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Alice Mary Higgins talks about Seanad reform and the power of student politics

March 6, 2019 By SIN Staff

Alice Mary Higgins talks about Seanad reform and the power of student politics

By Áine Kenny Senator Alice Mary Higgins is an independent Senator who is pushing for Seanad reform. No stranger to politics, Senator Higgins’ father is the current President of Ireland. She was elected to Seanad Éireann in 2016, and was the first woman to be elected on the NUI panel in 35 years. She leads the Civil Engagement Group in Seanad Éireann, a group of … [Read more...] about Alice Mary Higgins talks about Seanad reform and the power of student politics

Young people “passionate about resolving issues” a force to be reckoned with

April 5, 2018 By SIN Staff

Young people “passionate about resolving issues” a force to be reckoned with

College campuses around the globe have long been hot-beds of political movements, from Kent State’s anti-war protests to more recent marriage equality campaigns in Irish third-level institutions. Graduate historian, academic researcher and associate lecturer Dr Steve Conlon has completed academic research on the history of the Irish student movement and its role in the public … [Read more...] about Young people “passionate about resolving issues” a force to be reckoned with

Editorial: Have your say in the Students’ Union Elections

March 5, 2013 By SIN Staff

Editorial: Have your say in the Students’ Union Elections

In this week's editorial, Jessica Thompson discusses the Students' Union Elections and why you should have your say... … [Read more...] about Editorial: Have your say in the Students’ Union Elections

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