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USI Urges no Further Restrictions to ‘Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill’

[…]that the bill is excessively restrictive and will not protect women. Minister for Health, James O’Reilly, has indicated that he will try to put late amendments to the Bill that put even more obstacles in the way of women having access to abortion and which could make doctors delay carrying out a life-saving termination. For law to be meaningful it must be accessible. The Bill falls short of international human rights standards on women’s reproductive rights. It is not clear that the bill would fulfil the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of A, B & […]
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All-Island Civic Dialogue – USI Address

[…]closely to ensure the freedom of movement and the mobility of our academic community is not hamstrung post-Brexit. The value of education to our modern society is intrinsic, and it must be defended. USI, NUSUK, and NUS-USI will be there to champion, no matter what. Donald Tusk quoted the USI motto a few months ago, so I’ll leave you with it. Ní neart go cur le […]

National campus climate survey of university students’ experiences reveal high levels of sexual violence and harassment

[…]on these issues at a national level, support implementation of the Department of Education & Skills ‘Consent Framework’, and the development of campus action plans. USI Vice-President for Welfare, Róisín O’Donovan said: “The USI was really pleased to partner with NUI Galway Active* Consent on the Sexual Experiences Survey to address some of the gaps in our knowledge around student perceptions and practices regarding sexual consent and misconduct. The fact that this survey received 6,000 responses shows this remains a huge issue among students, and we now have a lot of up-to-date information on students’ experiences. The last big survey […]
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National Framework of Qualifications

[…]many people. This route generally takes longer than studying full-time but the benefits are the same at the end of the process. Structure of Courses Higher education courses can vary greatly in their day-to-day lecture workload, depending on the field of study and on whether it is part-time or full-time. Don’t forget to check this out as part of your research when choosing a course. Also, if you are interested in work placement modules within courses (either at home or abroad) or the option to study abroad for a period of a course, make sure to find out if courses […]

USI Submission to National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP)

[…]the National Office for Suicide Prevention expand its relationship/partnership with the GAA, IRFU & FAI in developing suicide prevention programmes with various sports clubs across the country. This could also be replicated in sports clubs within Third Level Settings. We have seen recently when sports players open up about their mental health they become role models for people, there is a need to expand on this. We would ask that you encourage clubs to coordinate self care sessions and sessions on mental health wellbeing for players and encourage peer to peer […]
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Union of Students in Ireland celebrates Anniversary of Marriage Equality with an #iPropose Campaign

[…]has been for LGBT people and their friends and families, and how Ireland has set a positive example to other countries on an international stage, we still need to push to achieve true equality by ending the blood ban, extending gender recognition to those under 18, and introducing hate crime legislation.” The USI said many more supports need to be urgently put in place for students and young people in schools and colleges across the country who are still experiencing bullying, harassment and violence for being who they are. USI emphasised that recent reports indicated that young Irish LGBT people […]
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USI: Sexual Health and Empowerment is in your hands

[…]the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched a Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign running from the 10th -14th February. The campaign will include the launch of a ‘Sexual Experiences Survey’ with NUI Galway Active Consent, the distribution of 30,000 ‘SHAG Packs’, as well providing information on sexual health. The theme for this year is Sexual Empowerment amongst students.   USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick says: “The main focus of this campaign is to promote positive attitudes towards sex and raise awareness of all aspects of sexual health. In Ireland, talking about sex can still be considered a taboo […]
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Honouring Teaching Heroes

[…]on Tuesday, September 30th. USI was proud to partner with the Teaching and Learning Forum for this amazing and groundbreaking event. Speaking after the awards, USI President Laura Harmon said: “It’s a great honour to recognise the people who make learning possible and without whom students experience of education could be just good.  The recipients of these awards make education an inspiration for many students.” A full list of the recipients of the awards is given below, alongside some photos from the event.   Institution Teaching Heroes Department Athlone Institute of Technology Jean Russell Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology  Pharmacology  Clinical Laboratory […]

videoDoc & USI drive free student healthcare initiative

[…]videoDoc provides health services and technologies to Vhi Healthcare, Beaumont Hospital, Clanwilliam Healthcare, the Irish Postmasters Union and McCabes Pharmacies to name a few. In the UK videoDoc has partnered with a number of businesses, including, the Personal Group, Hermes, the Royal Logistics Corps, Cardiff City FC, Wrkit among others. To learn more, please visit: https://www.videodoc.ie/about-us/ Commitment to Quality and Security: videoDoc takes its role as a best in practice provider of online healthcare seriously, with patient care being supported by proprietary clinical pathways which aid doctors in delivering a comprehensive service.  All videoDoc doctors are registered with the Irish […]
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USI Launch Homes For Study 2017

[…]eile. Tá meán-chostas an choláiste nó na hollscoile thart ar €12,500 agus má ligtear seomra amháin ar cíos do mhac léinn amháin, cuideofar go mór leis an chostas seo, toisc gur féidir leat €14,000 a thuilleadh gan cháin in aghaidh na bliana. Glacann an próiseas seo níos lú na cúig nóiméad ar líne ar homes.usi.ie agus is féidir leat cuidiú go mór le mic léinn atá ag iarraidh lóistín shásúil a fháil nach dtéann thar theorannacha a n-ioncaim mhíosúla. Léirigh taighde ó AMLÉ gur roghnaigh 59% de mhic léinn lóistín mar gheall ar chóngaracht do shuíomh an choláiste, bunaithe ar […]

