[…]with the Union of Students in Ireland.” Joanne Smith, 1st year studying HRM, said, “It’s great to have our students represented at a national level so we can work to together and continue to fight for students’ rights and publicly funded education.” Petra McDonough, 4th year studying HRM, added, “It is really important for NCI to be a part of USI because we as a college have a lot to give and USI strengthens the voice of students, whether they come from a small or big college because it is stronger to stand as one.” Founded in 1959, USI is […]
[…]with the Union of Students in Ireland.” Joanne Smith, 1st year studying HRM, said, “It’s great to have our students represented at a national level so we can work to together and continue to fight for students’ rights and publicly funded education.” Petra McDonough, 4th year studying HRM, added, “It is really important for NCI to be a part of USI because we as a college have a lot to give and USI strengthens the voice of students, whether they come from a small or big college because it is stronger to stand as one.” Founded in 1959, USI is […]
[…]one. Often this means challenging the status quo or the way we always saw ‘the world’, and that can be unsettling, but it’s absolutely necessary. ‘I am honoured to receive this award with USI and thank those shortlisted for the work they do for students.’ Shortlisted for this award were, ‘Out in UL’, ‘GiG Soc (NUI Galway)’, ‘DCU LGBTA Society’. The GALAS were set up by GCN and the National LGBT Federation (NXF) to honour LGBT+ people and organisations for their contributions to Irish society. The awards are also to honour politicians, employers and others who are committed to advancing […]
[…]couches/floors and cars In two cases students stated they sleep on the streets 429 out of 7,000 homeless on the night Census 2016 was taken were students. Lease/license agreements and RTB 70% students in PBSA have a signed lease agreement 9 in 10 respondents have signed an agreement in digs-style accommodation Less than half of those who stay in privately rented accommodation, have signed a written contract 26% of students don’t know if their property has been registered with RTB (in privately rented accommodation) Cost of accommodation 75% of students pay for their own accommodation during term time 58% of […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results urging important next steps to be taken after celebration. Today is a milestone in the lives of these students, and USI hopes that students have received the results that will see them enter third-level education. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Today is a tense and anxious day for Leaving Certificate students receiving their results. Remember, if you’re happy or disappointed with your results you should still be proud of your achievement of getting past one of the toughest moments of your education.” Prospective students […]
