Socialist Students organised a week of action – 7-11 November – on the student cost-of-living crisis.
Bristol
Socialist Students’ cost-of-living protest was popular. University of Bristol TV even dropped by to interview one of us.
Many students were eager to take a leaflet, as the university and student union have done little to assist struggling students.
Students were interested in learning more about socialism, and what they can do to make a difference. While there is a sense of gloom, coordinated demonstrations and increased activism can reassure people that they do have a voice.
Nick Clare
Oxford
We spent the week on campaign stalls, flyposting, and organising public meetings at the universities to demand proper maintenance grants, high-quality, low-cost accommodation provided in-house by universities, free education, and scrapping student debt.
Callum Joyce
Leeds
I spoke at our protest to criticise Leeds University for failing to help struggling students. Anthony Bracuti, who will be on strike with the University and College Union (UCU), said that PhD students have been blocked from receiving the government £650 cost-of-living payment.
Isla Defty
