[…]of equals; for some it was a new dispensation for peace and democracy. For others around the world the Good Friday Agreement stands as a beacon of hope that even in deeply divided societies, communication between communities can realise peace and pave a way for democracy. For the students of Northern Ireland it means a life lived without fear of violence and the hope of prosperity and friendship for the future. That commitment was not new to students in 1998. A quarter of a century before, student leaders from across Ireland and the UK came together to lay the foundations […]
[…]the higher education sector in Ireland – “The higher education sector is at the heart of delivering on massive social and economic challenges, including providing better life opportunities for people from disadvantaged areas, training the skilled workers needed for a growing economy, and delivering major research and innovation projects to help solve the big problems of our time.” The second option is maintaining the current registration fee and increasing state investment to compliment the shortfall in higher education funding. The Union of Students in Ireland said this second option would be casually casting aside the recent research and surveys conducted […]
[…]Team by nine new faces, as the President-elect was the only sitting member of the team for run for election. Due 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 […]
[…]Campaign, and other civil groups, to back the motion being put forward by the Social Democrats today. Thousands are expected to turn out for the demonstration, which will be addressed by TDs and speakers from the organising groups, as well as by Irish actor Liam Cunningham who will recite a poem by renowned Palestinian poet, Refaat Alareer, who was killed in the Israeli attacks on Gaza in December. The motion calls on the Government to ‘take its obligations under the genocide convention seriously and support South Africa in its efforts to stop a genocide in Gaza by intervening in the […]
