - Information

Read more here: » University of Warwick: Encyclopedia - University of Warwick

The University of Sheffield Union of Students is the largest in the UK, with two bars, four club venues, a chain of coffee shops, over 180 student societies, one independent pub and a turnover of around £10,000,000. The Union is run by a variety of working, representative and standing committees, presided over by the Union Assembly and eight elected full-time sabbatical officers. It is a constituent member of the National Union of Students (NUS). A Union working committee publishes the Steel Press newspaper fortn ...

Including:

• University of Sheffield Union of Students - Affiliations

Read more here: » University of Sheffield Union of Students: Encyclopedia - University of Sheffield Union of Students

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups in the world. Coca-Cola's headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America. It is best known for its flagship product, Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola is one of the largest corporations in the United States, and is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. According to the 2004 Annual Report, the company now sells beverage products in more than 200 count ...

Including:

• The Coca-Cola Company - Bottlers
• The Coca-Cola Company - Products and brands
• The Coca-Cola Company - List of brands
• The Coca-Cola Company - Failures
• The Coca-Cola Company - Criticisms
• The Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola in India
• The Coca-Cola Company - Coca-Cola bottlers and trade unions
• The Coca-Cola Company - Implications of doing business in Israel/Palestine
• The Coca-Cola Company - Praises
• The Coca-Cola Company - History
• The Coca-Cola Company - World War II
• The Coca-Cola Company - Santa Claus
• The Coca-Cola Company - Corporate Governance
• The Coca-Cola Company - Current Board of Directors
• The Coca-Cola Company - Historical List of Chairmen of the Board
• The Coca-Cola Company - Historical List of Chief Executive Officers
• The Coca-Cola Company - Stock
• The Coca-Cola Company - Bibliography

Read more here: » The Coca-Cola Company: Encyclopedia - The Coca-Cola Company

The University of Queensland The University of Queensland (UQ) has its main campus in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, specifically in the suburb of St Lucia. The UQ St Lucia campus is the largest of the three UQ campuses (and has its own postcode). UQ's other two campuses are located in Ipswich and Gatton. UQ is one of the largest, best-accredited and most prestigious universities in Australia. It is the longest-established university in the state, as well as being a founding member of the international Universi ...

Including:

• University of Queensland - Campus and setting
• University of Queensland - UQ Union
• University of Queensland - Academia
• University of Queensland - Concerns over Law School
• University of Queensland - Research centres
• University of Queensland - Organisational structure
• University of Queensland - Residential Colleges

Read more here: » University of Queensland: Encyclopedia - University of Queensland

(Through hard work, great things are achieved) The University of Birmingham is the oldest of three universities in the English city of Birmingham. It was founded in 1900 as a successor to Mason Science College, and is thus the earliest of the "Redbrick" universities. A major research-led institution, it currently has nearly 17,000 undergraduate and 7,000 postgraduate students. University of Birmingham - About the university. Its main campus, in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, is arranged around the ...

Including:

• University of Birmingham - About the university
• University of Birmingham - Principal officers of the university
• University of Birmingham - History of the university
• University of Birmingham - Architecture of the University
• University of Birmingham - Chancellors of the University
• University of Birmingham - Off-campus establishments
• University of Birmingham - Other items of interest
• University of Birmingham - Guild of Students
• University of Birmingham - Alumni

Read more here: » University of Birmingham: Encyclopedia - University of Birmingham

The University of Nottingham Students' Union is the students' union at the University of Nottingham. University of Nottingham Students' Union - Introduction. The Students' Union is a charitable organisation, enshrined by legislation such as the Education Act 1994, and responsible for a number of areas of work - Student Representation, Student Activities, Student Advice on Education and Welfare, and Campaigning. Prior to 2000, the University of Nottingham Students' Union was known as the University of ...

Including:

• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Introduction
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Subordinate Bodies
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Associations
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Student-Run Services
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Societies
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Athletic Union
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Governance
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Students' Union Council
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Affiliations
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Executive Officers
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Executive Officers 2005-2006
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Past Executive Officers
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Prizes and Awards
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Ordo Caligulae
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Honorary Life Membership
• University of Nottingham Students' Union - Union Prize

Read more here: » University of Nottingham Students' Union: Encyclopedia - University of Nottingham Students' Union

The Birmingham University Guild of Students (BUGS) was the first purpose-built Students' Union building in the country when it was built in 1930 at the University of Birmingham, and was a founding member of the National Union of Students. The Guild is run by a Executive Committee of 16, whose membership includes eight Sabbatical Officers. There is currently an ongoing executive review, which is examining h ...

