[…]President for Welfare & Education. Lorna will take the helm of the national student movement in the midst of calls by USI for a sustainable publicly funded model for Higher Education with the Taoiseach’s comments against loan schemes or increased fees in the Dáil last week, as well as a student accommodation crisis, with an estimated 17,000 beds shortfall in the system. USI are calling for rent caps to cover purpose built student accommodation. USI President elect, Lorna Fizpatrick celebrated the win stating; “I am absolutely delighted that the students have put their trust in me to lead this movement. […]
[…]and action, on the escalating student accommodation crisis facing students and their families in finding suitable accommodation for college. Last week’s Daft.ie report showed a drop off in properties available to rent in Dublin from 4,212 in August 2012 to a mere 2,394 this year. This represents a massive drop off from figures of over 8,500 just a few short years ago. This has also led to a spike in the cost of accommodation for those fortunate enough to find a suitable place, with average rental prices in the capital increasing by 7.5% since last year. Aisling Ni Chonaire (TCD […]
[…]with USI in 2013. We are delighted that DCU students voted overwhelmingly in favour of remaining affiliated to USI. We look forward to continuing our work representing DCU students on a national level.” “DCUSU are better being a part of USI, but USI are stronger with DCUSU in it. With the campaign for a student teacher stipend coming in 2017 and the campaign against income-contingent loans raging on the power and effort from DCUSU will be key”, Hoey said. Vice President for Welfare and Dublin Region, Cian Power, said, “I’m delighted to see DCUSU staying in USI and fighting alongside […]
[…]to confirm their acceptance of the USI Officership Terms & Conditions 2017-2018 set by Finance Committee in advance of the elections which occur at Annual Congress 2017. TIMETABLE AND DEADLINES Monday 16 th January 2017, 9.00am Open of Nominations for Elections. Monday 20th February 2017, 5.00pm Close of Submission of Nominations. Monday 27th February 2017, 5.00pm Deadline for Withdrawal of Nominations. Is muidne go beannachtach USI ELECTIONS […]
[…]An Roinn Sláinte (The Department of Health) and drugs.ie to promote ways to keep our friends safe in the event of a drugs overdose. By knowing the signs and seeking prompt medical help for someone experiencing an overdose, you could save a friend’s life. We’ve teamed up to prepare new resources and information for students to help. You can see the new resources at […]
