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NUS Sikh Student Conference
There is currently limited representation of Sikh Students within the student movement, on a national level. Many other student faith groups are represented nationally through organisations such as Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS), Union of Jewish Students (UJS), National Hindu Student Forum (NHSF) and UCCF; the Christian Unions, amongst others.
NUS is very interested to hear the views and experiences of Sikh students and societies; and provide and provide an opportunity for Sikh societies from across the UK to meet and network.
• consult with Sikh students
– on specific issues and barriers Sikh students face in Higher (and Further) education
– To identify specific challenges and barriers Sikh societies face, and what support might be useful from a national representative body and students’ unions
– Ideas they have for national Sikh student representation
• inform Sikh students about the national student movement and NUS (priority campaigns etc)
– empower Sikh students to have a voice and take leadership positions
This event in being organised in partnership with Kirat Raj Singh, Education and Welfare Officer of Birmingham City University SU and Varinder Singh, NUS Trustee.
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Who should attend?
The event is for Sikh students and officers only.
How much will it cost?
The conference in free to attend and lunch will be provided with refreshments throughout the day.
How to register?
Register by 12pm on Friday 12th October by visiting:
http://
(Please note there are limited places which will be given on a first come first serve basis. Once all the places have been filled we will close registration.)
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AGENDA
10.00 – 10.30 Registration
10.30 – 11.30 Opening Plenary
11.30 -12.30 Group discussion
12.30 – 1.30 Networking Lunch
1.30 – 2.30 Group discussion
2.30 – 3.30 Student voice and national representation – collectivism and solidarity
3.30 – 4.15 Key note speaker (tbc)
4.15 -4.30 Evaluation & Wrap Up