[…]Lynn Ruane, broadcaster and former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh, Dr. Eddie Murphy, Mark Little, former Irish rugby union player James Downey and Senator Francis Black to name a few. “The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to be partnering with Zeminar on this event.” Annie Hoey, USI President, said. “USI is passionately committed to encouraging and empowering young people to excel in entrepreneurship and playing an active role in society. Zeminar is a wonderful event to inspire young people with powerhouse speakers and influencers who have broken barriers and overcome personal hurdles on their way to success.” See […]
[…]current grant system that have a negative impact on families from rural backgrounds, such as asset testing for grants and replacing grant payments with loans. USI stressed that students from rural backgrounds already face greater financial strains than those from urban areas with expenses like transport and accommodation. “Any implementation of the new proposed loan scheme for students would disproportionately affect those from rural and agricultural backgrounds, deter them from applying to college, and widen the gap between urban and rural opportunities.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said “People from rural backgrounds are more likely to be on 3rd level grants […]
[…]by unscrupulous employers. The partners in our collaboration are offering proposals on best practice for work placements, internships and apprenticeships to combat this, and should be fully consulted in the rollout of an Irish Youth Guarantee. Ensuring graduates have ‘that little bit more’ The fundamental difficulty facing Irish graduates in finding work here is the lack of opportunities, but this mustn’t stop us from looking at how we can improve the employability of our graduates. In a crowded market, employers are always looking for ‘that little bit more’ from graduates. Often graduates develop these additional skills through extra-curricular activities – […]
[…]in Ireland (USI) is the national representative body for students in higher education. More information can be found […]
[…]unelected advisors. If anywhere, this is where political reform is needed. USI’s alternative reform proposal, Free Our Voice, envisages a more open and more democratic Seanad, one which is more representative of Ireland’s youth. A reformed Seanad would be much more accessible to underrepresented sections of society, with a greater gender balance and a system which facilitates the inclusion of non-political experts. USI wants to see all third-level graduates and students empowered to vote in Seanad elections. Our proposals also take a stance on many issues under consideration by the Constitutional Convention, such as lowering the voting age to 16 […]
