[…]would call on Minister Quinn and the Government to take this into account in ensuring that no further reductions to the current levels of the student maintenance grant rates or thresholds are imposed in the upcoming Budget, and existing student support levels are maintained in full. A recent survey is also referenced in today’s article whereby 60% of Irish students report being stressed by their financial situation. This financial strain does not alone have an impact on creating barriers to accessing and remaining in third-level education. It also impacts on the mental health and academic output of students, and increases […]
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Help us set a new World Record – show the world how big our heart is! The Union of Students in Ireland will hold a world record attempt on 25 April at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.* Online event registration for Big Love – USI marriage equality World Record Attempt powered by Eventbrite The event will consist of an attempt to form a large number of people into the shape of a heart. There is no current record for this feat, though similar records have been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
[…]having difficulties. We are concerned that the mental health of students will likely worsen with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is appreciation for the third level mental health funding that was recently secured but there also needs to be recognition of the need for sustainable annual core funding to ensure support services are accessible and available at the highest standard when a person reaches out. “USI strongly believes there is a need for a sustainable whole system approach to students’ mental health in higher education. USI and our members believe that more support and investment is needed in […]
[…]congratulate the work carried out on this campaign and encourage the Minister to act in delivering these crucially important services. The USI will be launching a new multi-faceted mental health campaign entitled ‘More Talk, More Action’ next month with the support of several mental health organisations including Headstrong,See Change, ReachOut, HeadsUp and St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services. Headstrong has also been selected as USI’s National Charity for this year. USI Vice-President for Welfare, Denise McCarthy said: “Mental health is part of all of our stories. We all have good days and bad, and its okay not to feel okay. Today, on World Mental Health […]
