[…](October 17) at 11.30am as part of a national protest organised by the Union of Students in Ireland and local Students’ Unions. The National Student Walkout aims to highlight the anger and frustration students are feeling at the complete lack of measures in Budget 2025 to support them, and to remind TDs and candidates of the power of the student voice ahead of the upcoming general election. Students that walk out of classes will meet at central spots on campus for rallies, led by their local Students’ Union team – members of the USI Coiste Gnó will also be on various […]
[…]Acting President and the various PhD funding agencies to discuss how stipends can be brought to a liveable and equitable level. As USI has stated on numerous occasions, PCAU says the current PhD stipend is insufficient on several accounts and the current cost-of-living crisis and inflation levels have promoted this new action. The letter, which has almost 500 signatures, states: “The Central Statistics Office (CSO) reported an approximate 9.1 per cent inflation of prices in the last year, which means that the current (average) stipend of €18,500 has the same purchasing power as a €17,000 stipend pre-inflation, when current first-year […]
[…]ages of 17 and 25. However, there needs to be clarity that this health package will be accessible and will be available to trans and non-binary people.” You can read the USI Pre-Budget Submission […]
[…]in the wake of the terrorist attacks, USIT’s focus remained on ensuring the safety of the thousands of Irish students in the U.S.A. at that time. When other companies would have been hard-nosed and focussed on the bottom line, Gordon and his team to their credit chose to concentrate their efforts on the distressed students and their parents. Gordon studied at UCD where he was active with the students’ union before becoming President of USI for two terms from 1964 to 1966. The conclusion of his presidency was merely the end of the beginning of a lifelong involvement with USI […]
[…]tighter USI budgeting, passed by National Council this year. Congress believes: That 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 […]
