Mae Cymru’n brin o £1.9 biliwn o ran gwariant addysg uwch oherwydd rheolau benthyciadau myfyrwyr y Trysorlys, yn ôl dadansoddiad newydd
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Wales short of £1.9 billion in higher education spending because of Treasury student loan rules, new analysis finds
I weld y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg, cliciwch yma. -
Mae Jennifer Taylor wedi'i hethol yn Llywydd NUS Cymru
To read this page in English, click here. Etholwyd Jennifer Taylor yn Llywydd nesaf NUS Cymru, yn dilyn pleidlais gan gynrychiolwyr ar draws mudiad myfyrwyr Cymru. Bydd Jennifer, sydd ar hyn o bryd yn Llywydd Caerfyrddin yn Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Cymru y Drindod Dewi Sant, yn dechrau yn ei swydd... -
Jennifer Taylor elected NUS Cymru President
I weld y dudalen hon yn Gymraeg, cliciwch yma. Jennifer Taylor has been elected as the next NUS Cymru President, following a ballot of representatives across Wales' student movement. Jennifer, who is currently Carmarthen President at University of Wales Trinity Saint David Students’ Unions, will take up their post from July 2026 for a... -
NUS Cymru Welcomes £1 Bus Scheme
Today I attended the launch of the Government's £1 bus scheme pilot in Newport. Transport is one of the main concerns raised with NUS from learners across Wales, so to see this scheme launched is good news. NUS has long been in conversations with both Government and political parties about how... -
A Month in the Trenches: Fighting for Students Across Wales (and Beyond!)
Hey everyone, What a whirlwind month it's been. If you've been wondering what I've been up to, grab a paned, because I've got a lot to share. From the heart of Welsh student life to the halls of power, it's been a non-stop journey. -
"Without immediate and meaningful change, the future of higher education in Wales looks increasingly uncertain."
It’s no secret that universities in Wales are facing significant challenges—nor should it come as a shock to the government. The warning signs have been evident for years, with almost every Welsh university asking staff to leave voluntarily and some resorting to even more drastic measures. The recent announcement from... -
NUS Cymru Responds to Welsh Government's Extension of Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Eligibility
NUS Cymru welcomes the Welsh Government's announcement to extend the eligibility criteria for the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), a move that will support more students from low-income households. This decision comes at a critical time as students continue to face significant financial challenges due to the rising cost of living. -
Statement from NUS Cymru on rise in Welsh university tuition fees
The Welsh Government has today announced an increase in tuition fees to £9,535, in line with the UK Government, alongside a 1.6% increase in maintenance loans. While NUS Cymru welcomes the maintenance loan increase as a step toward supporting students, we remain deeply concerned about the rising burden of student... -
58% of Welsh students are skipping meals due to rising accommodation costs
New National Union of Students Cymru research reveals 32% of Welsh students are struggling to pay rent every month, with 11% of those relying on foodbanks.
