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[…]follow the divestment process step-by-step and ensure the university keeps to the agreement made today, after years of campaigning by Trinity BDS, supported by students – an agreement that was previously staunchly opposed by the college. USI Vice President for Campaigns, and former chair of Trinity BDS, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “While today is just the start of the full divestment process, it is important that we acknowledge the success of what was agreed today. We are proud of what TCDSU, Trinity BDS members and Trinity students have achieved this week – this is a win for collective action and protest. […]
[…]of the majority of staff and students at Trinity College. A recent poll carried out by Trinity News showed 76 per cent of students agree they have been effective. Protests that the college deem to be in line with their ‘rules’ would not work. That is not real protest. Through the fine and ongoing threats of more fines or exclusions from the college, management is punishing students for caring about the university’s complicity in genocide and about current and future students who cannot afford to pay high rents or more fees and are essentially being sent the message that third-level […]
[…]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 Students Action Group, an offshoot of the national student movement, is to stage demonstrations and direct actions to directly tackle Government on the student cost-of-living crisis. In the letter, which is attached, they say: “We can no longer afford to be quiet about the terrible conditions currently impacting students and staff that are breaking the futures of Ireland’s youth, so we are speaking out.” The six main demands are: Permanent funding to bring student counselling […]
[…]on-campus, and affordable student accommodation, but said he did not have the power over the finances to make these changes. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “USI notes the election of Simon Harris as Taoiseach today, and while we will continue to call for an immediate general election, we will be watching closely to see where the new Taoiseach’s priorities lie when it comes to higher education in Ireland. It is time for Taoiseach Harris to put the Government’s money where its mouth is in relation to student issues. Beyond urgent action is needed on the student accommodation […]
[…]resign as leader of the Government, the people should be given the chance to say who they want to run the country. The students we represent have been left struggling by this Government, with students sleeping in cars, on sofas, dropping out, or working full-time jobs along with studying, because of the cost of accommodation and going to college. And so, USI completely refutes Taoiseach Varadkar’s assertion that the economy and society is in a good place or that we are out of the cost-of-living crisis. However, if there is no general election and Fine Gael is simply allowed to […]
[…]when ‘a new strategy announcement’ proved to be just Government re-announcing the same policies and funding amounts and not publishing a student accommodation strategy, which is the only way for us to see if anything is actually being […]
[…]to students or others. With the ability to make €14,000 on offer, there should be some basic rules and requirements, to stop people being evicted or having their rent increased without any notice or discussion. Digs should also be brought into the scope of Rent Pressure Zone Legislation, which USI worked on in the past. The survey showed that respondents are paying an average of €660 across the country to live in digs, with just 43 per cent of them having use of the room for the full seven days a week – this shows that digs is not a […]
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[…]on-site student accommodation, and underpins the policy commitments set out in Housing for All. I am pleased today to confirm Government has approved my proposal to directly intervene in the delivery of student accommodation.” (statement here) USI President, Chris Clifford said: “When we heard through the media last week that Minister Harris was bring a new policy to the cabinet meeting and that the new strategy would be published on Friday, we were relieved that there finally seemed to be some action around the student accommodation crisis. But we have been left angry and frustrated after seeing that there was little […]
[…]will be addressed by TDs and speakers from the organising groups, as well as by Irish actor Liam Cunningham who will recite a poem by renowned Palestinian poet, Refaat Alareer, who was killed in the Israeli attacks on Gaza in December. The motion calls on the Government to ‘take its obligations under the genocide convention seriously and support South Africa in its efforts to stop a genocide in Gaza by intervening in the case at the ICJ as a matter of urgency at the earliest possible opportunity’. It quotes Article 1 of the Genocide Convention, which places an obligation on […]
[…]including our students. Colette continued: “These aren’t USI recommended ratios, they are the internationally accepted figures. And I think if anyone considers the struggles young people currently face and how many people they know that suffer from mental health issues, they would not think that one counsellor for every 2,240 students is enough. Also, it is not fair for Government to expect these services to operate from year to year, only finding out in mid-December what funding they are getting for the following year. It is practically impossible for them to plan or to hire counsellors that will sign up […]
