[…]Students in Ireland will hold a world record attempt on 25 April at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.* Online event registration for Big Love – USI marriage equality World Record Attempt powered by Eventbrite The event will consist of an attempt to form a large number of people into the shape of a heart. There is no current record for this feat, though similar records have been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
[…]City University this week for their annual Students’ Union Training (SUT). Both USI and NUS-USI are committed to campaigning for a yes vote in the spring 2015 referendum and USI has a clear mandate to register and mobilise students to vote. USI has also recently called for reform to the voter registration process in Ireland to create a facility for online voter registration and one rolling register. Laura Harmon, USI President said: ‘Polls consistently show that the large majority of young people are in favour of marriage equality in Ireland and the student vote cannot be underestimated. Young people can […]
[…]know what you’re all thinking. Ah, life as a young start-up in Dublin: it’s all wall-to-wall ping-pong tables, snazzy offices and constant networking drinks with millionaire venture capitalists aboard private planes. That or five nerds in tracksuit pants manically coding in a damp basement somewhere while their boss scrambles to secure funding and keep the lights on. But screw the Hollywood clichés for a minute. The real truth of start-up life lies somewhere in between. Yes, there’s plenty of coffee-fueled brainstorming sessions where we plan world domination; there’s also late nights, almost-missed deadlines and panicky last-minute sales pitches. We’re a […]
[…]student renters and renters who hold a traditional lease. For too long students have had sub-par rental rights and the COVID-19 pandemic really brought this home to many. We are hopeful that Government will recognise this tomorrow and indicate their support for the bill. “Such support would enable us to continue the really important conversation of addressing the dysfunctional student accommodation market, which mostly consists of luxury accommodation that is completely beyond the reach of the majority of students.” The Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Act 2021 is due to be debated in the Dáil at 10am on Wednesday morning with the vote […]
[…]as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, when it comes to assessment. To that end, we are engaging in on-going discussion with a range of stakeholders to ensure students are supported throughout this uncertain period. We recognise the numerous consequences this may bring for students; many of whom are having difficulties in accessing the internet, may not have the devices to engage in online assessment, may be caring for family members who are unwell or are unwell themselves. We have been constructively engaging on a national level with stakeholders from across the sector through the Tertiary Education Sector Group, which […]