All I want for Nollaig na mBan

[…]and one that no family should ever have had to endure. However, I will say that because of the 8th Amendment, a family was left in an impossible situation, where neither their wishes nor the woman’s right to die with dignity, were respected until the courts made a decision allowing it.   The thought of falling pregnant here in Ireland fills me with fear. Not fear of the pregnancy itself but fear of the fact that in the eyes of the law, I lose my rights as a woman. I am fully capable of making my own decisions about what […]

An Foclóir Aiteach/The Queer Dictionary

[…]Obráid Packing Pacáil Pansexual Il-ghnéasach Passing Saorchead Polyamory/Polyamorous Il-leannánacht/Il-leannánach Post-op Iar-Obráid Pre-op Réamh- Obráid PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Próifiolacsas Roimh an Nochtaidh PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Próifiolacsas Tar Éis an Nochtaidh Questioning Ceisteach Romantic orientation Claonadh Rómánsach Social Transition Trasdul Shóisialta Seroconcordent Séirea-Comhréireach Serodiscordent Séirea-Neamhréireach Sex characteristics Tréithe gnéis Sexual Orientation Gnéaschlaonadh Shaming Náiriú Spivakian Pronouns Forainmneacha Spivikian Surgery Máinliacht Third gender Tríú Inscne Top surgery Barrmháinliacht Trans Tras Transgender Trasinscneach Transition Trasdul Trans man Fear tras Transphobia Uamhan tras Transvestite Trasfheisteoir Trans woman Bean thras Tucking Folú Two-Spirit Dhá-Anamúil Variation of Sex Development Comhathrú i bhForbairt Gnéis Woman of transgender experience/history […]

IUA, THEA and USI recommend using the National Training Fund to address higher education funding crisis

[…]at third level is close to 300,000 people, perhaps double or treble that when their immediate families are taken into account. We say to our politicians and election candidates – these are people living and supporting your local communities. And we say to those people themselves – ask your election candidate to commit to addressing the crisis in third level funding when they ask for your support. It is nothing less than your future and that of your family that is at stake.” ENDS   Lorna Fitzpatrick, President, Union of Students in Ireland Dr Joseph Ryan, Chief Executive, Technological Higher Education Association […]
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Welfare

[…]Mandates: The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship and The Vice President for Welfare to run a campaign before the end of October in each academic year to inform students with any disability what support services should be available to them. 15 WE 17 RENT CONTROLS Congress notes with concern: The escalating housing crisis nationwide and the impact that this has had on the student population. Congress notes with further concern: The extent to which students must fend for themselves in the private-rental market and that this is now a serious issue for higher education access. Congress condemns: The almost […]

UK campaign launched to get Irish students home to vote

[…]Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to travel home to vote in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment on May 25th. Speaking about campaign, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “Any Irish citizens studying in the UK can get in touch with their Students’ Union and avail of a travel bursary fund that Students’ Unions can apply to. Students can get between £55 and £110 to pay for the flights home to vote ‘Yes’ on May 25th” Olivia Potter-Hughes, NUS-USI President said: “We hope that this will inspire many students across the UK to join this fight for the shared goal of […]
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Welfare Policy

[…]for the SAF and to include recommendations to increase efficiency of systems. The USI Executive team to campaign for increases and oppose any suggested cuts to the SAF. Repeals: 18 AA 20, 18 WEL 2, 18 WEL 9, 17 WEL 16, 15 WEL 2, 14 WEL 7   20 WEL 12 JAM Card Proposed by DCUSU Congress understands That those with a communication barrier are often reluctant or unable to tell others about their condition. JAM Card allows people with a learning difficulty, autism or communication barrier tell others they need ‘Just A Minute’ discreetly and easily. Congress notes The […]

Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance

[…]is provided to students who are involved in the QA process in Ireland. Congress welcomes: The amalgamation of HETAC, FETAC, NQAI and IUQB into QQAI. Congress mandates: The President and the Vice-President for Academic Affairs and QA to attempt to secure funding and lobby for the establishment of an agency similar to SPARQS to be managed by USI. This mandate shall expire after a period of 3 years if it is not re-approved by Congress.   12 AA 3         GRANT CAMPAIGN Congress notes: That for the past several years USI’s officers have carried out a campaign of information evenings across […]

We’re Hiring

[…](with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to arrive by 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, to: The Recruitment Officer The Union of Students in Ireland Portview House Thorncastle Street Ringsend Dublin 4 Or by email to info@usi.ie. The subject line should state your name and the reference code for the job. The Roles are: Public Relations Executive Student Switch Off Dormitory Co-ordinator Please click on the role you’re interested in to find out […]

National Affairs

[…]unemployed on or before 29 April 2009. You are 22 to 24 and taking part in the Work Placement Programme run by FÁS. Congress further notes: The recommendations in the USI policy document “Re-Igniting the Smart Economy” include the provision of 20,000 graduate work placement places, and that the 2011 Budget included provisions for the creation of 15,000 places. Congress believes: That reducing social welfare payments purely on the basis of age is discriminatory. That the limiting of increased payments for those taking part in the FÁS Work Placement Programme to the ages of 22-24 is discriminatory and should be […]

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