[…]year. The day itself serves as a much needed highlighter of all forms of intolerance. Within the struggle of the oppressed people living under Nazi rule, there is a story for student circles worth reflection upon. Students’ unions have long espoused a view that we are not merely self-serving entities. Aside from trying to create education system we need, we also try to act as a social conscience, shaping the society that we believe in. In the summer of 1942, Nazi rule was engrained into practically every aspect of German society. All levels of education and conditioning of the youth […]
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[…]for postgraduate student loans to just 5.5% (5.6% APR) Monday, June 30th 2014 Bank of Ireland has today announced that it is cutting interest rates by almost half on postgraduate student loans to just 5.5% (5.6% APR). The move comes as students have finished the current academic year, and are looking at finance options for postgraduate studies. The new interest rates available at Bank of Ireland will make studying at 4th level a more affordable option. In addition, postgraduate students will be able to borrow up to €7,500 and defer repayments for up to one year while they complete their course […]
[…]And while there was tinkering at the edges, and some support given, this just didn’t happen today. As far as USI is concerned, that was a deliberate choice made by this Government. “There were signs today that Government heard and seen our protests. They obviously know the Student Contribution is way too high, rent is a nightmare, and the supports available aren’t enough. But they haven’t done what is needed. So, we are going back to our members, we will talk to Student Union officers and students, and decide where we need to go from here. We will absolutely be […]
[…]of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Northern Union of Students (NUS-USI) launched their campaign today for equal access to civil marriage. Students’ Union Officers from across the island have gathered in Dublin City University this week for their annual Students’ Union Training (SUT). Both USI and NUS-USI are committed to campaigning for a yes vote in the spring 2015 referendum and USI has a clear mandate to register and mobilise students to vote. USI has also recently called for reform to the voter registration process in Ireland to create a facility for online voter registration and one rolling register. […]
