University News Archives – The College View

USI called for students to be refunded on accommodation they cannot use during pandemic

April 4, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have called for students to be refunded for any accommodation they can not use during the current pandemic.

Trinity to allow students who meet specific criteria to remain in accommodation until end of September

April 1, 2020

The email, sent to all Trinity students, told residents that ” from 8pm tomorrow (March 17), all students living in Ireland must return home within Ireland and stay at home until notified otherwise. Students with a home overseas should aim to have left their Trinity accommodation by 5pm Wednesday on March 18.”

UCD to open library for students without internet access to continue coursework

April 1, 2020

University College Dublin (UCD) is opening one of its libraries on campus to accommodate students without reliable internet, or who do not have access to laptops at home.

Many student nurses pulled from placement but final years are expected to continue attending

April 1, 2020

Since the Covid-19 pandemic has made its way to our shores, certain colleges such as Trinity and DCU have pulled their first, second and third-year students from their clinical placements.

USI campaign to stop gender based violence across Ireland

March 18, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are launching a campaign to take a stand against gender-based sexual violence in universities around Ireland.

Trinity students asked to leave accommodation due to coronavirus cases

March 17, 2020

Trinity College Dublin has asked their students on campus accommodation to vacate their residences with just 24 hours’ notice

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to HSE if COVID-19 pandemic worsens

March 17, 2020

DCU campus accommodation may be made available to the HSE on an emergency basis if the COVID-19 pandemic worsens.

Vice president of campaigns of the USI resigns

March 11, 2020

The vice president of campaigns of the Union of Students Ireland (USI), Michelle Byrne, has resigned this evening, following revelations that she was willing to provide names of right wing activists to what appeared to be an anti-fascist group.

Trinity said campus rent increases were never on the agenda despite reports and students protests

March 4, 2020

Trinity rent increase was never on the agenda, but is still likely to happen said Trinity’s head of Public Affairs and Communications.

DCU to increase cost of campus accommodation by four per cent

February 19, 2020

A recent decision by DCU management to increase the cost of on-campus accommodation by four per cent has left students outraged.

Proposed pay cuts for teaching assistants in Trinity College Dublin

February 19, 2020

Casual Teaching Staff in Trinity College Dublin are raising questions about the legality of their employment as talks to possible pay cuts are underway.

NUIG launch new linguistics research centre

February 19, 2020

NUIG has launched a new centre for applied linguistics and multilingualism (CALM), based on campus in the Moore Institute.

UCC students cycle 600km for cancer charities

February 19, 2020

Two students from University College Cork are cycling 600km to fundraise money as part of UCC’c cancer society.

DCU campus accommodation rent set to increase next year

February 12, 2020

DCU campus accommodation is set to increase the cost of rent by four per cent for the academic year 2020/2021.

AIT making car racing green

February 5, 2020

Ireland’s first electric race car is being developed by students in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT).

Staff revolt due to University of Limerick restructuring plans

December 11, 2019

Management at the University of Limerick (UL) is facing an academic revolt after 50 professors signed a letter calling for the suspension of restructuring at the college.

UCCSU’s food bank is used by approximately 20 students a week

December 11, 2019

UCC’s food bank was established to help students who are struggling financially, especially with recent rent increases across the city

Colleges join forces to create College Connect initiative

December 11, 2019

DCU, Athlone IT, Dundalk IT and Maynooth University have joined forces to create a programme aimed at increasing participation in Higher Level education for those who are currently under-represented.

Anonymous donor gives one million to UCC business school

November 27, 2019

An anonymous donation received by Cork University Business School (CUBS) will be used to support scholarships, practical experience initiatives and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Students remaining in education longer impacting on labour market

November 27, 2019

Labour market participation is yet to return to pre-crisis levels due to young people remaining in education longer…

College awareness week promotes third level education to students from all backgrounds

November 27, 2019

College Awareness Week runs from the 17th to the 23rd of November and aims to promote third level education to students from all backgrounds

DkIT strike action called off as management pledge to work towards TU status

November 27, 2019

Planned strike action by staff at the Dundalk Institute of Technology has been called off after management committed to pursue Technological University status.

USI votes to support student rent strikes

November 27, 2019

The Union Students of Ireland (USI) has recently voted to support student rent strikes across the country.

Future sustainability of Irish higher education to be scrutinized in EU review

November 27, 2019

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has announced that a contract has been awarded by the Structural Reform Support Service (SRSS) of the European Commission for an economic review to be conducted on increasing future sustainability of higher and further education provision in Ireland.

USI support campaign to support bilingual signs in Northern Ireland

November 27, 2019

The National Council of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) voted to support bilingual signs in Northern Irish colleges, at a meeting held in Trinity college.