Aaron Porter
Aaron writes for Left Foot Forward on higher education. He is the president of the National Union of Students (NUS). Aaron studied English Literature at the University of Leicester and served as a sabbatical officer at the students’ union.
New student loans chiefs must get a grip to avoid fresh crisis
The calamitous incompetence of the Student Loans Company last autumn leaves both resignations well overdue, and is something that NUS has long been calling for.
Will Lib Dems keep their pledge to oppose tuition fees rise?
The dust has barely settled on the new Cabinet appointments, and today the Russell Group of universities has advocated the removal of the cap on student fees.
More than 1,000 PPCs sign pledge to oppose rise in tuition fees
More than 1,000 candidates have signed the NUS pledge committing to vote against higher tuition fees & push for a fairer alternative during the next Parliament.
Parties must come clean on fees to win student vote
Just a third of 16-25 year olds voted at the 2005 general election; as we approach polling day the main parties are attempting to engage young people.