[…]information on where to get help from their institution and only just under 10 per cent said they knew how to report an incident. These are areas that can be addressed very quickly by Higher Institutions and that needs to be one of the on-campus actions taken as a result of these survey findings.” Dr Pádraig MacNeela, Senior Lecturer in Psychology in NUI Galway, report co-author and Active* Consent programme leader said: “The SES survey findings provide a stark depiction of the experiences that many students have had. Over 1,000 of the female students who took part in the survey […]
[…]in Dublin, the presidents have issued a joint statement calling for candidates in the Northern Ireland Assembly election to focus on building a stable future which delivers hope and opportunity for students and young people. President of NUS-USI Fergal McFerran, President of NUS Malia Bouattia and President of USI Annie Hoey said: “Forty five years ago, the student movements of Ireland and Britain united in Northern Ireland to provide representation and responsible leadership for students irrespective of their religion, politics or allegiance. Our vision of diverse people, united for their common good is as strong and bright today as […]
[…]Act, Northern Ireland 2016. Students who live or study on both sides of the boarder should have the same protections under law. What can I do? Email members of the Oireachtas Committee on Justice before the debate on the 1st of December. We would encourage you to tell them why you wish to see this Bill progressed. You can refer speak about why you think it is important. Here are some other points that you can include: Introduce yourself, tell them your name and if you happen to live in their Constituency be sure to include that too. It is wrong that image […]
[…]the role (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 […]
[…]on campaigns and integrates the student voice. Supports officers in the roll out of events Chairs the Campaign Strategy Committee and oversees the work of the committee. This committee coordinates the largest national campaigns of USI. Chairs the campaigns working group which discusses the implementation of campaigns with National Council Has responsibility for the coordination of Union Development with the President. Has responsibility for USI’s publications and communications. Vice President for Equality and Citizenship: Policy officer with responsibility for anything related to the areas of Equality and Citizenship and has the main responsibility for Equality and Citizenship policy and publications. […]
[…]to increase the use of Irish within the Union. Aithníonn an Chomhdháil ar lean: Go bhfuil athruithe agus forbairt tar éis teacht ar an Aontas féin ónar cuireadh tús leis an bpolasaí sin. Congress further notes: The transition, and development of the Union itself since the introduction of that policy. Glacann an Chomhdháil mar sin: An Polasaí Ghaeilge formhuinithe ag Comhairle Náisiúnta AMLÉ ar 23/05/12 mar polasaí oifigiúil AMLÉ As such Congress adopts: ‘The Irish Language Policy endorsed by USI National Council on 23/05/12’ as official policy of the USI. 13 G 3 OIFIGEACH NA GAEILGE AG GACH AONTAS/IRISH […]
[…]training 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 […]
