By Stevie Buckley The Centre for Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway has celebrated the completion and launch of its new project ‘The Voices of Individuals: Collectively Exploring Self-determination’ (VOICES). It celebrated the achievement with an exhibition of its edited collection in the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission from 22-24 … [Read more...] about NUI Galway research project celebrates the lived experience of disabled people
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#ItStopsNow campaign aims to end sexual violence on Irish college campuses
By Amy McMahon The National Women's Council of Ireland (NWCI) has partnered with Ending Sexual Harassment and Violence in Third Level Education (ESHTE) in a new campaign, #ItStopsNow. The campaign has come about as an answer to the growing problem of sexual violence and harassment faced by third - level students. It calls for collective action to ensure the safety, … [Read more...] about #ItStopsNow campaign aims to end sexual violence on Irish college campuses
Irish universities launch Save our Spark campaign to highlight dire need for third level investment
By Áine Kenny Seven Irish universities have launched a ‘Save Our Spark’ campaign, urging the public to sign a petition to protect Ireland’s third level education system. The Irish University Association, who are spearheading the campaign, warned that inaction could lead to a serious drop in quality or a shortfall in places for students in the future. The campaign is … [Read more...] about Irish universities launch Save our Spark campaign to highlight dire need for third level investment
“I don’t do advocacy, I do persuasion”: Mary Robinson discusses human rights at NUI Galway event
By Aileen O’Leary On 24 October NUI Galway hosted Dr Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and President of Ireland, for a discussion about the importance of human rights. ‘The Necessity of Advocacy’ event was organised by the Irish Centre for Human Rights and the School of Law - a university - based institution for the study and … [Read more...] about “I don’t do advocacy, I do persuasion”: Mary Robinson discusses human rights at NUI Galway event
Financial Aid Fund fiasco
By Áine Kenny NUI Galway’s Financial Aid Fund applications were processed incorrectly this year, SIN has learned. It is estimated that around 500 students may be affected. It is unclear whether students were told they were receiving the fund in error, if students were rejected mistakenly, or if there was combination of issues. At the time of writing, no email has … [Read more...] about Financial Aid Fund fiasco
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