[…]and participants for their commitment to communicating why research matters in Ireland and in the world […]
[…]papers, guidance materials and publications; Pursue the development of an Irish Student Housing Trust; Identify and undertake necessary duties and activities to deliver the role’s responsibilities; Carry out other duties and activities as may reasonably be required in order to support colleagues in achieving shared goals; Actively engage in individual and team professional development activities; Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a resource-efficient manner; Adhere to USI policies and practices, and actively support and promote USI vision, mission, and objectives. To apply for this position, please send a CV and covering letter setting out your suitability for […]
[…]is due to be announced next month. Discussing the Education for All campaign, which launches today (September 21), USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “The student contribution charge is a major barrier to many people on the island of Ireland accessing higher education. Today, students are calling on their TDs to sign our pledge and make a commitment to campaign on the issues outlined in the letter to Minister Harris. USI is urging local public representatives to sign the pledge and commit to regular meetings with their local Students’ Union officers to push the issue of higher education funding to the forefront […]
[…]financial problems across Ireland. It used to be a case that every student knew someone that was struggling, but now nearly every student is struggling themselves. Students needed to take this action today. We have been hearing how angry students are at the way they have been treated year after year, and today was an outlet for that anger.” They continued: “USI has been talking constantly about how we have the worst student accommodation crisis ever and of the hardship that students are facing because of the soaring cost of living. And today students showed in huge numbers how bad the situation is. But this is just the beginning. Today was a […]
[…]education. Third level education is unaffordable and our universities are slipping down on the QS World University Rankings. The loan scheme option put forward in the Cassells report is unsustainable. It will increase emigration, saddle young people with a mortgage-modelled debt and deter mature and part-time students from applying to college. “America’s student loan debt ($1tn+) is greater in value than the combined economies of Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. In other words, American students owe the combined value of all transactions in those countries in a year. 70% of the 2015 college graduates in the UK are not expected to […]