[…]Students in Ireland (USI), Students’ Unions and student LGBTQ societies demonstrated outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin at 11am today (Wednesday, February 5th). There was a crowd of 50 + people that braved the bad weather to show solidarity and fight for human rights. The demonstration is taking place two days before the Winter Olympic Games commence in Sochi. Organisers of the demonstration wish Irish athletes the very best of luck in the Games. Today’s demonstration shows our solidarity with Russian LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) people. The demonstration called for: President Putin to pledge not to arrest anyone […]
[…]of the legendary Madiba. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” Yours sincerely, Joe O’Connor President Union of Students in […]
[…]be part of the strategy committee, along with the National Women’s Council, The Community Forum, The Wheel and SIPTU. USI Vice President for Campaigns attended the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) Policy and Advocacy meeting to discuss Brexit and youth homelessness. USI met with SVP to discuss the funding of higher education and the impact on lone parents and those at risk of poverty in Ireland. The VP Equality addressed an Eir ‘Ally Workshop’ event, and highlighted how almost 60% of graduates go back into the closet when they go into their new workplaces after college, and ways in […]
[…]students from overseas. Colleges are more than ever in the business of filling classrooms, and the rules allow non-EU students to be shaken down for much more money than EU students. Students from overseas pay enormous fees to study in Ireland, and Brexit may well make Ireland even more attractive. – USI has always welcomed students from across the world, and entirely understands the attractiveness of Ireland as a place to study. We are concerned by the prospect of students from overseas being exploited to alleviate the underinvestment in Ireland. As supporters of the local economy in this country, we […]
