[…]starting in July. Murphy clarified that college owned accommodation would also be covered in the legislation. This has come one year after students protested and highlighted outrageous rent hikes in accommodation near DCU and NUI Galway with the Shanowen Shakedown and Cuirt Shakedown campaigns, and sustained campaigns under the Raise The Roof banner. This amendment now has to go to a report stage in the Dáil and then through the Seanad. The Union of Students in Ireland and it’s members were commended on the work done thus far on the matter around the table of the Oireachtas Housing Committee. […]
The Student and Learner Wellbeing and Engagement Working Group that reports to the Tertiary Education Sector Steering group chaired by the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science is requesting submissions from parties interested in sharing their activities or research that will support the goals of the Working Group. The aim of the working group is to support student and learner wellbeing and engagement during COVID-19. We recognise there are many challenges facing students and we want to help address those challenges. There are many organisations and groups undertaking research or running programmes and initiatives that would […]
[…]90% of students in favour combined with the high turn-out among young voters, was a key factor in the success of the Yes campaign “ “In October 2014 we embarked on a focused Voter Registration promotion and continued this process into 2015 with our Supplementary Register drive. We also launched our Yes referendum campaign early in mid-January and introduced our #makegráthelaw and www.voteforlove.ie online campaign. We engaged students throughout the country through campus speeches, information leaflets, canvassing workshops and made it a fun experience through our world record for the largest ever human Love Heart. We also made extensive use […]
[…]and the taxpayer fund our higher education institutions. It is crucial that we have trust in their governance. Students in Ireland currently pay the second highest fees in Europe and now we are concerned how these fees are being spent. Before there can be any decision made on a new model to fund higher education we must have full faith that good governance and accountability procedures are being adhered to in our higher education institutions. Hoey continued to raise concerns that “While investigations into these allegations is being made, it would be reckless for our Government to rush into any […]
[…]provide students with the opportunity to nominate teachers, who have demonstrated excellence in their teaching and impacted their students’ lifelong learning. We are honoured that Mary McAleese has come on board as our Patron. Her chairmanship of the Modernisation of Higher Education in Europe Group has provided a vital blueprint for developing teaching and learning. As an individual she exemplifies lifelong learning and we warmly welcome her support as we work towards our goal of enhancing the quality of the learning experience for all students in Irish higher education.” Mary McAleese said: “I am delighted to endorse the establishment of […]
