[…]it is a prudent and sensible approach for USI to regularly review financial strategy, and to plan ahead in terms of budgetary projections. This should include the development of a reserves policy and commercial strategy for USI, as well as identifying potential cost reductions. Congress approves: The Five-Year Financial Plan presented to Congress by the USI President. Congress mandates: The USI President to endeavour to implement this Plan, and meet the targets set out. Congress further mandates: The President to present an update on the implementation of this Plan at USI Annual Congress, and bring any proposed amendments or changes […]
[…]of violence as experienced by third level students. The survey, which will take 10-15 minutes to complete, has sections which ask about experiences relating to the following: unwanted obsessive behaviour and stalking; harassment; educational support; physical mistreatment and violence; and unwanted sexual experiences. The survey can be completed confidentially and will seek information from students of all genders and sexualities. USI would encourage all students to complete the online questionnaire as soon as possible as we anticipate being able to produce initial findings at the end of next month. The USI, in conjunction with their member organisations throughout the country, […]
[…]everyday by the culture of unpaid internships. USI will campaign against zero hour contracts and for a living wage to be introduced in this country so that people can work to live as opposed to work to survive. USI will continue to work with trade unions and organisations that have similar values to achieve our collective goals. USI has turned a corner and it is my intention to assert the student voice at the forefront of social justice and social change. We have a proud history on campaigning for equality and we cannot afford to be an insular organisation. We […]
[…]envelopes. Standardised information on the process should be produced and promoted post haste. England and many States in the U.S. have the option of online voter registration – this would be an excellent step to making the system here more accessible. Automatic voter registration is being discussed in the U.S. at the moment and this is something we believe should be explored in Ireland. The need for Gardaí to sign forms for the supplemental register could be replaced using PPS numbers and making producing identification obligatory at polling stations. The nation was in awe at the amount of citizens who […]
[…]quality In 2017, USI released a similar survey in which 3,447 students across Ireland took part in. Some of the key findings were as follows; 📍 33% of students said they lived in purpose-built accommodation (PBSA) 📍 31% were in privately rented accommodation 📍 7% in digs (*The number of homeowners availing of tax-free income from rent-a-room scheme rose by 4,160 between 2004 and 2015) 📍 23% chose their accommodation because it suited their needs perfectly 📍 25% chose their accommodation because it was close to their college 📍 24% – couldn’t find anything else 📍 4% – time pressure […]
