[…]who’s sexually active looks after their own sexual health. This means getting tested regularly, and using condoms and contraception to protect you from the risk of contracting an STI” This campaign is the only one of its kind and is set to reach over 30,000 students in third level at least.” Follow SHAG week on USI’s social media channels: Facebook: @USI.ie Instagram: usi.ie Twitter: @TheUSI Website: www.usi.ie To stay up to date, use hashtags: #SHAG19 #HSEMyOptions #SDG3 Notes: The Union of Students in Ireland represent over 374,000 students across the island of Ireland USI SHAG acronym […]
[…]and age that we are forcing people to build careers on zero-hour plans.” Donoghue said. “The frustrating thing is that these practices exist across the workforce. Zero-hours, JobBridge and unpaid internships are becoming the norm. Young people in particular are being made to feel as though they have something to prove and need to suffer through unacceptable conditions in order to a land a job. Where I came from I was told a day’s work meant a day’s pay but it would seem some of our employers grew up somewhere […]
USI Launches Accommodation and Finance Guide Thousands of guides to be distributed to students across Ireland to help them manage their money effectively, know their rights and settle into college life Guide available for download and screenshot: https://usi.ie/?p=4545 Event: Launch of Accommodation and Finance Guide Locations: Trinity College at 11.30am Tuesday 19 August The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a new Accommodation and Finance Guide today in Trinity College Dublin (TCD), with support from the PRTB (Private Residential Tenancies Board). This comprehensive guide is a useful resource for students and gives great tips and advice on student life. The guide covers accommodation […]
The Union of Students in Ireland welcomes the plan published today, which aims to re-open campuses and have most third-level activity back on site from the start of the new academic year. Along with getting students back into lectures and classrooms, that the plan also allows for the reopening of libraries, cafes, canteens and bars, as well as the restarting of club, society and sporting activity is particularly welcome. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “Students have told us they have been feeling very isolated and struggling with the lack of social interaction. They are extremely keen to get back on […]
