[…]same supports to students fleeing Gaza that were rightly given to students fleeing Ukraine due to Russia’s illegal invasion. Despite the fact that most of the people the Department of Foreign Affairs has managed to evacuate from Gaza also hold Irish citizenship, Gazan students are not getting any supports here. USI has been working with these students who are having a lot of problems securing admission to Irish higher education institutions, and if they do manage to get in, they are left in a state of limbo regarding fees and other […]
[…]media, it’s safe to say that people here today have contributed massively to their own campuses and the student movement nationally. “Nominees and winners are in prime positions to make contacts, enhance their CVs, and gain huge confidence in their abilities. The awards attracted a particularly high standard of application, and the standard is increasing every year. Reading some applications has confirmed why I fight for students everyday. I look forward to celebrating student success tonight.” The award categories include student campaigns, activism, online and print media, volunteering and community engagement. For those working in college newspapers and student media […]
[…]visiting homes.usi.ie.” It is best to contact the homeowners by mobile phone and discuss the house rules before moving in. In case of any queries USI provides an online support to website users on homes@usi.ie. Homes.usi.ie also offers accommodation advice. The union note that there are offers advertised on mainstream websites that openly discriminate against students, but homes.usi.ie offers student-friendly accommodation and it is free of charge both for students and […]
[…]Unions and working to further the cause of international students will be key for DITSU and USI. I was very happy to see an excellent DITSU team elected and I look forward to seeing what these officers will bring to USI next year”. Speaking at the count today, referendum campaign lead and Vice President for Welfare, Cian Power, said, “Being the Vice President for the Dublin Region and leading this referendum showed the mettle of USI. Officers from NUIGSU, QUBSU, IT Tralee SU, GMITSU, AITSU, TCDSU, DCUSU, DKITSU, IADTSU, IT Carlow SU, WITSU, LITSU, and students of DIT came together […]