[…]and in developing meaning careers, says USI. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, James Curry said: “USI is proud to attend today’s protest and support students with disabilities and disabled activists in general. The proposals in the Green Paper will negatively affect people who are on Disability Allowance, and other such payments. It is also completely wrong to talk about putting people into ‘tiers’ in order to decided what support they should get. “USI, along with our members, calls for the Disability Allowance be increased to cover the cost-of-living in Ireland. But the most important thing that disability activists […]
[…]November 29), to support an occupation that is currently underway by TCD Students’ Union. On International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, TCD SU and TCD BDS have occupied a room in the university in order to display banners looking out on College Green calling for the college to end ties with Israel, and in support of the Palestinian people. TCD SU President László Molnárfi has also been in direct contact with Trinity’s Junior Dean and Provost to request, in the strongest terms, that they tell security at Trinity not to use force against their own students and Students’ […]
[…]our part in particular, USI will work to ensure that this hatred stays out of our campuses and that all students are able to be safe in this country. USI is proud to represent the international students in our colleges and universities and we believe their inclusion in the higher education system in Ireland is vital and beneficial for all […]
[…]their trans and non-binary patients. A survey by TENI (the Transgender Equality Network Ireland) examining trans healthcare in Ireland found that 78 per cent of respondents thought about ending their life while transitioning or on a waiting list, and 40 per cent said they had made at least one suicide attempt. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, James Curry said: “The TENI survey, and numerous other research projects around the world, have shown us that transgender people who are not receiving healthcare or are left on long waiting lists, are very much at risk of self-harm and suicide. On […]
[…]to end the genocide in Gaza Ending Israeli apartheid once and for all Expelling the Israeli Ambassador to Ireland The Irish Government to place pressure on the EU to call for a ceasefire and refer the current leadership of Israel to International Courts Freedom and Justice for […]
[…]of Ireland, the European Union and its allies to act immediately against the breaking of these fundamental international humanitarian laws. On October 9, Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, publicly showcased the disproportionate nature of the response of the state of Israel on the people of Gaza when he stated: “I have ordered a complete siege on the Gaza strip. There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed. We are fighting human animals, and we act accordingly.” This statement indicates a complete disregard for the lives of the people living under siege in Gaza, and amounts to […]
[…]it falls short of the increase to €25,000 USI called for in its Pre-Budget Submission, the amount recommended in the Independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers, commissioned by Minister Harris’s office. The increased amount does not even give PhD researchers, who contribute greatly to third-level institutes and Irish research in general, a payment equal to full-time minimum wage. USI Vice President for postgraduate Affairs, Muhammad Mubashar Saeed said: “This stipend does not accurately reflect the invaluable contributions PhD researchers make to the academic community and to the advancement of knowledge in their respective fields. While some help, the […]
[…]And while there was tinkering at the edges, and some support given, this just didn’t happen today. As far as USI is concerned, that was a deliberate choice made by this Government. “There were signs today that Government heard and seen our protests. They obviously know the Student Contribution is way too high, rent is a nightmare, and the supports available aren’t enough. But they haven’t done what is needed. So, we are going back to our members, we will talk to Student Union officers and students, and decide where we need to go from here. We will absolutely be […]
[…]and other costs. Student representatives met with politicians at a Lobby Day in July to hammer home how bad things are for students now and what needs to be done support them. And last week, every TD and senator was sent a copy of the USI Pre-Budget submission which includes calls for 30,000 new student beds, along with free public transport for students and a range of other costed solutions. USI and Students’ Unions all over Ireland are now calling on students to come out on Wednesday, October 4 to march to the Dáil and send a message to politicians […]
[…]Union Welfare Officer Make an appointment with your GP In an emergency attend your local A&E or phone 999 Call Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie Call LGBT Helpline on 1800 929 539 or see LGBT.ie Call the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 77 8888 or email counselling@drcc.ie or open a WebChat […]
