Virgin voters
A series exposing young voices and first-time voters on the election issues that matter most to them.
Wield your student vote: have your say on mayors, regions and the EU
Explainer With less than a week to register to vote in May, here’s what students need to know about the forthcoming elections and referendum
In or out? Students use condoms to contemplate Brexit
On campuses around the UK, campaigners are doing all they can to make the Europe referendum relevant to fellow students
Student voters let Tories take key seats
The influence of student voters on the outcome of the May election wasn’t as big as expected, according to a new report
Virgin voters: how does it feel to vote in your first general election?
As new voters head to the polling station, we ask what the experience means to them
Immigration: five demands from young voters
Do young people in Scotland still care about politics?
Politics for the people: five demands from young voters
The Guardian went to Sheffield Hallam University to discuss how UK politics could better engage young people. The event was chaired by writer and presenter Rick Edwards
Are international students in the UK getting a raw deal?
High fees, NHS charges and tougher visa controls are causing international students to think twice about UK universities
Free speech at university: five demands from young voters
The Guardian went to King’s College London to find out what students think about free speech. Our panel was chaired by writer and presenter Rick Edwards
Is London's stranglehold on power a big turn-off for young voters?
Many in the north feel like Westminster is too distant and doesn’t serve them. Regional devolution may help to re-engage them
Education and fees: five demands from young voters
The Guardian went to Manchester Metropolitan University to find out what students think about the education they are paying for. Our panel was chaired by writer and presenter Rick Edwards
The climate crisis: five demands from young voters
Are you bored with the general election?
Who should pay for university education?
The tuition fees debate was a trending topic of the last parliament, and looks set to continue into the next one. But does anyone have a workable solution?
Should everyone become vegetarian?
With ethical diets on the increase among young voters, we talk to them about what they eat and why it matters politically
‘One student had a shrine to Caroline Lucas in their room’
Young people are joining the Green party in droves – but is it really the voice of youth?
Virgin voters: would you take a zero-hours contract?
Ed Milliband wants to curtail them - but some students defend the flexibility that comes with a zero-hours contract
Join us to debate the election issues that matter to young people
The Guardian is running a series of events with young experts and Guardian writers in the run up to the general election
Virgin voters: why we'll fight for a fairer education system
This week students have staged protests against the education system. We joined them to find out why
Youth mental health: is the government doing enough?
Young people struggle to find help with mental health problems – there is a lack of understanding and funding, they say
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