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After Debate, USI Rejects Motion to ‘Unite’ Students of All Political Beliefs
After a lengthy debate, USI's congress rejected the ‘sensitive’ proposal, which would have seen the union engage with youth wings of all political parties.
USI to Campaign for Reconfiguration of Irish Voting System
The union will now fight for the lowering of the voting age to 16, the introduction of an electoral system and the streamlining of registration.
USI Postpones Introduction of Full-Time VP for Postgraduate Affairs
A similar motion was brought to congress in 2017 but was also put off.
Lorna Fitzpatrick Re-Elected USI President, After Running Unopposed
Fitzpatrick will lead USI for a second year, with Kevin McStravock elected USI's vice-president for academic affairs at an online congress.
Undergraduates Set to Return End of September, Exams in January 2021
Postgraduate students will ‘possibly’ start at the end of October, as College plans for a combination of online and in-person teaching next year.
Tacaíonn AMLÉ le Sraith Rún a Bhaineann Leis an nGaeilge
Baineann na rúin le hathchóiriú na Gaeilge sa chóras oideachais agus an Ghaeilge san ardoideachas.
Cork IT and IT Tralee Get Green Light to Form Munster Tech University
The amalgamation of the two institutes had hit a number of roadblocks, with Cork IT unwilling to take on the debts of the Kerry institute.
USI to Campaign for Better Placement Conditions for Nurses, Midwives
The union will work with the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation to demand better pay for nurses and midwives on placement.
USI to Fight for Free Public Transport for Students
The motion led to arguments about the need to improve transport infrastructure and attempts to change the wording of the motion.
USI to Push for Stronger Anti-Racism Protocols on Campuses
The union will also lobby for the use of iReport – an online tool for confidentially reporting racism – across Ireland.