The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) welcomes the introduction of the Labour Party’s bill to criminalise ‘sex for rent’ exploitation. This is an important step towards protecting renters, including international students, from predatory landlords.
The Activities and Training Officer will form a part of ICOS’ Programme Team and support the Programme Manager and Executive Director to deliver ICOS’ strategic plan, in particular through the administration of the Ireland Fellows Programme.
ICOS launches new report on the housing crisis from the perpective of international students. The report builds on previous research conducted by ICOS on housing in the context of international students. It examines the effects of the housing crisis on students, and explores the challenges that they face in the rental market.
The Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) has today launched its General Election Manifesto 2024 outlining the actions that must be taken by the next Government to improve the rights, welfare, and experience of international students studying in Ireland.
ICOS is now accepting applications for our Student Advisory Group. Participants on the Student Advisory Group will work with ICOS to promote the rights of international students in Ireland during the 2024-25 academic year.
National housing charity Threshold has partnered with the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) and the Union of Students Ireland (USI) as part of its annual ‘Scamwatch’ campaign to raise awareness around ever-more elaborate fraudulent scams.
ICOS has today unveiled a new campaign to help international students recognise and report incidents of racism they may witness or experience while studying in Ireland.
ICOS is calling for an immediate, permanent ceasefire and condemns all acts of violence and terror. The killing of innocent civilians must stop and all hostages must be released.
ICOS appeared before the Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science in relation to the regulation and oversight of the English Language Education Sector.
ICOS is delighted to announce the appointment of Holly Cowman as the organisation's new Chairperson.
A new campaign to create an annual National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, 30th April launches today. The aim of the initiative is to establish a national day in Ireland to promote voter registration among people who are eligible to vote.
ICOS is inviting tender proposals from suitably qualified applicants to produce video content for a new campaign which aims to raise awareness about racism in Ireland and how to report it.
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