[…]flash surveys that will give us a glimpse into specific issues for example the experience of international students or those who have had to repeat a year or come off books due to mental health, as well as producing some reports detailing deeper analysis of the data already […]
[…]like the network we can reflect on the work of NStEP over the past 18 months, while also outlining the ongoing project work currently being led by the five Institutions which took part in the pilot programme in 2016/2017.” Dr. Vivienne Patterson, Head of Skills and Engagement, HEA added, “The engagement of students is a key element in the further development of our higher education system and the HEA therefore welcomes the launch of the National Student Engagement Network. This network, which forms part of the wider National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP), will facilitate students to be actively engaged in […]
[…]pregnancy. STI diagnoses have been increasing among young adults in recent years [note 6]. In the past, some young adults reported having sex without a condom because of the cost associated with buying condoms [note 7]; others reported having sex without a condom because they did not have access to one at the time sex happened [note 8]. This scheme is about increasing opportunities for young people in third-level settings to make safer-sex choices if they are sexually active.” She continued “We are really pleased that third-level colleges across the country have responded positively to engaging with this scheme; and […]
[…]on the subject of the referendum will be happy that their voices will be heard on this defining issue of our time. There was certainly a push to prevent students being able to express their strongly held views on the 8th Amendment. Every campus in the country which has asked its students by way of referendum has had overwhelming responses to call for a repeal of this amendment. The student movement has historically led the discussion on reproductive rights and healthcare in this country, and we will ensure student voices are at ballot boxes on May 25th.” Mr Kerrigan added, […]
