[…]vlogging, Youtube and social media means anyone can voice their opinions and beliefs through an online platform. The Irish youth have led the country in rejecting a government that has broken its promises in the accommodation, homelessness, unemployment and education sectors. The Union of Students in Ireland created the hashtag #MakeASmartVote before the General Election, which had over 3 million impressions by the 26th February. In 1916 there was a political revolution. Today we’re experiencing a political […]
[…]our representatives, voicing our disappointment in the current state of Higher Education funding online and to the media, demanding the Government take action. All the while, our Government have failed to listen to our calls and make education at third-level inclusive for all through a sustainable funding model” “The high profile Rebecca Carter case in the High Court demonstrated that access to Further and Higher Education in Ireland is under threat. The judge in the initial ruling recognised that in order to be economically and socially prosperous in today’s society, it was imperative that citizens have access to higher education. […]
[…]people to raise higher education as an issue with candidates when they canvass and sign the online petition to campaign against the erosion of the Irish publicly funded higher education system, and safeguard higher education for the next generation on – […]
[…]and strengthens the bonds of friendship between our two countries.” The guide is available online at: […]
[…]day to get a taxi/bus to my placement where I work x hours. I have been working x hours in local shop/business/care facility just to be able to afford my rent, food and transport’. Provide as much personal context to the issue and how it’s affecting you. (If they’ve previously raised this issue, reference this) – We’ve provided info on the other page about Government representatives who have previously raised the issues affecting student nurses & midwives in the Oireachtas and when they did. Highlighting your awareness of this shows how passionate and informed you are about the issue. Request specific action […]
[…]choosing a course to study it is important to do your research. Every college will have an online prospectus listing all the available courses and requirements. As well as choosing the area you would like to study and work in keep in mind where the college is situated, what activities and facilities are available and will you need to commute or live in student accommodation. How long does it take to complete a course? The length of a course can vary, depending on how and where it is offered. For example, distance education can be structured quite differently to a full-time course on campus. In general, […]
[…]available to her and that the contraception she chooses can be tailored to suit her lifestyle. www.talkoptions.ie is a great starting point in exploring the available options and our online survey is a useful too to help support further discussion with GPs in identifying the option that best suits your body and lifestyle.” Organisations supporting the campaign: Cura IFPA (Irish family planning association) Dublin Aids Alliance Think Contraception Eco Cabs Aids West Red Ribbon Project Treoir Rape Crisis Network – ENDS – For more information contact Ronan Costello, USI Media and Communications Executive, on 085-1164263 or […]