[…]to deliver activities to connect students with one another. The USI’s full Higher Education Delivery for Semester 1, which outlines the union’s full views and the supports that are required and been published today and is available here: HE Delivery For Semester 1 – […]
What courses are available? Only attend open days of colleges that host courses you are interested in. Think about what you want to do, is Third Level Education for you? Are you more interested in apprenticeships etc.? Eligible for the available courses? Find out what the entry requirements are, do you need to prepare a portfolio or attend an entry exam? Realistic commute? If you don’t plan on moving out of home for college, think about what is realistic for you in terms of commuting. Look at public transport options and work out how long it will take you to […]
[…]information on how to register to vote or change your vote to a new address, you can visitwww.spunout.ie/vote now for a quick and easy ‘how-to’ guide. Denise McCarthy, Deputy President/VP for Welfare, USI said: “Getting registered to vote is an imperative step for any young person who wants their voice to be heard. We urge people to get registered, get informed and use their voices to make a difference to the important issues facing us all today.” James Doorley, Deputy Director of the NYCI said: “It’s vital that young people go out and vote as it’s one of the best means which to get politicians […]
Students are gearing up to show their anger and frustration at the soaring cost of higher education, at three Union of Students in Ireland-organised protests over three days in late November. Recent research showed that getting through a four-year degree now costs students and their families over €50,000 on average. And with Government showing no signs of reducing the Student Contribution Charge or addressing the student accommodation crisis, USI is launching the Cost of College campaign. The overall Cost of College campaign will involve two sub-campaigns; the No Keys, No Degrees campaign which was launched in September as a result […]
All candidates may submit a 500 word candidate’s statement for inclusion in the main Congress Document. All candidates may also submit a photo to be printed alongside their statement. The statement and photo should be sent via email to: manager@usi.ie by 12 midday on Tuesday 18 March. Any not submitted by this time will not be included in the document, with no exceptions. All other live notices are available on the main Elections […]
