Summary
The National Union of Students Scotland (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. It is the national representative body of Scotland, and its protection, and caring of Scottish students, having around 500,000 students that are pursuing higher education in Scotland. It was formed following the merging of NUS in Scotland with the Scottish Union of Students in 1971.
| National Union of Students Scotland | |
|---|---|
 | |
| President | Ellie Gomersall |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | 1 Papermill Wynd McDonald Road Edinburgh EH7 4QL |
| International affiliation | European Students' Union |
| National affiliation | National Union of Students of the United Kingdom |
| Website | www.nus.org.uk/scotland |
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 Ellie Gomersall.[1]
Affiliated Students' Unions edit
Students' associations in Scotland which are affiliated to NUS:
Tertiary Education:
NUS Scotland Officers edit
The full list of past officers of NUS Scotland are as follows:
NUS Scotland Chairpersons & Presidents edit
NUS Scotland Depute Presidents & Vice Presidents Education (2002–19) edit
| Years of office | Name | Institution of Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past (Position Abolished) | |||
| 2018–19 | Gemma Jones | Scotland's Rural College | |
| 2017–18 | Jodie Waite | Glasgow Caledonian University | |
| 2015–17 | Rob Henthorn | University of Aberdeen | |
| 2013–15 | Robert Foster [3] | Glasgow Caledonian University | |
| 2011–13 | Graeme Kirkpatrick | Aberdeen College | |
| 2010–11 | Jennifer Cadiz | Robert Gordon University | |
| 2009 | Elaine Ner (resigned[4]) | Carnegie College | |
| 2008–09 | Liam Burns | Heriot Watt University | |
| 2006–08 | Jill Little | University of Paisley | |
| 2005–06 | James Alexander | Heriot Watt University | |
| 2004–05 | Phyl Meyer | University of Strathclyde | |
| 2003–04 | Melanie Ward | University of Stirling | |
| 2002–03 | Ross Renton | University of Strathclyde | |
NUS Scotland Women's Officer (1992–2020) edit
| Years of office | Name | Institution of Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past (Position Abolished) | |||
| 2019–20 | Sorcha Kirker | University of the Highlands & Islands | |
| 2017–19 | Shuwanna Aaron | University of Edinburgh | |
| 2016–17 | Angela Alexander | Ayrshire College | |
| 2015–16 | Emily Beever | Aberdeen University | |
| 2014–15 | Vonnie Sandlan [5] | University of the West of Scotland | |
| 2012–14 | Stacey Devine | Reid Kerr College | |
| 2010–12 | Kelley Temple | University of Strathclyde | |
| 2008–10 | Kainde Manji | University of Stirling | |
| 2006–08 | Sarah Watson | Queen Margaret University | |
| 2004–06 | Jenny Duncan | University of Aberdeen | |
| 2003–04 | Vivienne Potter | Glasgow Caledonian University | |
| 2001–03 | Morven Proctor | University of Stirling | |
| 2000–01 | Mary McLean | Glasgow Caledonian University | |
| 1999–00 | Mandy Telford | University of Strathclyde | |
| 1998–99 | Rachel Cashman | ||
| 1997–98 | Honor Cohen | Heriot-Watt University | |
| 1996–97 | Elspeth Alexandra | University of Stirling | |
| 1995–96 | Shamin Akhtar | University of Abertay Dundee | |
| 1994–95 | Sally McGreevy | Jordanhill | |
| 1993–94 | University of Stirling | ||
| 1992–93 | Siobhan Endean | Dundee Institute of Technology | |
NUS Scotland Vice President Communities (2012–20) edit
| Years of office | Name | Institution of Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past (Position Abolished) | |||
| 2019 - 20 | Jeron Van Herk | Abertay University | |
| 2017–19 | Elena Semple | City of Glasgow College / University of Stirling | |
| 2016–17 | Conor Marshall | Abertay University | |
| 2015–16 | Gary Paterson | University of Strathclyde | |
| 2014–15 | Kirsty Haigh[3] | Edinburgh University | |
| 2013–14 | Sinéad Wylie | Glasgow Caledonian University | |
| 2012–13 | Gordon Maloney | Aberdeen University | |
See also edit
Equivalent autonomous bodies within National Union of Students of the United Kingdom:
National organisation:
References edit
- ^ "Ellie Gomersall elected next NUS Scotland President". FE News. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ "Ellie Gomersall elected next NUS Scotland President". 6 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "NUS Scotland Conference 2014: How it happened". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ "The Journal - NUS deputy resign amid elibility row". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
- ^ "NUS Scotland Women's Conference: Election Results". Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
External links edit
- NUS Scotland section of NUS home page
- NUS internal resource site for elected officers and students
- NUS Extra Card