Author Archives: Kyle Christie

A year is far too long a time in Union politics

The Officer team works incredibly hard. Their long hours and dedication often go unseen and they should be praised for it. But on some infrequent but important occasions this year, the basic demand of commitment and competency has not been fulfilled.

Tread carefully on Gaza crisis

Wherever it occurs, strife in the Middle East is bound to arouse strong emotions. As it should. Many students across the country have felt a need to raise money for humanitarian aid and find out more about the conflict since the recent crisis in Gaza.

A very Extraordinary NUS conference

For the past two years the National Union of Students, that distant organisation we associate with little more than discount cards, has been faced with the issue of ‘reform’.