For the Government to reverse the decision taken in Budget 2011 and decrease the qualifying criteria for the non-adjacent rate of the grant from 45km to 24km. The current qualifying distance of 45km intends to take into account a reasonable distance which students may commute on a daily basis. However this puts many students at an disadvantage – especially those from outside major urban areas for various reasons. Reasons include some rural public transport links are poor to the point that students miss early or late lectures Example: Birr Co. Offaly, population 5,800 is 40km from its nearest third level […]
USI and Maynooth Students’ Union will host the 2012 Mature Students Convention at NUI Maynooth on 13 October 2012 Register Here The event is a good networking opportunity for mature students and mature students’ societies. There will be training provided on issues such as time management, budgeting, minding your mental health, running a mature students society and opportunities for mature students to give feedback on how their issues can be best represented. Lunch will be provided and registration is €10, payable on the […]
The coronavirus outbreak is a particularly challenging time for third level students. In addition to being worried about coronavirus, you may be stressed about exams, finances, or your accommodation situation. Dealing with all of this and adapting to a new routine can be tough. You may be drinking differently at home than you would in a social setting. Yet alcohol can make stressful times feel even worse, affecting the quality of our sleep, making our immune system less effective, and impacting on our relationships with others. Due to the rapid changes in our lives as a result of the pandemic, […]
The partners of the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) are seeking applications for the position of Development Coordinator on a fixed-term contract to 31st December 2021. The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) was launched in 2016 to develop a national vision for enhancing and embedding student engagement within higher education. NStEP is a joint initiative of the Union of Students of Ireland (USI), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). NStEP develops and supports student engagement in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Student engagement is underpinned by the principle of “student as partner”. Role The Development Coordinator […]
USI will be covering the 2014 Budget via liveblog right here. This should refresh automatically – there is no need to refresh the […]
