[…]Bill, bring it to committee stage and act on it urgently. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “This bill would begin to even the playing field between student renters and renters who hold a traditional lease. For too long students have had sub-par rental rights and the COVID-19 pandemic really brought this home to many. We are hopeful that Government will recognise this tomorrow and indicate their support for the bill. “Such support would enable us to continue the really important conversation of addressing the dysfunctional student accommodation market, which mostly consists of luxury accommodation that is completely beyond the reach of the […]
[…]to the on-going 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 […]
An online national student protest and socially distanced demonstrations on campuses across the island have been organisation today (March 24) by the Union of Students in Ireland to demand action from Government on the union’s Education For All campaign. Students are calling for an end to the €3,000 Student Contribution Charge – the highest fee for an undergraduate degree in the EU and urgent action on student accommodation issues, as well as other areas blocking access to higher education in Ireland. The island-wide day of action is also calling for an end to tuition fees in Northern Ireland, which are […]
26/03/2021 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Connecting Creatives […]
06/04/2021 - 08/04/2021 12:00 am USI Congress […]
[…]discrepancy has become a particular concern this year when Gaeltacht placements will take place online and despite costs such as food and accommodation no longer being applicable, students are still being charged high fees.” The Gaeltacht course will cost €650 per fortnight rather than the €750 of previous years. The aim of Gaeltacht placement is to fully immerse student teachers in Irish as well as the culture and history of the Gaeltacht for a two-week period. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions students in private colleges are being charged a high fee for a vastly different experience than in previous years. This is […]
[…]other entertainment from gambling by preventing gambling from being advertised on television and online. USI supports this aim and says action is badly needed in this area, as many people – particularly young people who have grown up with such advertising constantly shown in association with sporting events – now see sport and gambling as intrinsically connected. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “Sport is losing a lot of its meaning, particularly among young people. In commentary and punditry, it is now completely normal and standard to hear analysis given in terms of the effects on betting and […]
[…]2021 Website. Elections will take place on 7 April 2021 during the USI Congress, which will be online. Online voting will take place for these elections. All information for prospective candidates is available on the site, including role descriptions, terms of office and nomination process. Nominations close on 24 February […]
12/02/2021 - 13/02/2021 10:00 am - 2:30 pm EMpower […]
