Student politics:

EUSA President-elect Matt McPherson

Last week I reported the result of the Edinburgh University Student elections with Matt McPherson taking the top job.  This article in The Journal, the fortnightly newspaper for Edinburgh students, fills in some of the background including what proved to be the dividing line on graduate contributions.  Here is an extract:

"The president-elect has been vocal in his support for a graduate contribution in Scotland, but Defend Edinburgh have taken a vigorous stance in favour of continued free education."