​A Transition Year student perspective on our cost-of-living crisis

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - 15:45

The cost-of-living crisis looms large for every aspect of Irish society and continues to dominate Irish political debate. Irish households and businesses are facing an uncertain winter which is driven by a confluence of and dilemma associated with a series of interconnected factors. For example, the surge in post-pandemic economic activity, global supply chain disruption, impact of climate-crisis on food supplies and turmoil in the energy market that is impacting energy security, affordability and sustainability.
To create a conversation around this Maynooth University in association with the Business Studies Teachers’ Association of Ireland, are teaming up transition year students from across the country in our #MURenew video competition. We hope through their creative eyes to understand the causes and impact of this crisis, and possible solutions or coping mechanisms that can be adopted to alleviate its effects.  Students are asked to prepare a short video, TikTok in style, on the theme: 
 
‘ICE, ICE BABY’ – Inflation, Climate and Energy: a perfect storm or chance of a new dawn
Participating  schools are asked to share these mini productions (at their discretion) on their social   media platforms using #MURenew, #MaynoothUniversity, @MU_Business, @MaynoothCAO, and @bstaireland.  Videos will be adjudicated locally by each school. Each school’s winning entry will receive a €50 All-4-One voucher, sponsored by Maynooth University. The university will also feature winning videos on the university social media platforms via the #MURenew from 17th February 2023.  
If your school wishes to participate, or if you require further information. Please contact Aodhdín Casey (Lecturer in Accounting) at tycompetition.business@mu.ie
Each school must register for the competition by 31st October 2022 – Click here for: Registration Form 
 
Schools are invited to run the competition any time until February 2023.