1. NUS Scotland and Bologna: the story so far Liam Burns Depute President NUS Scotland

2. Overview Introduction to NUS Scotland NUS Scotland and Europe Our project

3. NUS Scotland…. was formed in 1971 is autonomous from NUS UK is a confederation of 56 universities and colleges represents 530,000 students in Scotland this equates to 85% of students in higher education and 93% students in further education

4. NUS Scotland is here to… Promote, extend and defend the rights of students Develop and champion strong student unions

5. NUS Scotland and Europe Member of European Students Union (ESU) through NUS UK ESU represents over 11 million European students Much more potential!

6. The Projects Scottish Government Supported European Engagement (~£55,000 repeat funding) Mobility & the International Student Experience (Three year project)

7. NUS Scotland and ESU Liam Burns, member of the ESU Academic Affairs Committee Bologna Expert Participation in Leuven Ministerial Conference

8. Bologna Activity Scottish student Bologna Expert Number of events promoting mobility Participation in high level groups Mobility publications Ongoing promotion of European issues Study visits and job-shadowing

9. More information? Liam Burns liam.burns@nus-scotland.org.uk