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[…]not share our vision, yet, for an accessible education system in a bid to bring people on side.” The newly USI Officer Board for 2018-19 is as follows: President – Síona Cahill (Originally Maynooth Students’ Union, presently USI Officer Board) Vice President for Campaigns – Michelle Byrne (Originally Waterford IT Students’ Union, presently USI Officer Board) Vice President for Academic Affairs – Oisín Hassan (Originally Queens University Belfast Students’ Union, presently USI Officer Board) Vice President for Welfare – Damien McClean (TCD Students’ Union) Vice President for Equality and Citizenship – Aisling Cusack (Originally IT Tallaght Students’ Union, presently USI […]
[…]Scheme that will be managed and administered by RTB. Introducing a nationwide training programme for new landlords (also in digs), student accommodation officers and staff members of other relevant organisations with the usage of new technologies. Continuing supporting Union of Students in Ireland’s work to mobilise the landlords to free up the unused spaces in their households. You can download the entire submission below […]
[…]their competitors. “When one employer receives free labour others must compete by either seeking the same free labour or else by driving down terms and conditions of employment for their workforce. In the worst case scenario, some businesses may close and full-time, decent jobs will be lost to this new wave of internships that are unsustainable in the long-term.” Joe O’Connor USI President said : “USI believes there is a need for quality internships and real upskilling opportunities for young people in Ireland. However, it is now clear that after countless scandals and exploitation of workers under the scheme, JobBridge is […]
[…]previous model of national council hosting was unfair to some colleges some of the time, whereas the new centralised structure was unfair to some colleges all of the time. Congress acknowledges that although we cannot return to the previous system, we must have an adequate solution that serves the interests of all members. Congress Mandates The President to ask MO’s to apply to host each individual National Council, with fair operation, ensuring that a full cycle of the four regions must be concluded before an MO from a previous host region may reapply. Congress further mandates that these applications to […]
[…]made the draw. As with all USI competitions, no purchase is necessary to enter. We’ll put all the names of entrants into a spreadsheet and draw one individual entry with the help of a random number generator at Random.org and contact that individual to ensure that: they are an eligible student and they want the prize. Then we’ll arrange for the prize to either be collected at USI HQ in Dublin, collected at a box-office for a venue or couriered to a member Students’ Union. Then we’ll announce the winner on our Facebook and Twitter account. USI officers, sabbatical officers in member […]
[…]know what to do next. We want to reverse the culture of victim blaming in Ireland and instead of blaming the victim, we want to help, support and empower them.” There were a large proportion of victims who did not report these incidents because they were ashamed or embarrassed (29 per cent); because they thought that they would be blamed for what happened (22 per cent); or because they did not want their parents or family to find out (21 per cent). The card is designed to provide information for students should they find themselves in a situation where sexual […]
[…]the site has been updated and the taxonomical framework has been revised. We’ve moved from the theme ‘Extra’ to the Divi framework and moved the site to a faster host. Under the bonnet we’re trying to optimise images and load times, generate caches of regularly accessed files and purge old non-display data which was probably very useful at some point but now is just slowing things down. The security of the site has been improved and backups are now being fully automated. In the back end a synchronised version of the site is in a development mode so that we […]
[…]a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. Our thoughts today are with the staff, and we hope that students who had made plans with the firm can be made whole in the coming days. Students who have paid for products and who would like to try to secure a refund should try to make contact with Usit Travel’s liquidators in the coming days, and may wish to contact FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) on www.flac.ie or the Citizen’s Information on https://www.citizensinformation.ie/ for further […]
[…]a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. Our thoughts today are with the staff, and we hope that students who had made plans with the firm can be made whole in the coming days. Students who have paid for products and who would like to try to secure a refund should try to make contact with Usit Travel’s liquidators in the coming days, and may wish to contact FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) on www.flac.ie or the Citizen’s Information on https://www.citizensinformation.ie/ for further […]
[…]top up will assist in protecting financially vulnerable students as they continue their studies in the New Year. The SAF is the primary student hardship fund accessible for students in Universities and Institutes of Technology across the country. The additional funding comes from two sources. The first is a direct top up of €350,000 to the SAF, secured from accrued interest within the overall HEA Budget. This has already been allocated to Higher Education Institutes (HEI’s) across the country. Secondly, Institutes of Technology (IOT’s) received a positive transfer of additional end of year monies from the HEA, consisting of a […]
[…]effect on the life of our nation and our State, and that indeed; Ireland is the only country in the world which has a lower population now than in 1845. Congress further recognises: That over the past twenty years, the various holders of the office of President of Ireland have reached out to the Irish abroad, and that Article 2 of the Constitution states how “the Irish nation cherishes its special affinity with people of Irish ancestry living abroad who share its cultural identity and heritage”. Despite this, Ireland is one of the very few countries in the world which […]
