[…] USI is calling on government to urgently make provision for student accommodation in the capital and campus towns. Rents across Ireland are rising, but rises are particularly pronounced in Dublin, where there is a 13% increase in on-campus rental prices. A report by the Higher Education Authority released earlier this week highlighted high levels of drop-outs, particularly from students reliant on the student grant. Rental availability is known to be a key factor in […]
[…]For Choice ‘Repeal Mobile’, will be visiting campuses all over Ireland mobilising tens of thousands of students to canvass and campaign for a ‘Yes’ vote ahead of polling day on May 25th. Speaking ahead of the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “We’re confident that students will flood the ballot boxes, and knock on every door. This roadshow is all about making sure students are ready to vote ‘Yes’ on May 25th to remove the Eighth Amendment. We’re going to be educating students on the damages the Eighth Amendment has had on Irish people, and about the opportunities students have […]
28th February 2014 The Union of Students in Ireland and the National Women’s Council’s Y-Factor Projecthave teamed up to bring you GenCon 2014. The event is the first national student conference on gender in Ireland. The event is free of charge and takes place in NUI Galway from today with introductions and registrations (Friday 28th February 17.30pm) and the main conference is on Saturday March 1st from 9.30am until 5pm. Modules will include Pro-Choice Activism, Trans* Activism and modules relating to reproductive health rights, anti-sexual violence campaigns and LGBTQ Health. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Laura Harmon said: ”We are really delighted to […]
[…]creates awareness and empowers the students to take responsibility for the way in which they live and encourages them to reduce their impact on the environment and associated costs. We can all learn from these initiatives and it is by getting students and staff to engage that we will start to see how small changes in the way we things do can make a big difference”. After filming a new set of videos with advice when searching for accommodation (watch this space!), the Student Switch Off team, along with some of its Ambassadors got an extra treat when they joined our sponsors ‘Ben […]
gradireland partnered with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) respond to concerns from students on their employability prospects. Latest gradireland research (conducted by international research company trendence) reveals that over 62% of Ireland’s students are “worried about their future career” and only 61% believe that their course provides them “with the right skills for the labour market”. On 12 April at the RDS, gradireland #FYI will actively seek to address the key area of ‘employability skills’ at a unique, experiential Careers Showcase. Register on Eventbrite now:http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gradireland-fyi-careers-showcase-tickets-20753314723?ref=ebtnebregn “USI is delighted to be […]