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[…]Cairns, Social Democrats Ivana Bacik, Labour John Paul Phelan, Fianna Fáil Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Lynn Ruane, Independent Mairead Farrell, Sinn Fein Marc O Cathasaigh, Green Party Martin Kenny, Sinn Fein Michael Healy-Rae, Independent Mick Barry, People Before Profit Ned O’ Sullivan, Fianna Fáil Pa Daly, Sinn Fein Pádraig O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil Patrick Costello, Green Party Paudie O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil Paul Donnelly, Sinn Fein Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Peadar Toibin, Aontu Roderic O’Gorman, Green Party Roisin Shortall, Social Democrats Ruairi O Murchu, Sinn Fein Thomas Gould, Sinn Fein Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent The flyer we gave out on the day is below – click in to […]
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[…]that many people seeking access to abortion still face. Students played a key role in the campaign to remove the eighth amendment and USI is extremely disappointed that there is still inadequate and unequal access to abortion in Ireland. Along with others, USI is demanding that the recommendations of the independent abortion review be implemented immediately. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Ross Boyd said: “We are calling on Government to treat abortion as a healthcare issue and not be influenced on policy by pressure from external groups. Today, we are joining in calls for the recommendations of the independent review […]
[…]to highlighting the systematic abuses faced by Palestinians at the hands of Israel. Today, May 15, is the anniversary of the Nakba, or ‘the Catastrophe,’ where Palestinians were expelled from their historic and ancestral land. Since then, ongoing actions have created over eight million refugees and over 800,000 internally displaced people through territorial fragmentation; segregation and control; dispossession of land and property; and denial of economic and social rights. The student movement has historically been at the forefront of important societal change, and on this day of commemoration, USI stands firmly with the Palestinian people against Israel’s […]
[…]2023. Opening Statement I thank the committee and the Chair for the invitation to participate today. I am the vice president for postgraduate affairs at the Union of Students in Ireland, which is the representative body of students for third level education in Ireland. The research and innovation Bill is being discussed at a time when 50% of the Irish academic workforce is on casualised contracts. Postgraduate researchers have no working rights or living wage, and our expenditure on research and development is among the lowest. Furthermore, poor international research mobility, the highest postgraduate fees in the EU, funding gaps […]
[…]a great guy and it was very close, with only four votes in it in the end. I hope to hit the ground running and am looking forward to getting going and delivering the change I promised in my speech at hustings. “I did run a bit of a snuff campaign at the start, but that was to get students engaged. I thought it would be a way of engaging students that don’t usually get involved with student politics to look at my campaign. But for Monday night, I put together a speech that I felt would let people know […]
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[…]death, a further 15 women have been killed on the island of Ireland, and we remember them all today. They are: Ashling Murphy Sandra Boyd Mary Bergin Ruth Lohse Alyson Nelson Louise Muckell Margaret Una Noone Lisa Thompson Larisa Serban Miriam Burns Hollie Thomson Lisa Cash Ioana Mihaela Pacala Sharon Crean Bruna Fonesca Natalie McNally According to figures tracked by Women’s Aid, 254 incidents of femicide have seen women die violently at the hands of men in Ireland since 1996 – 161 of those women have been killed in their own homes. And Women’s Aid statistics also show that one […]
[…]death, a further 15 women have been killed on the island of Ireland, and we remember them all today. They are: Ashling Murphy Sandra Boyd Mary Bergin Ruth Lohse Alyson Nelson Louise Muckell Margaret Una Noone Lisa Thompson Larisa Serban Miriam Burns Hollie Thomson Lisa Cash Ioana Mihaela Pacala Sharon Crean Bruna Fonesca Natalie McNally According to figures tracked by Women’s Aid, 254 incidents of femicide have seen women die violently at the hands of men in Ireland since 1996 – 161 of those women have been killed in their own homes. And Women’s Aid statistics also show that one […]
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[…]financial problems across Ireland. It used to be a case that every student knew someone that was struggling, but now nearly every student is struggling themselves. Students needed to take this action today. We have been hearing how angry students are at the way they have been treated year after year, and today was an outlet for that anger.” They continued: “USI has been talking constantly about how we have the worst student accommodation crisis ever and of the hardship that students are facing because of the soaring cost of living. And today students showed in huge numbers how bad the situation is. But this is just the beginning. Today was a […]
[…]has demonstrated exceptional creative ability in presenting their research. Antonia’s project examines the vaccine-related stigma expressed online and its implications on the intention to vaccinate amongst hesitant users. This research is unique in its analysis of stigmatising content shared on social media within the vaccine discourse before and during a pandemic. #WhyMyResearchMatters: Implications of Stigma on the Decision to Vaccinate against COVID-19 Huge congratulations to the other five finalists for their outstanding contributions: Lughan Odlum Deane, Dublin City University Maíra Theophilo de Souza Amaral, Technological University Dublin Pragyaa Chandel, Dublin City University Rachel Healy, University College Dublin Tammy Strickland, Royal […]
