[…]from it. The training covers areas such as campaigning tactics, academic representation, student finance and SUSI, postgrad experiences and events in the ‘new normal’. We’re making sure that Students’ Union officers from across the country are prepared to support all students in the new academic year.” There are six new faces on the USI Executive this year, with Clare Austick, Adam Clarke, Ellen Fearon, Ciara Kealy, Megan O’Neill and Gary Tobin all joining the team. Lorna Fitzpatrick remains President having been elected to a second term, while Kevin McStravock and Clíodhna Ní Dhufaigh both stay in the roles of Academic […]
[…]in Ennis, Co. Clare, Mr Donoghue said: I want to take a moment to recognise two horrific events in the past few days; the bus crash in Spain which injured two students from Ireland and resulted in the deaths of students from our fraternal partners in Europe is heartbreaking; they were expanding their horizons and striking out in other countries to learn more about their chosen subject and the world around them; we are deeply saddened by their loss. Last night’s attacks in Brussels, across the metro network and the airport in that city, have left thirteen people dead; […]
[…]stop this encampment going ahead. College management thought they could scare students into not standing with the students in the US whose actions are clearly having a global impact. This has not worked, and it will not work. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “TCD Students’ Union has acted in line with the wishes of the majority of staff and students at Trinity College. A recent poll carried out by Trinity News showed 76 per cent of students agree they have been effective. Protests that the college deem to be in line with their ‘rules’ would not work. […]
[…]with the Irish Research Council, the Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to once again run the #WhyResearchMatters competition. The value of research cannot be understated, it is through research that we continue to grow both as individuals and as a society, Ireland has a reputation for great research, and this competition aims to showcase the work of Ireland’s researchers for the world to see. Postgraduates from any background can participate in this competition. To compete in the competition, we are asking you to create a video about the research that you are doing, discussing why you’re doing this […]
POLITICIANS were warned today (THURSDAY) that any attempt to target students in the upcoming Budget will cost them their seats. Students vow to Fight for their Future now. Students revealed that they are launching SERD (Student Elector Registration Database), a national student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country. At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies […]
