[…]in Ireland is the executive body of the Union. It is representative of the member Students’ Unions – each one sends a voting member to the National Council. National Council may form interim policy for the union, which holds until the next scheduled Congress. The members of the USI Officer Board, including the President, report at each National Council – in effect, accounting for the work that they have done as USI officers to the students of Ireland. In addition to the main business of National Council, the day before National Council contains meetings of working groups, committees and commissions […]
[…]union on the island, whilst the largest in USI membership is University College Cork Students’ Union – so they’re among the biggest groups at Congress. At Congress, each students’ union can submit up to five motions to be discussed by the gathering – and the decision taken by the Congress then passes into the policy of USI. Debates Debates at Congress are supervised by a committee of former members of the organisation known as the Steering Committee. They chair meetings and officiate on the conduct of the discussions, but don’t take part in the debate. Only students (for our purposes […]
The Union of Students in Ireland believes education is a right, not a privilege. In an online preferendum and an extraordinary congress of the Union at University College, Dublin in mid 2012, the union voted to support the Free Fees model. Speaking at the close of the extraordinary congress, president elect of the Union John Logue said: “The position of our Union is clear. Education is a right, not a privilege – we will work with our members for the maintenance of Free Fees. I look forward to the work ahead and look forward to working with you to bring […]
[…]even win an award at the end of the year. Everyone has different interests, so if what you’re interested in isn’t already represented, then set it up yourself! Simple things that will help you settle in, they are: ‘Like’ the Students’ Union and College fan page on Facebook and for information on upcoming events, entertainments and promotions. This is the best single thing you can do to prepare for college. Sort out accommodation in advance and move in a couple of days before starting college so you are familiar with the area. Do a ‘big shop’ at the very start, get […]
Where will I find accommodation? If you are moving away from home and you’re not sure where to look for accommodation, there are a few places you could go to for advice. Contact the Students’ Union in the college you will be attending, look up various websites such as daft.ie and the college website where you’ll find details about campus accommodation. The college could have an accommodation office or someone in student services who can advise you on accommodation in the area. You can also check out homes.usi.ie. Many homeowners rent a room in their home to students who study […]
