University of Aberdeen Conservative and Unionist Association

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Aberdeen University Conservative and Unionist Association
AbbreviationAUCUA
Formation1881
TypePolitical Association
Location
Chairman
Henry Carre
Honorary President
Andrew Bowie MP
Main organ
Executive Committee
Affiliations Conservative Future Scotland
Website https://www.ausa.org.uk/societies/society/aucua

The Aberdeen University Conservative and Unionist Association (AUCUA) is a student Conservative association formed in 1881. It is the third oldest Conservative student association in the United Kingdom.

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It consists of an executive committee that consists of six positions where members are elected annually at the association's AGM. It is directly affiliated to the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and the Aberdeen University Students' Association.

Notable former members

Current Committee

Below are the members of the 143rd committee...

Chairman

Media

Members of the association have, in recent years, been interviewed by various news outlets such as euronews, Sky News and BBC Newsnight. They also maintain an active relationship with the Aberdeen University Student Newspaper 'The Gaudie' and regularly provide speakers to the Aberdeen Student Radio for discussion and debate.

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