[…]to pay the SCC in large instalments, instead requiring the student to pay a monthly rate of €100. However, as Patrick points out in his column, this will not ease financial stress for students who are paying for textbooks, rent, food and general living costs. Also, the student loan scheme offered by Bank of Ireland differs to those offered in the UK, where a loan holder only starts to make repayments once they are employed and are earning to a certain level. In the United States, the government offers student loans with the Stafford scheme. Under this scheme, students don’t […]
[…]more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]for a Rainbow Wedding ceremony. The ceremony was organised to send a message to the Taoiseach – that students of Ireland want marriage equality for LGBT people. Thanks to all who volunteered and attended, including representatives from TCDSU. Photos by Conor […]
[…]president@ucdsu.ie USI Ronan Costello, Media and Communications Executive, USI. Mobile: 085 1164263 Email: […]
[…]more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]Chief Tom Boland, Monday July 16th, 17:15 – 18:00 Mary O’Rourke, Tuesday July 17th, 14:45 – 15:15 and 16:45 – 17:15 Mary Davis, Wednesday July 18th, 18:00 – 19:00 USI President John Logue said: “We are delighted that Athlone IT has agreed to host our annual training week. Its location in the heart of the midlands is ideal for student representatives from across the island to gather and prepare for the year ahead. Students’ Union Training is a unique opportunity for representatives to come together and share ideas, ahead of what will inevitably be a difficult year for Irish students. The […]
[…]elections committee has certified the following results for officers who will take office on July 1, 2012. President John Logue Member Union when first elected: University College, Dublin Students’ Union president@usi.ie Deputy President and Campaigns Officer Kate Acheson Member Union when first elected: Institute of Technology, Carlow Students’ Union kate.acheson@usi.ie Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Laura Harmon Member College when first elected: University College Cork Students’ Union laura.harmon@usi.ie Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance Cat O’Driscoll Member Union when first elected: University College Cork Students’ Union cat.odriscoll@usi.ie Vice President for Welfare Denise McCarthy Member Union when first elected: Waterford Institute of […]
