

Visegrad special
Jan 10, 2025
Katie Jackson, the Faculty of Humanities Officer at the University of Manchester SU, Seán Keaney, Academic Officer in Ireland, Gary Hughes, CEO of Durham SU, and Matush Lukacka from Slovakia share engaging insights on student life across the Visegrad countries. They discuss impactful protests for democracy, affordable housing initiatives, and the importance of student governance. Topics like disability support and mental health provisions highlight the contrasts between student experiences in Central Europe and the UK, revealing a dynamic landscape of advocacy and change.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Visegrad Countries: Insights from a Study Tour
01:34 • 2min
Navigating Disability Support in Education
03:11 • 18min
Student Retention and Housing Challenges in Slovakia
21:10 • 13min
Challenges in Housing Strategies and Student Rights
34:29 • 6min
Exploring Student Rights and Engagement in Poland
40:27 • 21min
Contrasting Student Support: Free Transport in Slovakia and Perceptions in the UK
01:01:54 • 2min
Mental Health Progress in University Settings
01:04:23 • 3min