[…]rent refunds. The USI is calling on the companies – ISA Accommodation Dublin, Uninest, Aparto and Athlone Student Rooms – to look at ways they can support students who have paid thousands of euro for these facilities which they are not now using. These private accommodation companies charge substantial rent and if there was ever a time to give back to society, it is now. Some of these companies are telling students they can only get a refund if they find someone else to take the place, which is very unlikely in a pandemic, , or that they will only be refunded deposits and […]
[…]into a General Election, we are calling on all parties who hope to be part of the next Government to commit to this sustained investment in higher education”. As candidates around the country knock on doors, Lorna Fitzpatrick, President, Union of Students in Ireland asks them to remember that: “Collectively, the staff and student community at third level is close to 300,000 people, perhaps double or treble that when their immediate families are taken into account. We say to our politicians and election candidates – these are people living and supporting your local communities. And we say to those people […]
[…]prepare for the year ahead. Students’ Union Training is a unique opportunity for representatives to come together and share ideas, ahead of what will inevitably be a difficult year for Irish students. The Union of Students in Ireland hopes that those who attend this week will come away confident that we are equipped to face all challenges and that we will do so as a united movement.” Athlone ITSU President John Madden: “AITSU are delighted to be hosting the annual Students’ Union Training. We welcome all guests, be they the sabbatical officers from far and wide, or the guest speakers. […]
[…]keen to meet with you, if you would like, to discuss our intentions in making the release we did, and to discuss with you some of the issues facing design students and graduates. If you’d like to, please contact info@usi.ie to arrange a time and a place to suit […]
[…]vaccination program as part of the National HPV Vaccination Alliance. This is an important change for all students at second level. Read letter to Minister Harris from the National HPV Vaccination […]
