[…]the results of the first National Student Mental Health Survey, which was carried out through 2018 and 2019. This is a large piece of research and will provide a much-needed insight into student mental health. It is the first of its kind looking specifically at student mental health across Ireland. We got a great response to that survey with over 3300 people completing it. While this is not a large enough sample to be considered nationally representative, the results still hold value and point to areas of concern for students. We also hope to carry out several flash surveys that […]
[…]call for pay and pensions to be examined as a necessary part of any government spending review. Thousands of students are stretched to breaking point and many have already dropped out due to the ever-increasing cost of college. Wasteful spending and excessive wages have to be addressed by the Minister, instead of shifting the funding burden onto students and their […]
[…]on Saturday, November 18 at 1pm. Organisers are hoping to bring record numbers to the streets, and USI wants students to show that we stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and are calling for an end to the on-going genocide in Gaza. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “In line with our mandates and policies, USI strongly condemns the occupation of Palestine and the current attack on the people and infrastructure of Gaza. “The student movement has historically stood at the forefront of important societal change, and we know that students are devastated at what is currently […]
[…]hopes to continue developing the project with the Irish Times to provide an online hub for student news and discussion of third level education. Student journalists and contributors will provide content that reflects the excellent standard of student media in Ireland. USI President John Logue said: “The USI is delighted to work with the Irish Times on this exciting project. In the short-term, Campus Times will provide an invaluable resource to prospective college students that are in need of expert advice as they try to make the right decisions. USI’s videos will give them a sense of what to expect from […]
[…]in this section you can put in ‘USI’, then they can identify you coming via USI. USI Mental Health Directory For a list of college support services please visit: […]
