Alex Tayler was elected on a manifesto promising cheaper food, an increased bursary fund for masters students and an affordable ‘Stagecoach-First’ bus pass

Recent research shows that students who receive bursaries perform better in their degrees than if they had not received the financial aid

In a petition, they demand the university acknowledge its commitment to social responsibility and widening participation

More than 20 universities failed to reach target levels for attracting poor students, despite the offer of means-tested awards