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Axing student diversity staff ‘a retrograde step’

Activists are concerned that the NUS proposal will leave international students without a voice against xenophobia.

By: Keerthi Mohan

by Nadeem Badshah BRITAIN’S biggest students’ union has been criticised over its plans to axe diversity officers in order to cut costs. Campaigners have warned that the proposal to get rid of officials who represent ethnic minority, overseas, disabled and women students would leave undergraduates without support to tackle problems such as racism and mental health issues. The National Union of Students (NUS) is considering the move to address a £3-million deficit in its finances. Members of a new coalition called the Student Left Network is pushing for a motion of no confidence to be brought against NUS president Shakira…

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