Megan Dunn (NUS president)

Megan Dunn (born 1990/91) is a former president of the UK's National Union of Students who held the post from 2015 to 2016.[1][2][3] She had previously been the President of Aberdeen University Students' Association.[4]

Megan Dunn
57th President of the National Union of Students
In office
1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016
Preceded byToni Pearce
Succeeded byMalia Bouattia
Personal details
Born1990 or 1991 (age 33–34)[1]
Alma materUniversity of Aberdeen

Dunn was elected as President of the NUS in April 2015.[1] She sought re-election in April 2016, but was defeated by Malia Bouattia.[5]

Dunn campaigned for the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union in the 2016 referendum, having been appointed to the board of the Britain Stronger in Europe campaign.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Young-Powell, Abby (22 April 2015). "Megan Dunn elected president of National Union of Students". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  2. ^ Gurney, Josie (22 April 2015). "Megan Dunn elected as NUS president: 'we will make sure students aren't lied to again'". Telegraph. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  3. ^ Havergal, Chris (5 May 2016). "Megan Dunn faces NUS leadership challenge | Times Higher Education (THE)". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  4. ^ Havergal, Chris (30 April 2015). "Unite to fight for common goals, NUS president-elect tells activists". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  5. ^ Kelsey, Rick (28 May 2016). "Is the NUS on the verge of breaking up?". BBC News. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  6. ^ Leftly, Mark (10 October 2015). "EU referendum: Caroline Lucas and NUS president unveiled as members of In Campaign board | The Independent". The Independent. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2016.