[…]third-level education. One Students’ Union reported to USI that it has been receiving over 100 requests a day for help on its dedicated student accommodation Facebook page, while most SUs have received hundreds of phone calls and emails over the last few weeks. USI President, Clare Austick is calling for urgent action from Government and higher education institutions to immediately support those students who feel they have no choice but to drop-out or defer their place as they live too far away from their universities and colleges to commute. Clare said: “There are thousands of students across the Island who cannot find accommodation. With waiting lists […]
[…]limit in a tax year. In Budget 2015, it was announced that this limit would increase from €10,000 to €12,000. Congress Believes That an increased awareness of the Rent a Room Relief Scheme will lead to an increased availability and of alternative accommodation sources available to students apart from traditional purpose-built student accommodation Congress Believes That an increased awareness of the Rent a Room Relief Scheme will lead to more affordable student accommodation options Congress Mandates The relevant officers/officer board to advertise this scheme along with relevant accommodation campaigns and to provide support to member organisations in local campaigns around […]
[…]demonstrated incredible leadership in running campaigns, advocating for their peers and raising money for charity. “Those nominated this year are fantastic ambassadors, not only for their colleges and the student body, but for Irish society.” Some 870 third-level teaching staff were also recognised at the event through the Teaching Hero Awards, ran in partnership by USI and the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. The full list of SAAI winners is: Academic Representative of the Year (sponsored by QQI):Michael Upham, QUBSU Access Champion of the Year (sponsored by HEA Access Policy Unit): TU Dublin Students’ Union An Gradam Éacht […]
[…]Union to campaign to repeal the 8th amendment. USI is a membership based organisation with 354,000 members, and counting. USI protects and improves the lives of students across Ireland on a daily […]
