[…]500 students have registered to take part in the USI virtual protest on Zoom at 1pm on today. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “Students are highlighting a range of issues through these actions today, from having the highest fees in the EU to paying some of the highest rents in Europe. We saw this year how reliant many higher education institutions have become on international students to fill gaps in funding. Students who come to this country to get an education should not be used as cash cows for colleges and universities to make ends meet. “Investing […]
Sexual assault is a “stark reality” on college campuses in Ireland and today students are taking a series of actions aimed at demanding a stop to gender-based sexual violence in third level education. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is teaming up with the National Women’s Council (NWCI) to take a stand against sexual violence and harassment in Irish universities and colleges through the ‘It Stops Now’ campaign. Students’ Unions in numerous institutions are leading members in actions including poster-blasts, murals and banner-drops. The campaign is part of a host of International Women’s Week activities across Ireland and globally. […]
[…]Digs Survey at the end of the last academic year to see what is really going on for students that live in, or have lived in, digs. And this report puts forward the results of that research. “One of the key takeaways for us from this survey is that all parties, homeowners and students, feel better and more protected when they have an agreement in writing. Most people want the arrangements to be set out in advance, so everyone knows where they stand.” The report also sets out USI’s recommendations for dealing with the issues face by the students living […]
[…]votes to leave the EU and more visa and border controls come into play.” The Erasmus is the world’s most successful student exchange programme, established in 1987 and now operating in 34 countries. The Erasmus programme is growing in popularity – according to the European commission, there were 1,817 Irish students who completed the Erasmus in 2007/2008 and that number grew to 2,972 in 2013/2014. The HEA have a target of 50,000 Irish students to study in Europe by 2020. According to Europa.eu, 64% of employers consider an international experience important for recruitment. On average 92% are looking for transversal […]
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