Adam Smith College Students' Association
The Adam Smith College Students’ Association organises campaigns and social activities and also provides support services and confidential help for College students.
The Students' Association caused controversy in 2005 when they rejected the name of Adam Smith, stating that "He is associated with socio-economic policies that work against the people, that were synonymous with Thatcherite and Reaganite governments". Instead they chose to use the name, Jennie Lee Students’ Association, after a local socialist MP.
In April 2008, the students took the decision rename the association the Adam Smith College Students' Association.
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