Including:

• Birmingham University Guild of Students - Affiliations

Read more here: » Birmingham University Guild of Students: Encyclopedia - Birmingham University Guild of Students

The University of Sheffield is a leading university, located in Sheffield, UK. University of Sheffield - History. The University of Sheffield was originally formed by the merger of three colleges. The Sheffield School of Medicine was founded in 1828. This was followed in 1879 by the opening of Firth College by Mark Firth, a steel manufacturer, to teach arts and science subjects. Firth College then helped to fund the opening of the Sheffield Technical School in 1884 to teach applied science, the only major f ...

Including:

• University of Sheffield - History
• University of Sheffield - Location
• University of Sheffield - Organisation
• University of Sheffield - Research and reputation
• University of Sheffield - Students and faculty
• University of Sheffield - Students' union sports and traditions
• University of Sheffield - Notable alumni
• University of Sheffield - Notable faculty

Read more here: » University of Sheffield: Encyclopedia - University of Sheffield

University of Glasgow The University of Glasgow, founded in 1451, is the largest of the three universities in Glasgow, Scotland. It is a renowned centre for teaching and research and one of the ancient universities of Scotland and is amongst the largest and most prestigious in the United Kingdom. University of Glasgow - History. It was founded in 1451 by papal bull of Pope Nicholas V, at the suggestion of King James II, giving Bishop William Turnbull permission to add the university to the cit ...

Including:

• University of Glasgow - History
• University of Glasgow - Present
• University of Glasgow - Facilities
• University of Glasgow - Governance and administration
• University of Glasgow - University Court
• University of Glasgow - Academic Senate
• University of Glasgow - Committees
• University of Glasgow - Executive administration
• University of Glasgow - Faculties
• University of Glasgow - Students
• University of Glasgow - Alumni and faculty

Read more here: » University of Glasgow: Encyclopedia - University of Glasgow

There are several categories of subordinate bodies of the Students' Union. These carry out various parts of the remit in a fairly decentralised way. The Associations and Student-Run Services report directly to Students' Union Council. Associations Student-Run Services Societies Athletic Union University of Nottingham Students' Union - Associations. Broadgate Park Residents' Association (BPRA) Cavendish Hall JCR Regional Students' Association ( ...

See also:

University of Nottingham Students' Union, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Introduction, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Subordinate Bodies, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Associations, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Student-Run Services, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Societies, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Athletic Union, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Governance, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Students' Union Council, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Affiliations, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Executive Officers, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Executive Officers 2005-2006, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Past Executive Officers, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Prizes and Awards, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Ordo Caligulae, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Honorary Life Membership, University of Nottingham Students' Union - Union Prize

Read more here: » University of Nottingham Students' Union: Encyclopedia II - University of Nottingham Students' Union - Subordinate Bodies

Its main campus, in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, is arranged around the 100m-high Chamberlain clock tower (nicknamed Old Joe) commemorating Joseph Chamberlain, the University's first Chancellor. The Great Hall of the University is in the domed Aston Webb Building, which is named after one of its architects (the other was Ingress Bell). The University's Selly Oak campus is a short distance to the south of the main campus. It was the home of a federation of nine higher education colleges, mainly focused on theology and education, w ...

See also:

University of Birmingham, University of Birmingham - About the university, University of Birmingham - Principal officers of the university, University of Birmingham - History of the university, University of Birmingham - Architecture of the University, University of Birmingham - Chancellors of the University, University of Birmingham - Off-campus establishments, University of Birmingham - Other items of interest, University of Birmingham - Guild of Students, University of Birmingham - Alumni

Read more here: » University of Birmingham: Encyclopedia II - University of Birmingham - About the university

Aaronovitch is the son of the late economist and Communist Sam Aaronovitch, and brother of the actor Owen Aaronovitch and scriptwriter Ben Aaronovitch. His father was Jewish though his mother wasn't, and he was raised in a secular household. (This only became an issue in his 40s, when he was the victim of anti-Semitic slurs, attacking a Judaism he had never espoused). He attended Gospel Oak Primary School until 1965, Holloway County Comprehe ...

