Students' Union Archives – Page 2 of 6

Cody Byrne SU spread

April 19, 2017

From organising protests against rising college fees to battling Hazelwood student apartments over rent and deposits, Byrne says that he has had a very busy term.

As the college year comes to an end, former Education Officer and current Academic Affairs Officer, James Donoghue, spoke to The College View about his experience working with the Student Union over the past year.

Eimear Maguire SU Spread

April 19, 2017

With the academic year drawing to a close, outgoing Vice President for Engagement and Development Eimear Maguire reflected on her biggest challenges; the incorporation and finding her feet in the newly created position. “It was always

Dylan Kehoe SU Spread

April 19, 2017

DCU Students’ Union President Dylan Kehoe said Wednesday that he is leaving his SU office with high hopes for his successor Niall Behan after the “tough year” the Union has dealt with in relation to

USI launch drug awareness campaign in response to rise of synthetic drugs

April 5, 2017

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched the second of its drug awareness campaigns on Monday, 20th March, addressing the widespread use of synthetic drugs and its prominent status among young adults.

USI Congress: New Officer Board elected

March 29, 2017

Eight new Union of Students in Ireland officers were elected this morning, following voting which took place at the annual USI Congress yesterday.

USI Congress Breakdown: Congress passes motions in areas of welfare, academic affairs & Union organisation

March 28, 2017

A number of motions were passed on the second day of the annual USI Congress in Ennis, Co. Clare. They related to problems in the areas of welfare, academic affairs and Union organisation.

DCU sees significant drop in students running for election

March 22, 2017

The number of candidates running for Student Union positions in Dublin City University has decreased by 37.5 per cent this year and over half of the positions are uncontested.

VP for Welfare & Equality candidate Olivia Nwachukwu: Cultural integration, removing stigmas and the pro-choice stance.

March 21, 2017

Olivia Nwachukwu is running for VP for Welfare and Equality and believes she can be a relatable figure for minorities, as well as being a “point-of-contact”.

DCUSU Election Hustings: An analysis

March 21, 2017

The second day of the DCUSU Election hustings took place on the Glasnevin campus on March 9th, in which candidates had the opportunity to talk about their manifestos and answer questions from both the audience.

New SU Centre opens on St. Patrick’s Campus

March 8, 2017

A new permanent Students’ Union Centre opened up on St. Patrick’s Campus DCU in block D as a result of the Incorporation Programme, which included an integration of DCU’s Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s Student Unions.

Empowerment campaign encourages female participation in politics

March 8, 2017

DCU’s Students’ Union ran its first Empowerment Week in conjunction with the nominations for the SU Elections, opening on Tuesday.

UCD consent classes cancelled due to lack of interest

February 22, 2017

UCD’s Student Union had to cancel classes on sexual consent due to a lack of interest by the Student Body.

Body acceptance at forefront of latest SU campaign

February 22, 2017

DCU’s Student Union held events from Monday the 13th of February to Thursday the 16th of February in honour of Body and Soul week.

TCD SU oppose loan scheme

February 8, 2017

Trinity College Dublin Student’s Union council have passed the motion to oppose student loans, two years on from the initial rejection of the motion.

Gender neutral bathrooms wheeled out as bike scheme waits for funding

February 8, 2017

Each building in DCU will contain one gender neutral bathroom as part of an initiative suggested last year, according to LGBT chair, Mel Kavanagh. This will stretch across all DCU campuses.

Constitutional Review Committee to present changes at Class Rep Council

February 8, 2017

A committee tasked with analysing and modifying the Students’ Union constitution is due to present its work to Class Rep Council today, at the first meeting of the semester.

UCC hosts 25th annual USI Pink Training

November 30, 2016

The 25th USI Pink Training took place in University College Cork from November 25th – 27th.

USI says landlords must be incentivised to lease properties in submission to Government plan

November 30, 2016

The USI made a submission to the strategy for the rented sector

USI Aims To Register 10,000 Student Voters Once Again

November 30, 2016

The USI are hoping to help register 10,000 students before the next general election, which could be called at any moment due to the volatile atmosphere in Dail Eireann.

Referendum cancelled as Executive is over-ruled

November 30, 2016

The referendum proposing changes to the Students’ Union constitution has been called off, following a decision made at last week’s Class Rep Council.

Diversity week returns to DCU

November 30, 2016

[dropcap]DCU[/dropcap] SU’s Diversity week was held last week which focused on giving equal representation to all students with regards to their collective identity from a cultural, religious and sexual orientation perspective.

Students’ Union to host Beg Borrow Steal

November 16, 2016

DCU Enterprise society’s biggest event Beg Borrow Steal will be run by the Student Union this year.

USI pre-budget document demands student fees cut

September 28, 2016

In a call to alleviate pressure on third level students, a proposal for a €500 cut in the student contribution fee was made by the Union of Students In Ireland in their pre-budget submission, launched earlier this month.

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USI calls for restoration of €1m Gaeltact grant

September 28, 2016

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is calling on the Government to restore the €1 million grant for student teachers’ to attend 3 weeks of mandatory Gaeltacht courses.