[…]form a task force on student accommodation – there needs to be a specific strategy on this serious and growing problem.” As a short-term measure to support the initiative, the Union of Students in Ireland has put together a simple website, allowing home owners to list their spare rooms and their conditions, with the objective of providing students with contacts for those willing to help. The system also allows for landlords and agents to place their available accommodation online – and it’s free to use. The website is available at http://homes.usi.ie Notes: USI is the Union of Students in Ireland, the […]
[…] “It is really important for NCI to be a part of USI because we as a college have a lot to give and USI strengthens the voice of students, whether they come from a small or big college because it is stronger to stand as one.” Founded in 1959, USI is the national representative body for the 374,000 students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. USI works to improve and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and research. Total Yes: 600 Total No: 17 Total Spoil: […]
[…] “It is really important for NCI to be a part of USI because we as a college have a lot to give and USI strengthens the voice of students, whether they come from a small or big college because it is stronger to stand as one.” Founded in 1959, USI is the national representative body for the 374,000 students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. USI works to improve and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and research. Total Yes: 600 Total No: 17 Total Spoil: […]
[…]Summit 2014 are Google, LinkedIn, Twitter, Think House, Enterprise Ireland, Hays Recruitment and Ustart DCU. Key speakers include Niall Harbison (Founder of Simply Zesty), Richie Whelan (Founder of Popdeem), Sophie Morris (Founder of Kooky Dough), Caroline Downey (MD of Olympia & Ambassador) and Sharon McCooey (Director of Linkedln Ireland). Amongst the Irish start-ups taking part in Student Summit 2014 are Popdeem, Buzzoo, Fonesense, Jobbio, Boozedoc, Inner Party, Dub Starts, Hot House, Tipple.me, OPSH, Dub Net, Socialmedia.ie, Tree House, Run Last Man.com, Createmedia.ie and City Hook. USI President Joe O’Connor said: “This event is the first of its kind and will provide […]
[…]graduates to emigrate – one in twelve Irish graduates pursue work opportunities in the UK, and USI said Brexit will affect these graduates, and students who want to do undergraduates, postgraduates or the Erasmus programme in the UK. USI said the sterling has already suffered from the result of the referendum – the British pound is the weakest it’s ever been in 31 years – and this is a bad way to start a new direction. Ibec, the lobby group for Irish businesses, said a Brexit vote will cause years of uncertainty between Irish and UK enterprise while a new […]
