[…]to join back-to-back lectures, and robust measures must be put in place at both an institutional and national level to monitor and maintain standards. Connectivity issues should be addressed through dedicated on campus space or regional access points. Consideration of the needs of students on placement, particularly those in professionally accredited courses need to be considered as a priority, in close consultation with professional bodies and Students’ Unions.” Other required measures include all higher-education institutions committing to establishing student experience committees focused on monitoring and enhancing the wider student experience and – supported by Government – ensuring the provision of generous […]
[…]The Republic of Ireland has three constituencies which are Dublin (3 MEPs), South (4 MEPs), and Midlands–North-West (4 MEPs) Did you know registering to vote is easy too? Check if you’re on the register of electors first by clicking here! If not, download a copy of the RFA2 form here and get it stamped by your local Garda! DITSU debating at Congress 2018 as part of the project to get students informed about the EU About The overall project Europe’s Future seeks to build on learning gathered from The Wheel’s previous […]
[…]organisation’s annual report released on Thursday. This follows the concerning findings from the USI and NUI Galway Active Consent’s Sexual Experiences Survey published in June, which found that 29% of female, 10% of male, and 28% of non-binary students reported “non-consensual penetration by incapacitation, force, or threat of force during their time in college”. The USI has contacted Sexual Violence Centre CEO Mary Crilly to reiterate the union’s support for the centre and its important campaign for a zero-tolerance approach to the problem. USI Vice-President for Welfare, Clare Austick said: “While a lot of work has been done in raising […]
[…]will continue to give them our full support. We encourage our other member unions to follow suit, and USI will fully support them […]
[…] 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 […]
