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[…]Students’ Union have shot down claims from Trinity College Dublin President Patrick Prendergast on the reintroduction of third level fees. This is a response to Prendergast’s call on RTE show “Aoibhinn & Company” that the reintroduction of third-level fees needs to be examined, reported in today’s Irish Daily Mail. Prendergast suggests that a student loan scheme should be investigated alongside full fees being charged by Higher Education Institutes. Tom Lenihan, TCD Students’ Union President said: “These comments by the Provost are unwelcome and inappropriate as the Student Hardship Fund is more hard pressed than ever before. For the past few […]
[…]reflect the experience of younger drivers and students in particular. Students are reporting to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) that they are being forced to drop out of college because they cannot afford to insure a car to commute, having already been forced out of the accommodation market by spiralling rents. As part of their campaign to address this major cost of attending college, the USI, representing over 374,000 members, has voted to join the Alliance for Insurance Reform. The Alliance for Insurance Reform brings together 30 civic and business organisations from across Ireland, representing over […]
[…]grant rates and parental unemployment. Mr Cummins’s comments were made at USI’s Public Meeting on the Cost of College. It was the first in a series of meetings that will take place in cities and towns across Ireland over the coming month. The meeting was attended by Town and County Councillors from the Dundalk and Drogheda areas. Sinn Fein leader and Louth poll topper Gerry Adams TD also attended the meeting. Deputy Adams said that he supported USI’s ‘Fed Up? Stand Up’ campaign and urged students to mobilise at a local level. He said that students must force their local […]
[…]consent through national campaigns, policy and lobbying the government for extra support. USI were on the group for creating the Consent Framework which is now being implemented across the country. Want to tackle gender base violence on your campus? Check out the toolkit below: 👉 The IT STOPS NOW toolkit was created by one of our close partners in the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). The main aim of this toolkit is to tackle gender based violence and to end sexual harassment and violence in third level education. What is Consent? Dating can be amazing when you […]
[…]This would allow businesses to take legal action against the state for punitive damages based on the loss of revenue from Social Policy passed by the Government. Congress Notes with Immediate Concern: That the deal is likely to go through in the next couple of weeks and that USI currently does not have a policy based on CETA, however, USI is committed to abolishing direct provision, therefore, the CETA agreement, would slow down, if not completely prevent Direct Provision from being abolished meaningfully with external partners, being Canadian based companies. Congress Fiercely Opposes: That this agreement will bring about good, […]
[…]judges from a variety of backgrounds including the community and voluntary sector, Higher Education and local media. Winners were recognised across a variety of categories including Club/Society of the Year, Academic Representative of the Year, Outstanding Mental Health Activism and Students’ Union Team of the Year. Commenting on the awards, USI Deputy President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Kevin McStravock said: “The SAAIs recognise the incredible commitment of Students’ Unions, student activists and student-led organisations across Ireland in improving the lives of students, not just on campus but in wider society. Despite all the challenges COVID-19 posed for them, […]
[…]of healthcare departments have closed down, students have been asked to leave college accommodation and digs, and some private public transport that many students rely on has been pulled. “Along with the INMO, we are calling for all student nurses and midwives on placement to be supported financially during this pandemic as many are unable to continue with part-time work because they are at risk of carrying and spreading the virus while supporting the health system during this pandemic.” Student nurses are also concerned about being out of work for long periods while waiting to be tested for the virus, […]
[…]national internship scheme, JobBridge. The youth committees of the Communications Workers’ Union and Mandate Trade Union along with the Union of Students in Ireland, ScamBridge and the We’re Not Leaving youth group held a joint press conference today (Wednesday, 29th January 2014) at which they called for the scheme to be phased out. CWU Youth Committee Chair, Derek Keenan, said: “ JobBridge is not just an attack on those seeking work but also part of a much broader attempt to reduce the pay and conditions of workers in all sectors of the economy. The scheme has depressed real job creation by allowing employers […]
[…]aligned with our political and brand priorities using interactive and creative content. Moderation and in depth reporting to a Senior Management level required. Includes low level content management for website. Tasks Co-ordinate, prepare and implement annual plans for PR and Communications activity Working with the President and Executive Team, co-ordinate and implement the campaigns calendar. Work to raise the profile and general awareness of USI; identifying suitable PR stories, writing and distributing press releases, identifying new audiences and creative tactics to ensure positive outcomes and coverage for USI related activities and events Support the communications and leverage existing events such […]
