NHSF (UK) National News
Brexit Confirmed
On Friday morning, we awoke to the news that the United Kingdom had voted to leave the European Union. This decision to leave earned 51.9% of the vote compared to 48.1% who voted to remain. It seemed that after this announcement, we were constantly being given pieces...
Bremain, Brexit, Undecided – Make Your Voice Heard
Thursday 23 June 2016 – a date we must all put in our calendar as this will be the day we vote to either remain or exit the European Union (EU). It is important that we use our vote – whether you are in or out, make your voice heard! For more information about EU...
UK Local Elections 2016
A South Asian, Sadiq Khan, was elected as Mayor of London for the first time, highlighting how multicultural the capital is. With less than 45% of the city's population being White British, the colour of one's skin is becoming much less important for elected...
UK Elections 2016 Survey Report
The National Hindu Students' Forum (UK) undertook a member opinion survey to better understand and gauge voting intentions of the Hindu student community in the UK, in view of current elections. The aim was to understand the most important issues affecting students in...
NHSF (UK) welcomes you to our 25th anniversary!
On Saturday 19th March 2016 at Shree Hindu Community Centre, Birmingham, NHSF (UK) stakeholders witnessed the launch of the 25th Anniversary year. The launch was marked with a presentation showcasing both the advances and achievements of our organisation over the last...
Maintenance Grants Cut
UK Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the current maintenance grant is to be scrapped and replaced by a loans system, affecting students starting University in September 2016. When the government tripled tuition fees in 2012, they attempted...
UK Students Welcome Modi
NHSF Imperial Was it worth sitting in a chilly Wembley Stadium for well over 4 hours waiting to get a glimpse of the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the UK in over a decade? Absolutely! The whole event was a true spectacle showcasing and celebrating the best of...
Why should we vote?
Less than 50% of students turned out to vote in the last general election. We’re labelled as lazy, uninterested and apathetic when it comes to elections. Apparently, we just don’t care! Why is it then, that 9 in 10 students came out to vote in the referendum in...
In Unity Lies Strength
‘In Unity Lies Strength ‘ A phrase often heard of by many, but how can we take apply this proverb to the recent Scottish referendum? On the 18th September 2014 Scotland took to the polls in an eagerly awaited referendum, with fierce campaigning on both sides lasting...
A Tribute to Shri Arjan ji Vekaria
The National Hindu Students’ Forum (UK) is shocked and deeply saddened this morning to hear of the sudden passing away of Shri Arjan ji Vekaria, President of the Hindu Forum of Britain. Arjan ji was a supporter of the NHSF (UK) and came to several university events...