[…]with just 253 opposing. These positive results come after a vote for affiliation in Trinity in the first term. USI President John Logue said: “We are delighted to welcome DCU back into USI after more than a decade since they were last members. This result comes after Maynooth students reaffirmed their commitment to the national union earlier today. I hope that DCU students will now play an active role in our national campaigns and join with their peers across the country in fighting to protect and striving to enhance the student experience. It has been a strange 48 hours. The […]
[…]issues and we wanted to foster links between activists and facilitate the sharing of ideas by bringing them together. We still live in an unequal society and gender equality activism, including feminism and Transgender equality campaigning, are as needed today as they ever were. As the national students’ union, we are proud of the work that our members are doing on this area and we will continue to work with them and support them as best we can. Hopefully, this is an event that will be continued on an annual basis.” Louise Riordan, The Y Factor Coordinator with NWCI said: “The […]
[…]caused by the measures taken to stop the spread of the virus. “Just yesterday, the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe outlined that the country is headed for a severe recession and the Irish economy is expected to shrink by over 10 per cent. “Students have already been severely impacted by the pandemic, including those hoping to start college in the autumn and they do not need another uncertainty hanging over them. “At the moment, SUSI applicants are being told they can apply for a ‘change of circumstances’ as is the normal process every year. “However, this is not a normal […]
The launch of the USI Rent Book is featured in the national newspapers today. Coverage of the launch, including a large photo were published in both the The Irish Times and The Irish Independent. Thanks to all in IADT Students’ Union for their help with hosting the launch. Here’s the book. Paper copies are available from all USI member students’ unions in the Republic of Ireland [issuu width=550 height=374 embedBackground=%23000000 titleBarEnabled=true backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=120820110850-9400444116084baab18b794a25b30a3a name=rentbook2012 username=theusi tag=accommodation unit=px […]
[…]as they were almost 55 years ago, Ireland has changed as has its students but our core values remain the same. We work to improve student life across the board and to ensure student voices are heard. The student movement embraces equality for all, encourages student voter registration and places mental health support at the forefront of our policies. Our Social Lobby Policy lays out the social policy priorities of USI for the consideration and discussion of members of the Oireachtas.’ With our newly-elected USI Officers and also Students’ Union Officers from right across the country due to begin their […]
