USI
Student Nurses Set to Lose Supervision During INMO Strike
The strike, which will take place on March 7th, will see nurses across the country take part in the work to rule campaign.
Cúis Imní do Ghluaiseacht na Mac Léinn atá in Aimhleisceas Íoc as Oideachas Saor in Aisce
Nuair nach nglacfadh ach 50 faoin gcéad de mhic léinn i gColáiste na Tríonóide le cánacha níos airde chun íoc as oideachas saor in aisce, caithfidh ceannairí mac léinn a iarrachtaí a leathnú chun an ghluaiseacht a aontú.
Editorial
A Reluctance to Pay for Free Education is a Worrying Hurdle for the Student Movement
When barely 50 per cent of Trinity students would pay higher taxes for free education, student leaders must redouble their efforts to unite the student movement.
New Education Action Plan Confirms 2018 as Target for New Funding Model
Following comments from the Minister for Education in November, the new action plan sets the 2018 Budget as the timeline for a new funding model.
€3,900 Granted to USI for Campaign Supporting Refugee Integration in Third Level
The nationwide campaign will work to make college campuses a more inclusive and welcoming place for refugees.
TCDSU President, Kieran McNulty, to Run for USI Campaigns Officer
Elections for the full-time position conclude with a vote at USI’s national congress, which typically takes place in April.
Education Committee Members Challenge Fine Gael Funding “Agenda”
Doubts were expresses about the ability of the cross-party committee to come to a consensus decision on a new funding model.
Government Advisory Group Calls for Loan Scheme to Protect Irish “Competitiveness”
The National Competitiveness Council warn of the long-term dangers of failing to fund higher education.
European Students’ Union Calls for Abolition of University Fees in Ireland
The ESU resolution called for the abolition of fees in the countries with the highest fees in Europe, including the UK, Hungary and the Netherlands.
TCDSU Warn of Dangers of Loan Schemes in Submission to Education Committee
The submission comes ahead of the union's appearance before the Oireachtas Education and Skills Committee on December 8th.