Study finds that the US study abroad sector in Ireland contributes €220M and 448 jobs to the Irish economy each year.
Burgh Quay closed due to Ophelia
Student Safety Survey
ASAPI executive committee members Claire McGowan and Suzi Breslin will be presenting an overview of current emergency best practice among our community at our Emergency Services Workshop. Please take 10 minutes to complete their survey so we can share a full and accurate picture of our community's commitment to student safety. Please complete it as soon as possible and no later than April 24th.
Forum on Education Abroad Response to Travel Ban Executive Order
The Forum on Education Abroad, of which ASAPI is a reciprocal member, has issued a response to the executive order banning travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations. The Forum states that it "is strongly against President Trump’s actions, which run counter to the international education values that we work so hard to achieve." A running list of University and Higher Education Association responses can also be found at the International Higher Education Consulting Blog.
Update on INIS Online Appointment Booking
ASAPI received the following message from the Registration and Residence Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service: "The appointment booking system is in the final stages of development and is going to be launched on Thursday, 8th of September offering appointments from the 15th of September. The existing early morning ticketing system will then end and all appointments will need to be made via the booking system."