[…]not remove the significant barriers that currently face the hardest-pressed students and their families. We need a move towards publicly funded higher education now. We also don’t see any measures in this Budget to address the serious student accommodation crisis, which is making college inaccessible, or an extreme hardship, for many. “Without significant action on student housing, including the announcement of a new student accommodation strategy, capital grants for affordable purpose-built student accommodation and rent freezes – along with action on the cost-of-living – these tweaks and changes will not make much of a different to students who are struggling […]
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[…]are among the key issues being raised by the Union of Students in Ireland at today’s (Monday) pre-budget submission lobbying day in Buswells Hotel, Dublin. USI representatives have been joined by Students’ Union officers from across Ireland to lobby the TDs, including Government ministers, who are attending the event. ‘A Living Crisis, A Student Crisis,’ USI’s costed pre-budget submission sets out the significant and increasing financial barriers facing students and potential students in Ireland. Among the key asks in ‘A Living Crisis, A Student Crisis’ are: A €1,000 reduction to the Student Contribution Charge Legislation to protect students in ‘digs’ accommodation An increase of €1,000 to the SUSI grant and increased income thresholds Capital grants for universities and colleges to build strictly affordable student accommodation Reducing the cost […]
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[…]overall winner stands will receive prize of €500. Our judging panel will also be selecting two runners-up for most creative video and most informative video, with the winners of each winning prizes of €250, respectively. Eligibility The call is open to all postgraduates registered to a higher education institution on the island of Ireland, regardless of funding or area of research. How to Apply To participate in the competition, we are asking you to create a video about the research that you are doing, discussing why you are doing this research, what you have learned or hope to learn, and […]
[…]to confirm if the hugely disappointing decision by the IRFU to ban Trans women from contact rugby will affect student competitions. USI is disgusted by today’s announcement by the IRFU that Trans women will not be allowed to take part in women’s contact rugby competitions for the upcoming season, and will not stand by while any students are excluded from playing the sport they love. USI President, Beth O’Reilly said: “USI has been in touch with both the IRFU and SSI to get clarity on what this decision means for college sport. We are disgusted by this announcement on every level, but […]
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[…]and will come with reform of our institutions. But we have to stop relying on students and their families to pay such a significant amount towards the funding of higher education. “While there has been mention of bringing down the costs for students through better student grants and reduced student fees, there is no funding allocated for the reduction of the Student Contribution Charge. There needs to be a holistic approach to removing the barriers to third level education and that must involve the scrapping of student fees and bringing the SUSI grant to a level that reflects the actual […]
[…]matter to students. “I’m excited to work with the excellent new team that has been elected today and I am very much looking forward to continuing to promote the student movement and to fighting for the liberation of higher education for all. “My immediate priorities will be working to get students re-engaged with the student movement after the COVID-19 pandemic. I want USI to help rebuild communities on campuses across the island and to getting students back on the streets in big numbers fighting for their rights and for a better society for all.” The full USI Coiste Gnó (Executive) […]
[…]human and social right to live, learn and study in a peaceful environment. USI will protest and campaign against the current Russian attack and this blatant act of expansionism that has already led to many deaths, both civilian and otherwise. USI is firmly anti-war, and we urge all Students’ Unions and students to join protests and demonstrations against this current aggression. USI welcomes the removal of the visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens entering Ireland. However, we strongly call for Ukrainians without documentation to also have the right to safe sanctuary in Ireland. We continue to stand firmly against the current […]
[…]many people from accessing higher education and that that needs to change. USI will continue to campaign for the end of fees, but in the meantime the reduction would be very welcome for students, many of whom are struggling with financial hardship. The reports this morning are very positive to see and the move would be a welcome step in the right direction and would show a commitment to supporting students and their families. “Making a significant reduction to the Student Contribution Charge would also recognise the importance and value of our education system. Education is a right and not […]
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