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| Join us to debate the election issues that matter to young people | Join us to debate the election issues that matter to young people |
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| In the run up to the election the Guardian is running a series of events which focus on the issues that affect young voters. Rick Edwards will host a panel of experts and Guardian writers as we explore election issues. From climate change, to freedom of speech and immigration – young people talk and politicians listen. | In the run up to the election the Guardian is running a series of events which focus on the issues that affect young voters. Rick Edwards will host a panel of experts and Guardian writers as we explore election issues. From climate change, to freedom of speech and immigration – young people talk and politicians listen. |
| The topics and locations of the events will be: | The topics and locations of the events will be: |
| Climate change | Climate change |
| “Young people should care about the environment for one morbid reason – we’re the ones who’ll be affected most by climate change. | “Young people should care about the environment for one morbid reason – we’re the ones who’ll be affected most by climate change. |
| “We need to change our relationship with the environment now, because in a few decades’ time we don’t want to be telling our kids how we could have done something, but didn’t.” | “We need to change our relationship with the environment now, because in a few decades’ time we don’t want to be telling our kids how we could have done something, but didn’t.” |
| Jack Stapleton, 19, a first year at the University of Sussex. | Jack Stapleton, 19, a first year at the University of Sussex. |
| What will be discussed: Within months of the election, the UN summit in Paris will form an agreement to tackle climate change. What are the major challenges facing us and what can be done to face them? Should there be carbon emissions targets in party manifestos? Is fracking an option? Can divestment work or should we focus green technology? | What will be discussed: Within months of the election, the UN summit in Paris will form an agreement to tackle climate change. What are the major challenges facing us and what can be done to face them? Should there be carbon emissions targets in party manifestos? Is fracking an option? Can divestment work or should we focus green technology? |
| How to get tickets: Hosted at the University of Sussex on Wednesday 15 April, from 7 - 8.30pm. Tickets £5. More info here. | How to get tickets: Hosted at the University of Sussex on Wednesday 15 April, from 7 - 8.30pm. Tickets £5. More info here. |
| Higher education | Higher education |
| “Education is becoming more of a privilege and less of a right.” | “Education is becoming more of a privilege and less of a right.” |
| Harry Blain, a conflict studies master’s student at London School of Economics. | Harry Blain, a conflict studies master’s student at London School of Economics. |
| What will be discussed: Is the concept of a UK-wide system of higher education under threat and is it worth protecting? Will England’s £9,000 tuition fee cap be reduced or increased? Is the student loan system fair? One lecturer was recently fired for reportedly not securing enough funding for their university - is the funding balance wrong? | What will be discussed: Is the concept of a UK-wide system of higher education under threat and is it worth protecting? Will England’s £9,000 tuition fee cap be reduced or increased? Is the student loan system fair? One lecturer was recently fired for reportedly not securing enough funding for their university - is the funding balance wrong? |
| How to get tickets: Hosted at the Shed, Manchester on Friday 17 April, from 7-8.30pm. Tickets £5. More info here. | How to get tickets: Hosted at the Shed, Manchester on Friday 17 April, from 7-8.30pm. Tickets £5. More info here. |
| Freedom of speech | Freedom of speech |
| “Freedom of speech on campus must be talked about. We need to think about the repercussions of the counter-terrorism bill, and universities spying on students, like in Cambridge. These things are an attack on free speech and we should be worried about them.” | “Freedom of speech on campus must be talked about. We need to think about the repercussions of the counter-terrorism bill, and universities spying on students, like in Cambridge. These things are an attack on free speech and we should be worried about them.” |
| Michael Segalov, 21, communications officer at the University of Sussex | Michael Segalov, 21, communications officer at the University of Sussex |
| What will be discussed: The Government wants to be able to veto and ban those they deem “extremist” from speaking at universities and other publicly funded bodies. How closely should universities work with security services? Is freedom of speech absolute or are the new terror laws an infringement too far? | |
| How to get tickets: Hosted at King’s College London on Monday 20 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. | |
| Does Westminster work for us? | Does Westminster work for us? |
| What will be discussed: Is Westminster working on behalf of the whole country or are vested interests in London shifting the balance unfairly? Is devolution an option? Meanwhile statistics show that young people in particular are increasingly disengaged from politics but is apathy to blame, or does the failure lay with politicians? | |
| How to get tickets: Hosted at Sheffield Hallam University, Thursday 23 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. | How to get tickets: Hosted at Sheffield Hallam University, Thursday 23 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. |
| Housing | Housing |
| “The government should be supporting young renters more. I worked out that 80% of my loan goes on rent, excluding bills, and it’s frustrating.” | “The government should be supporting young renters more. I worked out that 80% of my loan goes on rent, excluding bills, and it’s frustrating.” |
| Joelle Owusu, 21, a student at Aberdeen University. | Joelle Owusu, 21, a student at Aberdeen University. |
| What will be discussed: Rents across Bristol are spiraling out of control but the quality of accommodation is worsening. It’s a tough time to rent but with house prices skyrocketing will tomorrow be any better? Is it now just a pipe dream to want to own your own home and what of the developers laying siege to the city? If the housing market is out of control then what can be done about it? | What will be discussed: Rents across Bristol are spiraling out of control but the quality of accommodation is worsening. It’s a tough time to rent but with house prices skyrocketing will tomorrow be any better? Is it now just a pipe dream to want to own your own home and what of the developers laying siege to the city? If the housing market is out of control then what can be done about it? |
| How to get tickets: Hosted at Bristol University, Friday 24 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. | How to get tickets: Hosted at Bristol University, Friday 24 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. |
| Immigration | Immigration |
| “The government is basking in the glory of how much it has done to reduce immigration by scapegoating non-EU international students.” | “The government is basking in the glory of how much it has done to reduce immigration by scapegoating non-EU international students.” |
| Shreya Paudel, international students’ officer at the National Union of Students (NUS). | Shreya Paudel, international students’ officer at the National Union of Students (NUS). |
| What will be discussed: Is immigration a burden or blessing? As Ukip calls for a five-year ban on state schools for immigrants, is it right to be concerned about public services and community cohesion? Are we becoming a nation divided or should we celebrate multicultural Britain? | |
| How to get tickets: Hosted at Birmingham Business School, Monday 27 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. | How to get tickets: Hosted at Birmingham Business School, Monday 27 April, from 7pm. Tickets £5. More info here. |
| Keep up with the latest on Guardian Students: follow us on Twitter at @GdnStudents – and become a member to receive exclusive benefits and our weekly newsletter. | Keep up with the latest on Guardian Students: follow us on Twitter at @GdnStudents – and become a member to receive exclusive benefits and our weekly newsletter. |