[…]aligned with our political and brand priorities using interactive and creative content. Moderation and in depth reporting to a Senior Management level required. Includes low level content management for website. Tasks Co-ordinate, prepare and implement annual plans for PR and Communications activity Working with the President and Executive Team, co-ordinate and implement the campaigns calendar. Work to raise the profile and general awareness of USI; identifying suitable PR stories, writing and distributing press releases, identifying new audiences and creative tactics to ensure positive outcomes and coverage for USI related activities and events Support the communications and leverage existing events such […]
[…]in Ireland (USI) This morning, a young man named Patrick Kelleher wrote a column for thejournal.ie on the in-betweeners. The students who don’t qualify for the grant yet can’t afford the ever-increasing Student Contribution Charge (SCC). Patrick has just completed his Leaving Cert and is currently trying to find a way to pay for the SCC, which now stands at €2,250. Both his parents are working, his mother has three jobs, and yet they still can’t gather the €5,000 necessary to send both Patrick and his sister to college this September. His argument is simple and it’s one that USI […]
[…]must recount their experience of abuse, whether a complaining student can have someone speak on their behalf, whether the complaining student must face their accused, giving fair warning to the complaining student of exactly when the accused will be notified of the case against them and so on. A support worker should be assigned to assist students who are taking a complaint through the disciplinary process. This role of the worker should include helping students to write and edit complaints and appeals; assisting students to compile supporting documentation; accompanying students to disciplinary hearings; assisting students in communicating with the disciplinary […]
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[…]the student movements of Ireland and Britain united in Northern Ireland to provide representation and responsible leadership for students irrespective of their religion, politics or allegiance. Our vision of diverse people, united for their common good is as strong and bright today as it was then. Our unique bond across borders and spanning the Irish Sea is proof that differences and unity of purpose can co-exist – and so we have hope for a better future.” “Students in Northern Ireland and across these islands are united in their call to make the Assembly election about the future. Parties must […]
[…] Only 3% of the Irish population give blood, providing blood for a population of over 4 million Only 5% of the Irish population eligible to give blood do so USI Congress further Notes: That many other countries and states, such as recently the United States of America, have changed their policy regarding the donation of blood by MSM donors. Sexual orientation screening negates the possibility of many potential blood donors based on outdated evidence and research. USI Congress Affirms: Where possible it is best to use existing evidence and research to inform decisions and stances upon issues. 15 NA […]
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[…]of the student experience”. Objectives of the Union of Students’ in Ireland: An education and training system open to all, irrespective of any consideration, including consideration of national origin, ethnic background, age, ability, sex, sexuality, creed, political beliefs or economic circumstances, so that each individual can realize their full potential. An education and training system which truly serves the interest of the people of Ireland. The right of students to a decent standard of living including the right to adequate financial support, proper housing and future prospects of employment in Ireland. The defense and promotion of all democratic and human […]
[…]22, 2022. The below documents lay out the positions available and the process for seeking nomination and election. Below that are the role descriptions for each position. The President: Responsible for overall work of the organisation and delegating work and areas of policy to other members of the Executive Team. Chief spokesperson for the organisation Manages the human resources of the Union Responsible for drafting annual budget in consultation with Finance Committee Reporting work of the Union to National Council and Congress Chairs the Presidents’ Working Group at National Council. Vice President for Academic Affairs: Policy officer with anything related […]
[…]‘Role Models’. Congress declares: That Congress has no confidence in public bodies advocating on the issue of alcohol misuse and abuse which are funded by the drinks industry. Congress calls: On all public health and education bodies who sit on this board to resign from this board and to no longer support this model. Congress mandates the USI President: To campaign against this body ‘Role Models’ and the continuation of such bodies based on this model. 15 WE1 Accommodation crisis USI Congress Notes: The difficulty in recent years students face in obtaining accommodation. USI Congress further Notes: […]
[…]students have not been sufficiently engaged with in relation to the proposed incorporation and there is a need for absolute clarity of the implications of the incorporation for students. Congress therefore mandates: The USI President to engage with the HEA and the Minister of Education and Skills to voice concerns regarding the incorporation from the perspective of students and to report back to the next National Council. 15 AAQA 1 Academic Teaching Staff Annual Leave and the Examination and Examination Appeals Process. Congress recognises That the current academic teaching staff annual leave agreement has significant repercussions for the […]
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