[…]to match this increase. We are disappointed again though that the issue of sustainable core-funding for third-level has not been addressed. So, we are again calling for a plan to fully publicly-fund higher education to be prepared immediately. The Cassells Report released in 2016 called for immediate sustainable core funding however, this Government, like those before it has failed to commit to a model which views and funds education as a public […]
[…]to PrEP and sexual health clinics and services across Ireland with a serious focus on ending HIV-related stigma in Ireland. As Ireland comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the Government’s robust response to the COVID-19 pandemic and urge the Government to commit the same robust response to ending HIV and HIV-related stigma. USI support calls from HIV Ireland for the Irish Government to re-evaluate the current approach to ending HIV transmission in Ireland considering record high rates of newly notified cases of HIV. Today, we raise awareness of HIV testing services and call for an end of […]
[…]SAAIs recognise the incredible commitment of Students’ Unions, student activists and student-led organisations across Ireland in improving the lives of students, not just on campus but in wider society. Despite all the challenges COVID-19 posed for them, students have demonstrated incredible leadership in running campaigns, advocating for their peers and raising money for charity. “Those nominated this year are fantastic ambassadors, not only for their colleges and the student body, but for Irish society.” Some 870 third-level teaching staff were also recognised at the event through the Teaching Hero Awards, ran in partnership by USI and the National Forum for […]
Submission to the Government of Ireland on Student Priorities for Budget […]
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[…]public health restrictions, USI Congress was held via Zoom with delegates voting online for the 2021-2022 Executive Team and numerous policies and motions. Congress was also streamed live on Facebook so students could watch the action as it happened. Speaking after her election, Clare explained that there is a lot of work ahead for the union as it seeks to get students back on campus is a safe manner in the new academic year and deals with the fall-out of COVID-19 for students across the island. She said: “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been elected President of […]
Registration for USI’s Mature Students Seminar 2021 is now open. The event takes place on 21 and 22 October 2021. Please fill in the form below to register for this free event, which will take place via […]
Author: Megan O’Connor, VP Academic Affairs Date of upload: 18/02/2022 USI – Student Perspective on Student […]