[…]also impacts on the mental health and academic output of students, and increases pressures on families already struggling with recessionary times but determined to keep their sons and daughters in third-level education. The Union of Students in Ireland, in partnership with Amárach Research, will be carrying out a survey of third-level students throughout the summer months, collecting data on the financial situation of students and their families at present and how this is impacting on their mental health. It is clear that the cashflow difficulties and financial difficulties facing the students of today have reached breaking point for many, and […]
[…]means that almost 4 in 5 politicians are still male. While there is a long way to go to achieve true gender balance in politics, the gender quota is a good start. A diversity of voices in our politics will lead to more robust decisions, and help create a more equal, broader and more dynamic society.” The Union of Students in Ireland organises a Women in Leadership Training weekend every year and had more female speakers than male at this year’s Student Summit in Dublin castle on the 4th February. The USI said the strength of gender quotas lies […]
[…]votes.” Malcolm Noonan of the Green Party has said “Smartvote is the future of political campaigning!” The Smartvote team went to every county council and got the list of addresses for the new constituencies. Users just need to type in their street or town and Smartvote will tell them their constituency and their candidates. Smartvote goes live on Wed 13th January. Click here to try it now – […]
[…]Independent 25/11/13 Students protest over third-level cutbacks RTE 01/10/13 USI News on […]
[…]in our society cannot be underestimated. The issue of under-representation of women in media, politics and the higher echelons of business is a conversation that badly needs to happen, especially amongst young people. The calibre of the speakers at this event will contribute to providing strong role models for young women who have their careers ahead of them.” -ENDS- For more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or […]
