[…]education in this general election. In addition, the Royal Irish Academy along with IUA, THEA and USI will host a debate on the future of Irish higher education and research funding on Tuesday January 28th at Trinity College Business School. To make up the funding shortfall, the representative bodies are proposing a two-part solution for the next three years until a longer-term funding model is agreed by the political system. Part one involves a commitment from the next government to increase core exchequer funding to third-level by at least €100 million per year over each of the next three years. Part […]
[…]National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) provides a structure to compare and contrast the level and standard of different qualifications. This helps you to make informed decisions about your qualification choices and to consider progression opportunities available to you. The NFQ also makes it easier for you to explain to others what qualifications you hold, or are studying for. This becomes very important when you are considering further learning or when you are applying for a job – at home or abroad. The NFQ, illustrated by the “fan diagram” is a system of ten levels. It is based on standards of knowledge, skill […]
[…]with the President’s first national seminar, which will take place later this year. USI and its member Students’ Unions have welcomed the President’s initiative and his willingness to engage with young people in a meaningful and constructive manner. Presidents from twenty three Students’ Unions will attend the meeting, along with USI’s Officer Board. The visiting Students’ Unions include: Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology National University of Ireland Galway Waterford Institute of Technology IT Tallaght National College of Ireland St. Angela’s College Sligo Dublin Institute of Technology Limerick Institute of Technology Letterkenny Institute of […]
[…]report at the heart of each institution. The principles include: democracy, transparency, inclusivity and diversity, feedback, professionalism and collegiality. “Achieving successful student engagement is not about enforcement and compliance.” Tom Boland, Chief Executive Officer of the HEA, said. “It’s about building up a meaningful culture and two-way communications. Student participation in higher education governance in Ireland is a legal requirement, but representation on various governance bodies is not sufficient on its own. Both formal and informal mechanisms, as well as parity of esteem between students and staff, are extremely important. The culture of engagement must incorporate all staff and […]
[…]the review co-chairs and other stakeholders to ensure the review is conducted in a transparent and inclusive manner.” USI will submit its newly approved Postgraduate Researchers’ Rights Charter 2022 to the PhD review. The charter advocates for employee status for researchers, a minimum living wage, payment for all work and representation in decision-making […]
