[…]reactive, rather than proactive. “Therefore, we are calling for a decision to be made that face-to-face teaching – unless this is not possible due to the practical nature of the class or subject – will not resume until after the Christmas break. This gives institutions and Government the chance to put in place the very necessary student supports that are required.” USI is calling for students to be offered refunds or contract releases without financial penalty should they wish to leave term-time accommodation and Government to lobby private sector providers to ensure contract releases and rent refunds are offered to students […]
The USI Guide to Budget 2013 is available to download here: USI Guide to Budget 2013 And to read online (Flash enabled devices only) here: [issuu width=420 height=272 embedBackground=%23000000 backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=121205201047-ef31a25266c34cf09d67080da652b001 name=usibudget2013internaldocument__1_ username=theusi tag=budget unit=px […]
[…]with our Supplementary Register drive. We also launched our Yes referendum campaign early in mid-January and introduced our #makegráthelaw and www.voteforlove.ie online campaign. We engaged students throughout the country through campus speeches, information leaflets, canvassing workshops and made it a fun experience through our world record for the largest ever human Love Heart. We also made extensive use of social media platforms including our online transport initiative #VoterMotor to get students to polling stations.” “I would like to thank USI’s officer board, our hard working staff and our member student unions throughout the country and in particular our Vice President […]
[…]about the eligibility criteria for student grant funding. In particular, they should use our online ‘grant eligibility reckoner’ where they can quickly, and easily, self-assess whether they may/may not be entitled to a student grant. Students are also encouraged to use their own SUSI ‘online application trackers’, where they can track the progress of their applications and confirm that documentation has been received without having to contact SUSI […]
[…]and must have attended USI Congress. These positions are remunerated per meeting. Nominations are online at […]