[…]system. USI is pleased to hear that the Minister will publish a report ahead of each Budget outlining the cost of third level education and how they intend to tackle these costs for students. The most recent research on this shows that the cost of going to college currently stands at around €50,000 for students, including fees, accommodation and other costs – this is not acceptable or sustainable. Minister Harris indicated in January that there would be a significant reduction to the Student Contribution Charge in the next Budget and despite no commitment today to do that, USI will continue […]
[…]and it is by getting students and staff to engage that we will start to see how small changes in the way we things do can make a big difference”. After filming a new set of videos with advice when searching for accommodation (watch this space!), the Student Switch Off team, along with some of its Ambassadors got an extra treat when they joined our sponsors ‘Ben & Jerrys’ Ice cream for a balloon ride in the park and free ice cream as part of International workers day. The campaign continues during the exam period via our photo competitions and students have […]
[…]the island of Ireland have issued this statement in solidarity with students, staff and the public in India who are protesting the new Citizenship Amendment Act. “We utterly condemn the brutal and violent crackdown on peaceful protests led by students in India. These protests have been peaceful, but have been met with violence by the police. We extend our full solidarity to those engaging in one of the most fundamental and inalienable rights of all people, the right to protest. The right to peacefully protest is codified in the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to which India is […]
[…]the island of Ireland have issued this statement in solidarity with students, staff and the public in India who are protesting the new Citizenship Amendment Act. “We utterly condemn the brutal and violent crackdown on peaceful protests led by students in India. These protests have been peaceful, but have been met with violence by the police. We extend our full solidarity to those engaging in one of the most fundamental and inalienable rights of all people, the right to protest. The right to peacefully protest is codified in the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights to which India is […]
