'We've had a tough time but I'm really hopeful this year will bring a bit of fun back on campus as well as getting a quality education..'
The new Students Union Presidents at Northern Ireland's two universities are just settling into their posts and beginning to unpack some of the issues facing students ahead of the new academic year.
The campuses at Queen's and Ulster universities were much quieter places with fewer students rushing around to get to lectures and seminars on time. Queen's SU president Emma, 22, who is from Belfast and an English Literature graduate, takes on the role after serving as Education Officer for the previous 12 months.
"Fuel poverty is a big issue for student nurses in particular who have to travel to their placements yet their bursary hasn't been lifted in almost a decade. The new South Belfast spot will house both the Students’ Union and University Services currently in the Student Guidance Centre, in one purpose-built facility to give better access to a range of services and opportunities all in one building.Now, there are around 25,000 students on the campus, and it's hoped the new state-of-the-art facility, set right at the heart of campus and with a rooftop terrace overlooking the area, will better serve the modern student population.
Aside from that, UU also has two major transitions ahead. Over 600 health science students will relocate from Jordanstown to Magee in Derry from the start of the academic year in September "From a national perspective, the cost of living crisis has been a major focus for us within NUS-USI and we have established the All-Party group that meets with MLAs and government bodies.
The Private Member's Bill brought by SDLP MLA Pat Catney creates a legal right of free access to items such as tampons and sanitary pads.
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