See also:

David Aaronovitch, David Aaronovitch - Early life, David Aaronovitch - Career in journalism, David Aaronovitch - Norman Johnson, David Aaronovitch - Accusations of Islamophobia, David Aaronovitch - Works, David Aaronovitch - External link

Read more here: » David Aaronovitch: Encyclopedia II - David Aaronovitch - Early life

Deakin University - Deakin Anime Club. Often abbreviated to DAC, this club is based at the Burwood campus of Deakin University. DAC is an informal society for Anime (Japanese Animation) fans or their like to meet up and have fun. Anime screenings are held weekly throughout the year and do not stop for holidays. Activities in the club are not just limited to watching anime: other events like video gaming, Asian movie nights or visits to Anime conventions are also held throughout the year. DAC started around the same time as its sister club in the Geelong campus, ...

See also:

Deakin University, Deakin University - Campuses, Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood, Deakin University - Melbourne Toorak, Deakin University - Melbourne Rusden, Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds, Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront, Deakin University - Warrnambool, Deakin University - Faculties and Schools, Deakin University - Student Organisations, Deakin University - Deakin University Student Association, Deakin University - Deakin University Postgraduate Student Association, Deakin University - Clubs and Societies, Deakin University - Deakin Anime Club, Deakin University - Deakin Christian Union, Deakin University - Deakin Commerce Students' Society, Deakin University - Deakin Education Society, Deakin University - Deakin Law Students Society, Deakin University - Geelong Dot Net Users Group

Read more here: » Deakin University: Encyclopedia II - Deakin University - Clubs and Societies

University of Bristol - The early years. After the founding of the University College as a College of the University of London in 1876, Government support began in 1889 and allowed the opening of a new Medical School and an Engineering School (after mergers with the Bristol Medical School and the Merchant Venturers' Technical College), two subjects which remain among the University's greatest strengths. In 1908, gifts from the Fry and Wills families (who made their fortunes in chocolate and tobacco respectively), ...

See also:

University of Bristol, University of Bristol - Overview, University of Bristol - History, University of Bristol - The early years, University of Bristol - Towards mass higher-education, University of Bristol - The modern university, University of Bristol - Chancellors, University of Bristol - Vice-Chancellors, University of Bristol - Constitution and governance, University of Bristol - Council, University of Bristol - Court, University of Bristol - Senate, University of Bristol - Convocation, University of Bristol - Degrees, University of Bristol - Academic dress, University of Bristol - Miscellaneous facts, University of Bristol - Famous alumni

Read more here: » University of Bristol: Encyclopedia II - University of Bristol - History

The Union is run by an executive committee consisting of five full time sabbatical officers, elected from the student population. There is one President with overall responsiblity, and four Deputy Presidents covering the areas of Finance and Services, Clubs and Societies, Education and Welfare and Graduate Studies. The executive is held to account by the Union Council. Members of the council include senior Union officals (elected members of the student population chosen to ...

See also:

Imperial College Union, Imperial College Union - Organisation, Imperial College Union - Imperial College Union and the NUS, Imperial College Union - Clubs and Societies

Read more here: » Imperial College Union: Encyclopedia II - Imperial College Union - Organisation

The University of Sheffield was originally formed by the merger of three colleges. The Sheffield School of Medicine was founded in 1828. This was followed in 1879 by the opening of Firth College by Mark Firth, a steel manufacturer, to teach arts and science subjects. Firth College then helped to fund the opening of the Sheffield Technical School in 1884 to teach applied science, the only major faculty the existing colleges did not cover. The three institutions merged in 1897 ...

See also:

University of Sheffield, University of Sheffield - History, University of Sheffield - Location, University of Sheffield - Organisation, University of Sheffield - Research and reputation, University of Sheffield - Students and faculty, University of Sheffield - Students' union sports and traditions, University of Sheffield - Notable alumni, University of Sheffield - Notable faculty

Read more here: » University of Sheffield: Encyclopedia II - University of Sheffield - History

Until 1998, all education in the UK was free up to and including university courses. However, shortly after coming to power, the Labour Party under Tony Blair abolished the student maintenance grant system and introduced an up-front fee fixed at just over £1000 per year for all university students. Up to a quarter of this fee was waived for the poorest students, but many maintained that education should remain a free public service, and that the system would place students in unnecessary levels of debt. The government, however, insisted tha ...

See also:

Higher Education Act 2004, Higher Education Act 2004 - Background and political importance, Higher Education Act 2004 - Details of the proposed changes to funding, Higher Education Act 2004 - Arguments in favour of the proposals, Higher Education Act 2004 - Arguments against the proposals, Higher Education Act 2004 - Other provisions in the Bill

Read more here: » Higher Education Act 2004: Encyclopedia II - Higher Education Act 2004 - Background and political importance