The Union of Students in Ireland is gearing up today for the annual Student Achievement Awards Ireland, which aims to recognise the contribution students and their representatives have made inside and beyond the student community. The glittering awards ceremony, taking place in Dublin Castle this evening (20/04/2017) will honour students and invited guests from North and South of the island for their hard work and determination. The awards will be hosted by journalist and online personality Clare Cullen, with the keynote address by Senator Lynn Ruane. The evening will conclude with the presentation of the President’s Award. SAAI nominations are […]
[…]begin to significantly address the costs. Brain Drain Hoey continued, “It is understood that today’s Oireachtas presentation will propose repayment terms up to €160 per month until the age of 33 – a target which is simply out of touch with the reality of graduate salaries in Ireland. With the average salary in Ireland is around €46,000, graduate salaries in Ireland are around €28,000, and significantly lower in Dublin. A loan scheme is likely to spur an increase in emigration from the country to avoid debt repayment – with significant economic, skills and social consequences”. Over-optimistic repayment assessment It is […]
[…]dying each year from tobacco related diseases. Congress also notes Despite a number of campaigns run by USI, HSE and DRUGS.ie on the dangers of drug use, more could be done to highlight the dangers of smoking tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes and how addictive they are. Congress believes That educating students about the dangers of smoking regular tobacco cigarettes and electronic cigarettes may lead to a decrease in use. Congress also believes That there should be designated smoking zones on campuses across the country. Congress therefore mandates The Vice President for Welfare to carry out a national campaign on […]
[…]app labelled ‘The Tinder of Politics’, matching the public with political candidates that best share their views on Wednesday 13th January 2016 at 6 pm, at the Mansion House. Smartvote works by asking all political candidates their opinion on 30 topical issues. The user gives their opinion on the same issues. Smartvote then matches each user with the candidates who best represent their views. Similar voting assistance tools are already successful around Europe – Stemwijzer in Holland is used by 80% of 18-25 year olds, come election time. Smartvote are partnering with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) […]