[…]become ill and hospitalised. Denise McCarthy, USI Deputy President/VP Welfare said: “We share the same concerns as UCD Students’ Union for the safety and well-being of students. Our thoughts are with those who have been hospitalised and we hope they make a speedy recovery. We ask others who might have taken similar drugs to seek medical attention or to contact their local Gardaí to report any suspicious incidents. There is no specific evidence this drug is restricted to one university in one area, we want to reach out to all young people and students on this topic. You can never be […]
[…]convey its support for the direct action taken in LSE, following on from the recent occupation of the New University in Amsterdam and similar activities in Warwick, Birmingham, Sheffield and Oxford. It is resoundingly clear that students and staff in higher education right across the continent now have a central role to play in saving a public good and no less so here in […]
[…]all over Ireland, North and South. It meets at various locations all over Ireland. Executive Team The Executive Team (formerly Officer Board) is the committee of officers elected by the Congress to enact and realise the policies of the union. Where Congress fails to elect a member of the Officer Board, elections can be held at the National Council. Oversight Committees Governance Committee Governance Committee is charged by the Comhairle Náisiúnta with the oversight of USI’s Governance structures, and USI’s continued journey towards compliance with best governance […]
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[…]non-EU students alike, as Britain becomes a much less attractive place. Therein lies the problem, the market approach to education. Competition among our Universities and Institutes. Competition between Ireland and other EU members. An increasingly marketised view of education, where the shiniest prospectus and an overtly touristic sales pitch are aimed at attracting the international student as Britain shuts it doors. So, let this be a word of caution to Government and to Higher Education Institutions: international students are not a sport. They are not for exploitation. The value of internationalising our education lies in diversity, in cultural exchange and […]
[…]is designed to provide quality, affordable accommodation to students while easing the stress on the rental market as a whole. It will also help families who are struggling to make ends meet.” Donoghue made clear that, whilst the rent-a-room relief scheme represents a good option for students and home owners alike, the problem of under provision of accommodation in major towns needs to be addressed urgently by the government – and is likely to become a general election issue. “Long term the solution is more purpose built student accommodation. While this will help alleviate the problem in the short term […]
Increasing the number of third-level places without the infrastructure and support services to match, is a populist move that will result in students suffering, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. Yesterday, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, celebrated the increase in the number of students being offered their first CAO choice, attributing it in large part to the increase in the number of third-level places by the Government. However, while widening access to higher education is an important aim – that we share – increasing places without the required accommodation and support […]
[…]to help revolution and get involved now by registering on www.dealeffect.ie Did you know that in the first half of 2013 there was €27 million spent on online daily deals in Ireland? If you were to take away 11% of that it would amount to €2,970,000. With DealEffect.ie 11% of all purchases are donated to charity or an NPO of your choice. Tell me more. DealEffect.ie has the motto “Buy, Donate, Enjoy” at its heart, it is an innovative daily deals website for Ireland that has partnered with many Irish charities and NPO’s to donate 11% of all deals bought to a charity of […]
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[…]with solid evidence and representation from across the country.” Accommodation Crisis High among the reasons for finance-related student drop out is the current crisis in securing student accommodation – and this seems to be on track to get far worse this year, as the rental shortage across the country seems to be concentrated in college towns and […]
[…]2013 after he was arrested and detained at a protest in Cairo. The demonstration was in support of the Muslim Brotherhood which had been ousted from power by the Egyptian military. The Egyptian authorities have chosen to trial Halawa in a mass trial along with almost 500 other people, a process USI said is deeply unjust and unfair. “A mass trial in itself is a complete violation of human rights, dignity and justice.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said. “The fact that the trial has been postponed for 15 times is deferring the outcome of the trial, which has, in the […]
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[…]and participants for their commitment to communicating why research matters in Ireland and in the world […]
[…]is responsible for the implementation of good governance and is made up of at least ten members. These include the President, an Independent Chair, four Sabbatical Officers and four external members. It meets at least six times a year. The role of Governance Committee is to ensure the legal and regulatory compliance of USI and to develop and implement policies in the areas of governance, financial management, human resource management and risk management. The President reports to National Council on the work of Governance Committee and Governance Committee makes an annual report on its work to Congress. Sub-committees or working groups […]
[…]student feedback in a way we had previously been unable to. I would call on all students to ensure they have their say, and for Higher Education Institutions to take this input seriously in implementing initiatives following on from analysis of the data produced.” Some Results from the Pilot Survey 72% of all participating students reported positive relationships with teaching staff, finding them to be available, helpful and sympathetic (a score of 5 or greater on 7 point scale). 62% of all participating students selected often or very often, when asked if they were improving knowledge and skills that will […]
