Agenda
NUS National Conference 2020
Participating in Discussion
The Participation Guide takes you through exactly what will happen, how and when. It will guide you through exactly how to participate in our digital conference. If you or your delegates are unclear, can’t vote, or have any other questions, please contact us at membership@nus.org.uk.
Monday 30 March
Optional pre-briefings
We’ll be holding optional drop-in briefings over Skype with NUS staff and the Democratic Procedures Committee (DPC) to discuss the conference and business.
You have a choice of three timeslots to drop in to:
10am - 11am - Follow this link to join via Skype
1pm - 2pm: Follow this link to join via Skype
3pm - 4pm: Follow this link to join via Skype
Tuesday 31 March - Elections
Read the participation page for everything you need to do about business on this day.
09:00 Welcome
Presidential Address: The National President, Zamzam Ibrahim and the Chair of Democratic Procedures Committee, Naa Acquah will welcome delegates to the conference. This will be made available as video and transcript
Election Speeches: We hear from the candidates for the Positions of National President, Vice President Further Education and Vice President Higher Education Election speeches will be posted online as Videos and Transcripts
12:00 Close of Nominations for DPC Positions
Nominate yourself here
17:00 Close of Polls
FTO Elections Polls will close in the afternoon allowing enough time for delegates to hear speeches and cast votes. Delegates should ensure they are able to vote (i.e. that we hold the right email address to send them a link to vote) and any problems reported 24 hours before close of polls to membership@nus.org.uk
09:00 – 17:00 Virtual Information Point
A virtual information point will be available over Skype all day (9.00am – 5.00pm) for any queries. This will be monitored by staff and DPC members. You can also send enquiries to membership@nus.org.uk
Wednesday 1 April – Conference Policy Discussions
Read the participation page for everything you need to do about business on this day.
10:00 Choose from two live fun warm up activities!
Live DJ Zoom Party: DJ and queer activist Harry Gay is 1/3 of anti-fascist DJ collective Glamtifa, running dance parties and a radio show to penetrate London’s queer rave scene with some much-needed rowdiness. Bringing you queer pop, raucous dance classics and slaggy house beats. Most importantly he once supported Mutya Buena (the original suga).
Live Zoom Chair-Yoga: Hanna Thomas-Uose is an experienced yoga instructor, activist and digital campaigns consultant. Using a trauma-informed approach, Hanna runs a regular ‘Yoga for Activists’ programme. She’ll be leading you through stretches, postures, and breathwork all from the comfort of your chair at home.
11:00 Officer Election Result Announcement
The Deputy Returning Officer will announce the results of the elections for NUS National President, Vice President Further Education and Vice President Higher Education
11:15 Policy Voting
We’ll publish videos on each of the eight motions, including summaries and speeches for and against.
National Scrutiny Council: Speeches will be published for all NSC candidates.
Voting: Voting will open for NSC, DPC and Policy votes.
09:00 – 17:00 Virtual Information Point
A virtual information point will be available over Skype all day (9.00am – 5.00pm) for any queries. This will be monitored by staff and DPC members. You can also send enquiries to membership@nus.org.uk
Monday 6 April – Close of Polls
12:00 Close of Polls
Close of polls for NSC, DPC elections and policy voting. Delegates should ensure they are able to vote (i.e. that we hold the right email address to send them a link to vote) and any problems reported 24 hours before close of polls to membership@nus.org.uk
Printable copy - please only print if completely necessary.
