[…]issues, as well as other areas blocking access to higher education in Ireland. The island-wide day of action is also calling for an end to tuition fees in Northern Ireland, which are also among the highest in Europe and an overhaul of student supports for students who need them. Almost 500 students have registered to take part in the USI virtual protest on Zoom at 1pm on today. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “Students are highlighting a range of issues through these actions today, from having the highest fees in the EU to paying some of the […]
[…]Reform Strategy Cyberbullying Policy Further Education and Training Strategy 2018 – 2021 Higher Education Grant Reform position paper Health Promotion strategy 2017-2020.docx Placement and Work based learning Strategy 2018 Postgraduate Students Strategy 2018 USI Voter Registration Reform USI Sustainability Strategy 2018 Strategies passed at Congress in 2017: Health Promotion Strategy 2017 – 2020 (PDF) Strategies passed at Congress in 2016: USI Equality Strategy (PDF) Students For Choice Strategy (PDF) USI Accommodation Strategy (PDF) Strategies passed at Congress in 2015: USI Union Development Strategy 2015 – 2020 (PDF) Strategies passed at Congress in 2014: USI Mental Health Strategy 2014 – 2017 […]
[…]been a budget for young people. But there are some positive steps overall in funding our third-level campuses, and a shift away from implementing any form of an income-contingent loan scheme. ‘While the additional funding is welcomed to prop up crumbling infrastructures, and not burdening students with a new funding model based on loans and debt, there is no financial support in terms grants for students announced today. With the cost of living soaring, SUSI grant thresholds needed to be adjusted to allow middle income earners to be able to access the SUSI grant scheme more allowing for students to […]
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