[…]built if students are forced to starve because they can’t afford rent just to get a degree. The market will not regulate itself, although there is new student accommodation opening across the country, there is not enough to meet the rising number of Irish and International students. Without legislation, this situation will only get worse.” Purpose-built student accommodation is not subject to rent restrictions of 4% introduced in late 2016 as Rent Pressure Zones due to differences in regulation like other private accommodation. USI is calling on the Government to introduce this new legislation to include both private and college […]
[…]registration fee has resulted in Ireland having one of the most expensive third level systems in the world. The registration charge has increased by 275 per cent since 2008. What have we got to show for it? Falling university rankings, facilities which are not fit for purpose. Something has to change. A student loan scheme will mean the student contribution fee will increase to a minimum of €5,000. I say minimum of €5,000 because in every country that has implemented loan schemes, it always followed with a further rise in fees. In 1998, the UK implemented loan schemes at £1,000 per […]
[…]have been so deep that the only aspiration of Ministers and their officials is to get through to the other side of the Budget without making a U-turn. This is the political equivalent of that old game of ‘Operation’, where the objective is to remove vital organs from a patient without touching the sides and setting off a buzzer. Many of us who are arguing for the protection of aspects of government spending have been trapped into a circular discussion about why our issue is more worthy than another. The cuts aren’t going to be visited on those who caused […]
[…]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 of study. Joe O’ Connor, President of the Union of Students in Ireland, said “The cost of studying at postgraduate level is extremely prohibitive for very many people, and this has been an ongoing issue since the removal of almost all postgraduate maintenance […]
[…]in Ireland is holding a Mature Students Convention in NUI Maynooth tomorrow, October 13th from 11am in the John Hume Building. The convention will bring together mature students from colleges around Ireland for a day of training and networking. Topics covered will include effective budgeting, looking after your mental health, time management, running a mature students society on campus and will be a great opportunity for mature students to share their experiences and meet other mature students from around the country. Since Budget 2011, over 7,000 mature students have had their maintenance grants cut by 60%. These students automatically received […]
[…]dignity of person, self-determination, security and parity of esteem as all other peoples in the world today. That a boycott of Israel’s entire regime of oppression, including all of the Israeli companies and institutions that are involved in its violations of international law, is a reasonable non-violent activity that can be taken to register opposition to such crimes. That the Palestinian led BDS campaign does not target anyone or anything based on identity, but rather based solely on complicity in denying Palestinian rights and that BDS is a strategy for effective solidarity, not a dogma or ideology and certainly not […]
[…]campaign this week in collaboration with Think Contraception, Durex and Merck Sharp and Dohme. The campaign, which will be rolled out in campuses across Ireland over the next fortnight, will be launched in UCD today at 11am. 45,000 SHAG packs will be distributed to college campuses. The packs contain a condom, a sachet of lubricant and information regarding safe sex and STIs. USI is also launching shag.usi.ie – the first website dedicated to informing third level students about safe sex. With almost a third of Irish men and women (30 per cent) never receiving any sexual health education in school, information provided […]
[…]response to this crisis and has said all students should be treated equally regardless of whether they were living in private or college-run accommodation or what third level institution they attend. She said: “You could have a family where one sibling goes to NUI Maynooth, while another is studying in UL, but are both back home caring for family members. In that case one will have gotten a full refund, while the UL student has had no refund. It’s very unfair and we are calling for every student to be treated the same and every organisation that has been paid […]
[…]in USI membership is University College Cork Students’ Union – so they’re among the biggest groups at Congress. At Congress, each students’ union can submit up to five motions to be discussed by the gathering – and the decision taken by the Congress then passes into the policy of USI. Debates Debates at Congress are supervised by a committee of former members of the organisation known as the Steering Committee. They chair meetings and officiate on the conduct of the discussions, but don’t take part in the debate. Only students (for our purposes that includes students’ union officers) may take […]
[…]recent reports indicated that young Irish LGBT people report twice the level of self-harm, three times the level of attempted suicide and four times the level of severe and extremely severe stress, anxiety and depression as their […]
[…]continue to abide by the guidelines. USI and its members also call on all students to stand together with the vast majority of their friends and peers who are doing the right thing in these difficult times. It is hard, but there is an end in sight. However, USI is again reiterating its calls for higher education institutions and Government to work together to play their part in reducing the risk of events like this happening by ensuring students can get out of contracts and get refunds for accommodation. It is not good enough to ask students not to go back […]
[…]continue to abide by the guidelines. USI and its members also call on all students to stand together with the vast majority of their friends and peers who are doing the right thing in these difficult times. It is hard, but there is an end in sight. However, USI is again reiterating its calls for higher education institutions and Government to work together to play their part in reducing the risk of events like this happening by ensuring students can get out of contracts and get refunds for accommodation. It is not good enough to ask students not to go back […]
