[…]Students, LGBT Students and Mature Students. The campaign aims to support students by breaking down stereotypes and fighting discrimination within the third-level education system. International In Ireland, overseas students continue to make up a growing vibrant, multiculturally diverse community. As part of the USI Equality campaign, we aim to work on equality of oportunities for all students regardless of their country of origin. The USI Equality and Citizenship Officer sits on the Board of Directors of ICOS, the Irish Council for International Students http://www.icosirl.ie/eng. USI and ICOS organise international students’ fora each year and are currently working on a staff training […]
[…]next three years for charities participating in the venture. What are you waiting for? Sign up, Share, get deals and raise funds for your SU! Encourage fellow students to help raise funds while getting great offers. Follow DealEffect.ie on Facebook and use the hashtag #GiveBack11 on […]
[…]part of USI. Together, we are stronger; and we are stronger with NCISU.” Speaking at the count today, referendum campaign lead and Vice President for the Dublin Region, Aisling Cusack, said, “It has been a pleasure talking to NCI students this week. Their knowledge of USI was impressive, and their hunger to remain in the Union was not only clear on campus, but reflects the vote announced today. Thank you to everyone who helped” Stephen Cleary, NCI Students’ Union President, commented on the vote saying, “I am delighted that NCI students will continue to work alongside other colleges as part […]
[…]part of USI. Together, we are stronger; and we are stronger with NCISU.” Speaking at the count today, referendum campaign lead and Vice President for the Dublin Region, Aisling Cusack, said, “It has been a pleasure talking to NCI students this week. Their knowledge of USI was impressive, and their hunger to remain in the Union was not only clear on campus, but reflects the vote announced today. Thank you to everyone who helped” Stephen Cleary, NCI Students’ Union President, commented on the vote saying, “I am delighted that NCI students will continue to work alongside other colleges as part […]
[…]500 students have registered to take part in the USI virtual protest on Zoom at 1pm on today. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “Students are highlighting a range of issues through these actions today, from having the highest fees in the EU to paying some of the highest rents in Europe. We saw this year how reliant many higher education institutions have become on international students to fill gaps in funding. Students who come to this country to get an education should not be used as cash cows for colleges and universities to make ends meet. “Investing […]
