[…]Government due to the rise in youth homelessness and lack of welfare and financial supports for students in third level education. The group is led by students from Trinity College, TU Dublin, Maynooth University, DCU, UCD, NCI and IADT, along with USI and the TCD Renters Solidarity Network and has been joined by students from other institutions. Students and student representatives protested outside the building this lunchtime, and a number entered the building and intend to stay there until they can deliver a letter outlining their demands to one of the senior finance ministers. The main aim of the National […]
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[…]it to your preferred hosting service (e.g., YouTube) and then fill out this short application form to enter. Do not forget to include the link to your video in the appropriate section. Note: The application forms will be available to download on August 20. Videos should aim to be three minutes in length and no more than five minutes. The only requirements are that you state your name, institution, and funding source (if any) on video before you start your presentation and explain, by whatever means you chose, why your research matters. You may be as creative as you wish, using […]
[…]fee – a major increase in the cost of college, on top of already historically high accommodation rental prices. USI welcomes announcements on provisions to build more housing, which should in due course relieve pressure on rental prices in Dublin and across the country. USI further welcomes the apparent protection of the Back to Education Allowance which allows for mature students to return to college to develop skills. Speaking immediately after the budget speeches, Laura Harmon, President of USI said: “We’re glad that students reliant on the Back to Education Allowance and Student Maintenance Grant won’t experience further cuts, and […]
[…]to strive for best practice; enable networking; champion equality and inclusion; and create a platform for the staff to understand thus communicate the benefits and supports provided by USI. 15 UO6 Regional Events to National Campaigns Congress Notes Many USI Campaigns and their launches are located in Dublin due to its accessibility for MOs, Media and Politicians. Congress also notes This can remove a regional and local focus from national campaigns Congress therefore mandates The USI VP Campaigns, VP BMW and VP for Southern Region to co-ordinate local and regional campaigns events to compliment national campaigns, where […]
