Research: National Union of Students

The NUS Research Department provides professional policy research and analysis for NUS student representatives and keeps affiliated student organisations informed of policy that impacts the lives of students.

Many of the core decisions that impact on student life, like fees, campus experiences, support services, and criteria for financial support are made on a government level. Since 1987 NUS has been the principle voice bringing student perspectives to government decision-making. NUS participates in parliamentary committee inquiries, ministerial and departmental forums and working parties. Over the years NUS’ research has been pivotal in many important reforms, winning concessions that benefit students and graduates.

The Research Department prepares NUS’ submissions and higher education reports and surveys. We also produce regular higher education briefing papers for campus student representatives, activists and other interested students.

2020

Submission to the Religious Discrimination (Consequential Ammendments) Bill 2019

2019

Submission to the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee into the Tuition Protection Bill

Submission to the Standing Committee on Community Affairs into Centrelink’s Compliance Program

Consultation paper on Micro-credentials in conjunction with CAPA

Submission on the adequacy of Newstart and related payments and alternative mechanisms to determine the level of income support payments in Australia

Feedback from NUS on the proposed amendments to the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015 (Freedom of speech)

Submission to the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Amendment (Prohibiting Academic Cheating Services) Bill 2019

Submission to the Tasmanian Government Consultation into Section 194k Evidence Act 2001

Briefing on the Federal Budget 2019

Submission to Tackling Contract Cheating