Hoffai'r Pwyllgor Gwaith Cenedlaethol estyn longyfarchiadau cynnes iawn at ddau o aelodau CymruX, sydd hefyd ar bwyllgor CymruX Caerdydd (Myfyrwyr Plaid Cymru), Emyr Gruffydd a Dan Lawrence yn eu llwyddiant yn is-etholiadau Cyngor Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd.
Pam na ddewch chi draw i noson gymdeithasol CymruX Caerdydd i ddathlu'u llwyddiant heno 'ma? Hon fydd y noson gymdeithasol gyntaf. Bydd yn dechrau am 7yh ym Mango's (Cathays, Caerdydd).
Llongyfarchiadau eto, fechgyn!
The National Executive Committee wishes to extend its congratulations to two of CymruX's members, who are also committee members of CymruX Cardiff (Plaid Cymru Students), Emyr Gruffydd and Dan Lawrence, in their success in Cardiff University's Student Council by-elections.
Why don't you come along to CymruX Cardiff's social evening tonight to celebrate their success? This will be the first social evening. It will start at 7pm in Mango's (Cathays, Cardiff).
Congrats once again boys!
Cerith Rhys Jones
Ar ran y Pwyllgor Gwaith / On behalf of the NEC
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Showing posts with label students. Show all posts
Friday, 21 October 2011
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Students' Union Elections not spectator sport for Cymru X
by Luke James
Cymru X Chair
Since I became involved in Cymru X in 2008 I have been in a handful of members of the Cymru X executive to stand in any students' union elections.
Last year at Swansea University I was encouraged by a Labour student to stand as a part time officer and was duly elected General Secretary.
I've also been successful in the National Union of Students' (NUS) UK conference delegates’ elections and last week was elected to serve as full time Education Officer for the next academic year.
But for the records I missed out in the NUS Wales delegates’ elections, so it wasn't all good times.
And I would stress that I have fought these elections, not as a Cymru X or Plaid Cymru candidate, but independently and with only our union members’ interests in mind.
But the point is, if it wasn't for the encouragement of a Labour student, who comes from an organisation where to fight for the top positions in every students' union is a minimum requirement, I might not have thought about standing.
If you ask me, for a youth movement of the second largest political party in the country with the talented people we have within our ranks, our record on contesting students’ union elections is embarrassing.
That’s why starting with this years students’ unions executive elections we will be encouraging our members to stand for positions in their unions, independently and to serve their members, but with the values and passion they bring to Plaid Cymru and with the support of Cymru X.
And to those people who dismiss student politics – students’ unions represent a huge amount of people and uphold the right to education amongst other things.
And from a Plaid perspective if you want to see a generation of trained and motivated activists ready to take on our opponents in the battle of ideas, door to door - then this is the place to start.
Dros Gymru!
Cymru X Chair
Since I became involved in Cymru X in 2008 I have been in a handful of members of the Cymru X executive to stand in any students' union elections.
Last year at Swansea University I was encouraged by a Labour student to stand as a part time officer and was duly elected General Secretary.
I've also been successful in the National Union of Students' (NUS) UK conference delegates’ elections and last week was elected to serve as full time Education Officer for the next academic year.
But for the records I missed out in the NUS Wales delegates’ elections, so it wasn't all good times.
And I would stress that I have fought these elections, not as a Cymru X or Plaid Cymru candidate, but independently and with only our union members’ interests in mind.
But the point is, if it wasn't for the encouragement of a Labour student, who comes from an organisation where to fight for the top positions in every students' union is a minimum requirement, I might not have thought about standing.
If you ask me, for a youth movement of the second largest political party in the country with the talented people we have within our ranks, our record on contesting students’ union elections is embarrassing.
That’s why starting with this years students’ unions executive elections we will be encouraging our members to stand for positions in their unions, independently and to serve their members, but with the values and passion they bring to Plaid Cymru and with the support of Cymru X.
And to those people who dismiss student politics – students’ unions represent a huge amount of people and uphold the right to education amongst other things.
And from a Plaid perspective if you want to see a generation of trained and motivated activists ready to take on our opponents in the battle of ideas, door to door - then this is the place to start.
Dros Gymru!
Friday, 23 January 2009
Gaza Situation
Although a ceasefire is in place, Cymru X remains deeply concerned at the situation in Gaza. The Assembly held a debate on the crisis which was very welcome and timely, and credit goes to Rhodri Glyn Thomas for starting that debate. The Assembly passed a motion indicating that they have taken on board the level of protests that have taken place in Wales over the past few weeks.
Latest developments are raising hopes that there will be peace, but if a ceasefire strengthens the blockade of Gaza it will only lead to more killing in the future and more grievances amongst the Palestinians. Any long-term solution to the conflict has to be based on justice for the Palestinian people including their right to freedom of movement, a dignified life, trade and a right to democratically elect any government they want in free and fair elections.
As students and young people, it is distressing to see the bombing of Universities in Gaza. We should also take note of the wave of University occupations and sit-ins across the UK, unfortunately none have taken place in Wales but below are some links to various student occupations, some of which are ongoing. On a positive note, many of these student occupations are having their demands met! It just shows that protest can work. Any students planning on taking action in Wales should feel free to share their ideas with us.
King's College London Occupation
Warwick Sit-In
Birmingham Occupation
Guardian article about the King's College occupation.
Latest developments are raising hopes that there will be peace, but if a ceasefire strengthens the blockade of Gaza it will only lead to more killing in the future and more grievances amongst the Palestinians. Any long-term solution to the conflict has to be based on justice for the Palestinian people including their right to freedom of movement, a dignified life, trade and a right to democratically elect any government they want in free and fair elections.
As students and young people, it is distressing to see the bombing of Universities in Gaza. We should also take note of the wave of University occupations and sit-ins across the UK, unfortunately none have taken place in Wales but below are some links to various student occupations, some of which are ongoing. On a positive note, many of these student occupations are having their demands met! It just shows that protest can work. Any students planning on taking action in Wales should feel free to share their ideas with us.
King's College London Occupation
Warwick Sit-In
Birmingham Occupation
Guardian article about the King's College occupation.
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