[…]do can make a big difference”. After filming a new set of videos with advice when searching for accommodation (watch this space!), the Student Switch Off team, along with some of its Ambassadors got an extra treat when they joined our sponsors ‘Ben & Jerrys’ Ice cream for a balloon ride in the park and free ice cream as part of International workers day. The campaign continues during the exam period via our photo competitions and students have a chance to win ticket to the zoo and concerts. For more information on the Irish campaign, check out […]
[…] “Homes.usi.ie has already proved to be absolutely vital for students across Ireland searching for accommodation.” USI President, Annie Hoey, said. “With the funding from the Department, USI will be able to better support the student accommodation crisis in sourcing and developing new, existing and potential accommodation for college students across Ireland.” NOTES: Link to the Rebuilding Ireland, the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness – http://rebuildingireland.ie/ Link to ‘digs’ accommodation website – […]
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[…]or endurable option. Annie Hoey, USI President, said there will be three main suggestions put forward as solutions for funding third level education in Ireland, judging from leaked parts of the Cassells report. The first option will be a publicly-funded higher education system, which will include abolishing the current registration fee, with an increase in funding from state coffers and increased contribution made by employers. “Publicly-funded higher education is the only long-term practical solution the Cassells report can suggest.” Hoey said. “Free education is absolutely vital for intellectual progression, personal growth and career development. Information is power, so education is […]
[…]higher, with current students having no guarantee that this situation will not deteriorate further for them. ‘This is simply not good enough and it is disingenuous to continue such a volatile […]