[…]Flynn, James Kavanagh and Clare Rose Thornton. The video of the panel can be watched here. Thousands of students across the country participated in #Strike4Repeal and the Colaition to Repeal the 8th Amendment’s #March4Repeal on International Women’s Day, Wednesday March 8th, in overwhelming support for a repeal of the 8th amendment. USI took part with students from Maynooth University, Trinity College Dublin and NUI Galway. USI Hosts the ESC33 In Galway: The President and the Deputy President hosted the European Students’ Convention in NUI Galway, in partnership with NUIGSU. The event welcomed 80 student leaders and activists from 36 countries. […]
[…]no matter how minor the offence committed. This legislation is of enormous importance to the thousands of people in Ireland who have difficulty accessing work, education/training and even home insurance for one stupid mistake, usually made when they were younger (aged 18-21), for which they received a conviction such as a fine or probation, and for which they continue to be punished for the rest of their lives. This legislation is not about letting people off; it is about giving people a second chance, after they have served their punishment (whether a fine, probation, community service or custodial sentence) and […]
[…]the success of Rent Strikes in the UK and emerging Rent Strike groups in Ireland, the national student movement have voted unanimously to support these campaigns focused on campus owned student accommodation in Ireland. A Rent Strike involves withholding rent in a form of protest of the cost of student accommodation, with the objective of a reduction of rent from on campus accommodation providers. Collective action and Rent Strikes have proven extremely effective thus far, victories include a £1.2 million rent cut at UK based colleges UCL and a 35% backdated rent cut at Goldsmiths, UK. USI Vice President […]
[…]fruit, water, tea/coffee and cupcakes on arrival. On Saturday there will be tea/coffee, water, fruit and more cupcakes, followed by hot lunch in the canteen at 12:30pm.[/show_hide] I have attached a list of all hotels in town and the rates, though I would recommend a few places though depending on your own preferences: [show_hide title=”Accommodation”] The Manor West(it’s the first hotel on the left as you enter Tralee, and it has a nice gym with pool, sauna etc.) The Carton (not too close to the campus but a nice hotel, with gym) The Meadow Lands (Closet to the North Campus) The Grand (It’s […]
[…]for student teachers to compensate for expenses such as transport, clothing, classroom resources and materials and loss of part time earnings while on placement. Without government action on this there was a very real fear that success in school placement could become a factor of ability to pay rather than ability to teach.” The unions are inviting students and teachers to take part in a national survey to gain further insight into the current situation facing student teachers today and issues faced by graduates. The unions will be seeking a meeting with Minister for Education Richard Bruton to discuss how […]
