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Dublin, Ireland
Joined July 2018
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STATEMENT on Ntl Review Report: The National Review of Supports for #PhDs was finally released yesterday - its results are thoroughly underwhelming. While the review does make a tepid recommendation to increase the stipend of some PhDs, it ultimately fails on several fronts 1/
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USI calls for urgent action as review of state supports for PhD researchers falls short of addressing key issues, such as...
🔴 Work status
🔴 Non-EEA & part-time PhD researchers
🔴 Need for a living wage level stipend
Read the full USI statement here: usi.ie/releases/usi-calls-fo…
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Secretariat Annual Report 2022/2023 by Eurodoc's Secretariat Coordinator, WG Doctoral Training Co-coordinator and WG Internal Management Co-coordinator @PilSaugmann
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A motion was passed in the Seanad last night expressing concern over the estimated 11,200 lecturers who are employed by universities and colleges on a temporary or casual basis and have to sign on for the summer
rte.ie/news/2023/0525/138560…
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USI President @BethOReilly spoke to @VirginMediaNews about the high #CostOfCollege on the way into this afternoon’s Funding the Future, Cost of Education Stakeholder event
#WATCH The Union of Students in Ireland says it is seeing an increase in the number of colleges running food banks to help feed students
It comes ahead of a meeting with Minister Simon Harris on plans to reduce the cost of 3rd level
@PaulQuinnNews reports⤵️
#VMNews | @TheUSI
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USI Vice President for Postgraduate Affairs @USI_Postgrad presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Research and Innovation Bill 2023 on Tuesday
📷 Watch Waqar's opening remarks on the bill 👇
The full discussion is here 👉 oireachtas.ie/en/debates/deb…
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Pleased to present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Research and Innovation Bill 2023.
📷 Watch my opening remarks on the bill 👇
oireachtas.ie/en/oireachtas-…
📄The full discussion is here
oireachtas.ie/en/debates/deb…
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UCD Students❗️
Your SU is running a referendum on whether to join USI with voting starting today
USI is the national union for 374,000 students across Ireland & we want you to VOTE YES to make UCDSU & USI stronger together!
Vote ONLINE on March 30 & 31 or ON-CAMPUS April 4 & 5
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Want to win a €50 One4All voucher?!
Lots of students & formers students have filled in the USI Placement Survey, but we need MORE!
Everyone who RTs this tweet before April 2 at 6pm will be in a draw for one of 4⃣ €50 vouchers
The survey is here 👉 usi.ie/academic-affairs/plac…
AMLÉ Postgraduate Affairs retweeted
A lot of members have contacted us to say they need a little more time to get their #SAAI2023 nominations in, so we've extended the deadline to midnight tonight - March 29!
Nominate those that deserve to be recognised for their service to students here 👉 awards.usi.ie/
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@ivanabacik I would LOVE to know your thoughts on the issues post graduate students are facing, especially the toll this has on their mental health. My email is [email protected], I’m sure @USI_Postgrad would love to hear it too.
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Tomorrow's the day! Meet us at 11AM at Front Square at TCD to demand for better conditions for PhDs
We need the review completed on time as promised, and we need a fully budgeted implementation plan ASAP
#PGRsDeserveBetter
AMLÉ Postgraduate Affairs retweeted
Tired of below minimum wage pay?
Tired of no PRSI, Sick Leave or Maternity Leave?
Tired of renewing your IRP every year despite your four year degree?
Join PWO at 11AM on March 23rd in Front Square TCD where we will be marching to the Dáil to say enough is enough.
Details 👇
AMLÉ Postgraduate Affairs retweeted
Did you have work placement in your college course?
USI wants to find out what placements are REALLY like & we need YOUR experiences
The survey only takes a few minutes & USI will use the info to lobby for better placement conditions
Take the survey 👉 usi.ie/academic-affairs/plac…
AMLÉ Postgraduate Affairs retweeted
🗳 Due to the withdrawal of candidates, nominations for the positions of Vice President for Campaigns & Vice President for the BMW Region at USI are now re-open
Nominations will close at 12noon on Friday, March 17
All the ℹ️ you need is here 👉 usi.ie/elections
#LeadUSI
AMLÉ Postgraduate Affairs retweeted
PhDs in Ireland: have your voices heard! Submit your thoughts on PhD working conditions to the national review panel before tomorrow’s 10 am deadline.
Have your say on State supports for PhD researchers. Make your submission by 10am on Monday, 13 March. "It is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide their views and I encourage all interested parties to respond." - Minister Harris
gov.ie/en/press-release/f71f…
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Do you know a person or group that deserves to be recognised for their service to students or student life this year?
Nominations for the 2023 Student Achievement Awards Ireland are NOW open 🏆
Full list of categories & how to nominate here awards.usi.ie
#SAAI2023 🌟
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1/2 Just completed my submission for the PhD consultation! For anyone who is taking part, it would be good to highlight the need for credited PRSI contributions. We need to have paid 39 weeks of PRSI credits in the previous 12 months to be eligible to receive supports such as...
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Public consultation on State Supports for PhD Researchers is now open and will close on March 13th 2023 at 10am!
More information here 👉 gov.ie/en/consultation/19070…
Make your submission here 👉 dessurveys.education.gov.ie/…
@UCCSU @UCCSUPostgrad @USI_Postgrad @PWO_UCC
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ALL students are welcome to join a USI Lobby Day in Buswells on March 2 to speak to politicians about the issues students are facing & to call on them to support our #CostOfCollege campaign
Register 👉 forms.office.com/e/M47Prj014…
Can't make it? Swipe for ℹ️ on how to get involved!
ALT Image reads: Student Lobby Day! March 2nd - all day! Events beside the Dáil & nationwide
ALT Image reads: Dublin: Buswells Hotel, 2nd March, 11am-4pm USI is hosting a Lobby Day in Buswells Hotel to speak directly to politicians about the issues students are facing, and to call on them to support the Cost of College campaign. All students are very welcome to join us and bring a friend to talk to your local politician! To register, click the link in our bio!
ALT Image reads: Unable to make it to Dublin? You can contact your local TD in multiple ways! Email them, or Phone their office, or Send a USI Cost of College postcard - available from your SU! USI will publish the list of TDs that pledge to support the Cost of College campaign, so that students in every constituency know who supports them and has committed to acting on these important issues.