[…]fruit, water, tea/coffee and cupcakes on arrival. On Saturday there will be tea/coffee, water, fruit and more cupcakes, followed by hot lunch in the canteen at 12:30pm.[/show_hide] I have attached a list of all hotels in town and the rates, though I would recommend a few places though depending on your own preferences: [show_hide title=”Accommodation”] The Manor West(it’s the first hotel on the left as you enter Tralee, and it has a nice gym with pool, sauna etc.) The Carton (not too close to the campus but a nice hotel, with gym) The Meadow Lands (Closet to the North Campus) The Grand (It’s […]
[…]students getting part-time jobs and enough hours to support their studies, many are even struggling to obtain a PPS Number, while 67 per cent of international students say they are concerned they will not be able to pay their rent. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “The ban on evictions was reassuring for many international students, but the concerns about being able to pay rent remain. Many international students will have expected to pick up casual work to support their studies, but that is proving challenging in the current crisis. This is especially difficult for students who have arrived more recently […]
[…]rights and to learn how to look after themselves. This is the largest training event that USI runs in terms of attendees and we are proud to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Pink Training this year. Students will learn about a range of issues pertaining to LGBT mental and sexual health over the weekend as well as issues relating to campaigning on LGBT issues. Pink Training provides a safe space for LGBT students to network and share ideas. The level of interest in this year’s event has been exceptionally high, as it has been in previous years.” Caoimhe Mc Neill, […]
[…]in and around Dublin has risen enormously, pricing many students out of the accommodation market. Many “buy-to-renters” have repurposed accommodation they had previously made available to students for wealthier renters. To compound this, the value of the student grant has fallen against inflation over a number of years. The end result will be students unhoused and dropping out. USI is calling for the government to 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 […]