[…]President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “Today, we are joining INAR and supporting the #TogetherAgainstRacism campaign. USI joins INAR and all its members in calling for an end to racism, xenophobia and far-right ideologies and we stand in solidarity with those affected. “For many years USI has been leading social change and working on social justice issues. Today, we also want to reiterate our support for INAR’s #LoveNotHate campaign to call for the introduction of hate crime legislation in Ireland. This should include the best legislative protections for all groups affected by harms caused by violence and other crimes directed at people’s […]
[…]students and the public to get behind the bill by expressing their support online using the […]
[…]mental health difficulties in 2015 were readmitted within the year according to data released by the HSE. There were almost 13,100 admissions in 2015 and the readmission rate within 12 months was 66 per cent. USI praised Minister Simon Harris for reversing the €12million diversion from mental health services in Ireland. USI President Kevin Donoghue said putting the €12million back where it belongs is helping people who are most vulnerable in our society. “These figures outline the urgent need for an increase in funding to mental health services.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “While we welcome the restoration of the […]
[…]the impact that these individuals make and I genuinely can’t wait to see what comes out of the new cycle. Dr Terry Maguire, Director of the National Forum, commented: With the leadership of the students’ unions in each of Ireland’s higher education institutions, we received testimonies from thousands of higher education students during our inaugural Teaching Hero awards 2014. Their voices helped to form a key foundation in the development of a framework for professional development for Irish Higher Education teachers in the future. Prof Sarah Moore, Chair of the National Forum, added: Outstanding teaching often happens quietly under the […]
[…]nightmare. USI Deputy President Síona Cahill said, “Students across Ireland have been behind the campaign to release Ibrahim Halawa alongside his sisters Somaia, Fatima and Omaima. We celebrated his birthday, we cried out every time his trial was delayed, but today we celebrate his freedom after a hard fought campaign driven by students and his family. “Although our Government took steps to release Ibrahim, the fact that this has taken over 4 years should be acknowledged. USI demands procedures and plans are put in place so tomorrow we don’t wake up to another Irish student stranded abroad, starving in a […]
[…]is to hear the views of students in Europe and enhance their and the EC’s understanding of the dynamics of digitisation and its impact on our economic and societal developments. Students wishing to participate in this Challenge are invited to write a 250 word contribution “What would you have talked about if you had been a speaker?” on one of the four issues of the conference. Participating students are invited to send their texts before January 31, 2019. A jury of DG Competition officials will select the best three entries for each panel category. Entries will be assessed on analysis […]
[…]to raise awareness about increasing STIs among young people, particularly Chlamydia. Launching the new chlamydia information booklet HIV Ireland alongside USI and Spunout today also, Susan Donlon, HIV Ireland, said “We are delighted to support SHAG Week events once again in 2017, and to partner with the USI to reach a core audience of young people with sexual health messages. Most people with Chlamydia will not have any symptoms and during SHAG Week we want to raise awareness of the importance of regular STI testing which is available free at public and community-based clinics around Ireland, including at HIV Ireland.” […]
For the Government to commit to part-time and further education students receiving the same supports that would be available to full-time students in similar circumstances and make a hardship fund available for students who are studying part-time and in further education. A number of support funds, including the Fund for Student with Disabilities, the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) and the Maintenance Grant are only available for students studying on a full-time basis in recognised Higher Education Institution. Part-time students are currently not able to avail of the same supports (despite the National Access strategy recommendations). The same restrictions apply to […]
[…]of Housing, Planning, and Local Government in the development of policy on student housing under the rubric of the Rebuilding Ireland action plan on accommodation, and to advise on the Student Housing Strategy; Work with relevant authorised stakeholders to improve and operate dispute resolution procedures for students in digs accommodation; Work with local authorities, AHBs and housing providers to identify and expand short-term capacity enhancing measures in student accommodation capacity; Contribute to the development of a range of written resources, policy papers, guidance materials and publications; Pursue the development of an Irish Student Housing Trust; Identify and undertake necessary duties and activities […]
[…]in Limerick School of Art and Design asking students ‘are you getting it?’ about consent. The campaign is being rolled out across LIT campuses, from LSAD, this week with the tagline of ‘Are You Getting It?.’ If you’re getting it, then you’re getting consent. Speaking about the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “This year, is all about asking students ‘are you getting it?’ when it comes to consent. It’s important that every student who’s sexually active look after their own sexual health, and be respectful of others. USI is proud to support this campaign, and look forward to collaborating […]
[…]in Limerick School of Art and Design asking students ‘are you getting it?’ about consent. The campaign is being rolled out across LIT campuses, from LSAD, this week with the tagline of ‘Are You Getting It?.’ If you’re getting it, then you’re getting consent. Speaking about the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “This year, is all about asking students ‘are you getting it?’ when it comes to consent. It’s important that every student who’s sexually active look after their own sexual health, and be respectful of others. USI is proud to support this campaign, and look forward to collaborating […]
