Student occupations against tuition fees being held

Posted 30 Nov 2010

Students across the country are taking part in occupations, which may involve walkouts or sit-ins, against the proposed hike in tuition fees today (November 30th).

President of the National Union of Students (NUS) Aaron Porter has announced his support for the protests although he has urged students not to be involved with violence, reports BBC News.

He released a statement yesterday (November 29th) on the NUS website, which read: "I want to be clear and unequivocal in my support of student led, non-violent protest".

Mr Porter advised students to work with their student unions and to ensure their actions are aimed at the right people – MPs.

This is the third time that young people have staged a protest against the plans to increase tuition fees to as much as £9,000 at some establishments from 2012.

It is feared that an increase in tuition fees will put off those from a poorer background from going to university.

An alternative to university could be a TEFL course, which costs from £130, and trains people to teach English abroad.

By Abigail Parris
 

Category: Teaching and Learning