[…]are among the key issues being raised by the Union of Students in Ireland at today’s (Monday) pre-budget submission lobbying day in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. USI representatives have been joined by Students’ Union officers from across Ireland to lobby the TDs, including Government ministers, who are attending the event. ‘A Living Crisis, A Student Crisis,’ USI’s costed pre-budget submission sets out the significant and increasing financial barriers facing students and potential students in Ireland. Among the key asks in ‘A Living Crisis, A Student Crisis’ are: A €1,000 reduction to the Student Contribution Charge Legislation to protect students in ‘digs’ accommodation An increase of €1,000 to the SUSI grant and increased income thresholds Capital grants for universities and colleges to build strictly affordable student accommodation Reducing the cost […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is now recruiting two staff to join its Dublin-based operation. Applying Candidates should apply by forwarding a CV and a letter stating the title of the role applied for and outlining your suitability for the role (with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to arrive by 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, to: The Recruitment Officer The Union of Students in Ireland Portview House Thorncastle Street Ringsend Dublin 4 Or by email to info@usi.ie. The subject line should state your name and the reference code for the job. The Roles are: Public Relations Executive […]
[…]Chlamydia. Launching the new chlamydia information booklet HIV Ireland alongside USI and Spunout today also, Susan Donlon, HIV Ireland, said “We are delighted to support SHAG Week events once again in 2017, and to partner with the USI to reach a core audience of young people with sexual health messages. Most people with Chlamydia will not have any symptoms and during SHAG Week we want to raise awareness of the importance of regular STI testing which is available free at public and community-based clinics around Ireland, including at HIV Ireland.” ENDS Editors Notes 1. USI is the national representative […]
