[…]will highlight how without a place to leave, many students are being locked out of the third-level system and will not be able to get their degrees. USI President, Clare Austick said: “We are outraged at the lack of action,ter or it seems even interest, from Government on the disaster that is the situation facing students looking for accommodation at the moment. The situation has been bad for several years, but after years of inaction from Government and the COVID-19 pandemic, it is an absolute mess. “I cannot stress enough how bad the situation is for students at the moment. […]
[…]show that we stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and are calling for an end to the on-going genocide in Gaza. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “In line with our mandates and policies, USI strongly condemns the occupation of Palestine and the current attack on the people and infrastructure of Gaza. “The student movement has historically stood at the forefront of important societal change, and we know that students are devastated at what is currently happening in Gaza. To give voice to that support, we are co-organising this weekend’s National Demonstration for Palestine and are calling […]
[…]across the island have come together in the Knightsbrook Hotel in county Meath for the first in-person USI Congress since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Beth was elected Vice President for Campaigns at USI in 2021, having previously served as Commercial and Fundraising Officer in UCC SU – Beth graduated from UCC with a BA in Politics and History. USI Vice President for the Southern Region and former WITSU student, John Fortune was elected Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, while the rest of the Coiste Gnó next year will be new to the USI team. Waqar Ahmed, Sarah Behan, Ross […]
