[…]things in life that make us smile and impact positively on our mental health and well-being. Thousands of packs will be distributed to colleges across the country, incorporating the ‘What Makes You Smile?’ theme. The pack includes a postcard, a HeadsUp pen, and a ReachOut.com/PleaseTalk.org bookmark. It is hoped that this pack will encourage students to express what it is that gets them through college during difficult times and what makes them smile. Twitter competition: #WhatMakesYouSmile – join the conversation and tweet a picture of what makes you smile to be in with a chance of winning a ‘Feel Good’ hamper. […]
[…]the video falls flat is because viewers of the video know that the attitudes portrayed in it cause hurt and distress to the excluded. USI believes in freedom of speech – and chooses to exercise that right in the service of valuing all our members, bringing people together and dispelling […]
[…]said: “Today’s stunt shows the dismal situation that many young people are experiencing and just how separated our decision makers are from this reality. If this cut goes ahead, many highly skilled and highly qualified young people will be forced into emigration. The government needs to concentrate its efforts on the Youth Guarantee and creating job opportunities across various sectors, instead of choosing to punish the most vulnerable young people in our society. The Senators that many young people voted to retain in the recent Seanad Referendum need to reciprocate this support.” Ronan Burtenshaw from We’re Not Leaving said: “Young […]
[…]Cahill said “We have seen attempts to massively increase rents for students across Ireland already this year. A private accommodation provider near Dublin City University attempted to saddle some students with increases as high as 27% in what became known as the Shanowen Shakedown. This “Cuirt Shakedown” case in Galway has the potential to set a new direction for these types of dispute. We await the outcome with interest and hope that the determination favours the students who otherwise face massively inflation-busting price […]
[…]will include: What an Inclusive Classroom Should Like; Supports & Opportunities; Erasmus & Work Placement; Social Inclusion: Barriers & Opportunities; Keynote Speaker; Panel Discussion (covering topics on Disclosure, Mental Heath, & Activism); Peer Network & Activism. What the Students’ Union Can Do For You Please find below a poster for use to publicise the event: Students living with […]
