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The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) is calling for immediate action to be taken on the student accommodation crisis, as many students face homelessness when they come to study in Ireland.

ICOS is seeking an experienced Programme Officer with demonstrated leadership ability who will form a part of ICOS’ Programme Team, providing support in ICOS’ delivery of its commitments to the Ireland Fellows Programme.

With soaring rents and lack of availability forcing many international students to live in overcrowded accommodation, the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are today calling for urgent action to be taken on the student accommodation crisis.

Many international students in Ireland are facing hugely challenging conditions that negatively impact their academic performance, their ability to work and live adequately, their mental health and their overall wellbeing.

ICOS is seeking an Alumni and Communications Officer who will form a part of ICOS’ Programme Team, providing support in ICOS’ delivery of its commitments to the Ireland Fellows Programme.

ICOS is seeking an Events and Activities Officer will form a part of ICOS’ Programme Team, providing support in ICOS’ delivery of its commitments to the Ireland Fellows Programme.

ICOS is seeking a Programme Officer who will form a part of ICOS’ Programme Team, providing administrative and operational support in ICOS’ delivery of its commitments to the Ireland Fellows Programme.

ICOS is seeking a Research and Project Assistant who will contribute towards ICOS' research into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on international students.

International students who graduated from Irish universities and colleges in 2019 and 2020 have seen their opportunities of finding work in their area of study severely curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

ICOS is seeking a suitable volunteer to carry out the role of Chair of the Finance & Governance Committee.

ICOS is calling on the Department of Justice to reconsider its position on requiring all English language students to enrol in a 25-week course as it needlessly penalises students whose visas will expire in the summer months.

ICOS is recruiting a Programme Officer who will join the ICOS’ Programme Team, providing administrative and operational support in the delivery of the Ireland Fellows Programme.