[…]partners in this important initiative.” The morning launch will be followed by a series of workshops showcasing best practice and examining challenges. The Network will be hosted online through the platform developed by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning. The National Student Engagement Network is part of the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) is a collaborative initiative under development by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The National Student Engagement Network is part of the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) a collaborative initiative under […]
[…]Vice President for Welfare and the Vice President for Equality and Citizenship to coordinate a workshop like the SafeTalk workshops in conjunction with any relevant organisations to roll out nationwide.” 2022 WEL 11: Community Action Tenants Union Proposed by UCC Students’ Union Comhdháil Notes: Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) Ireland is a union for communities and tenants, that is renters, council tenants, mortgage holders and people in emergency or precarious living situations. Over the past two years CATU has grown hugely as a union, successfully resisting evictions, defending the rights of its members, highlighting dereliction and the exploitation of […]
[…]your search area. If the rent is unusually low and seems to be good to be true, it usually is. Use online maps to confirm that the property being advertised actually exists and is at the stated address. Check short term rental sites to ensure the property is not being used by a fraudster for fake “viewings” who will take your deposit money. Be Secure: Keep copies of all correspondence between yourself and the advertiser, including bank details and the advertisement itself. Use legitimate well-known rental agencies where possible. Don’t hand over any money until you have seen the […]
[…]briefing for the Labour party harassment law bill, which seeks to update the law in the areas of online harassment, including with regard to revenge porn. The Vice President for Welfare attended the 8th Taskforce meeting of the Youth mental health taskforce in Hawkins house. The Vice President for Welfare discussed third level counselling services and his recent work with the Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education in Ireland (PCHEI) and HSE and collaborations going forward. The Vice President for Equality & Citizenship worked with young people’s LGBT+ advocacy organisation BelongTo this weekend on developing the consultation for the upcoming National LGBTI+ […]
[…]a series of meetings with education spokespersons of all the major parties followed by social and online advertising to encourage staff, students and parents to ask their candidate to prioritise funding higher education in this general election. In addition, the Royal Irish Academy along with IUA, THEA and USI will host a debate on the future of Irish higher education and research funding on Tuesday January 28th at Trinity College Business School. To make up the funding shortfall, the representative bodies are proposing a two-part solution for the next three years until a longer-term funding model is agreed by the political […]
[…]being distributed to students in third-level colleges throughout SHAG Week and is also available online at shag.usi.ie. The USI Say Something booklet will also be sent out to promote services to support those who have been affected by sexual violence and rape. 4. There were almost five times the amount of reported cases of gonorrhoea in men (1,083) compared to women (221) in 2015, but there were almost three times the amount of reported genital herpes in women (928), compared to men (340). Early infectious syphilis rates were 2,390% higher in men with 239 reported cases, compared to 10 reported […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is now recruiting two staff to join its Dublin-based operation. Applying Candidates should apply by forwarding a CV and a letter stating the title of the role applied for and outlining your suitability for 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 […]
[…]and tools to help you manage your use such as an alcohol diary and change plan worksheet: http://www.drugs.ie/alcohol_info/tips_tools/ Support groups such as AA and SMART Recovery are now available online for people who are trying to remain alcohol free. Learn more here. This blog has been developed in partnership with www.askaboutalcohol.ie Get up to date factual information about Coronavirus at […]
[…]which have evolved to survive all antibiotic medicines) will be a huge danger for humans. Ailbhe McGurrin | #WHYRESEARCHMATTERS | USI-IRC Video Competition Antonia Egli, a PhD researcher at the Dublin City University Business School, has been awarded the ‘Most Creative’ prize. This prize is awarded to a researcher who has demonstrated exceptional creative ability in presenting their research. Antonia’s project examines the vaccine-related stigma expressed online and its implications on the intention to vaccinate amongst hesitant users. This research is unique in its analysis of stigmatising content shared on social media within the vaccine discourse before and during a […]
[…]of all participating students selected often or very often, when asked if they used an online learning system to complete an assignment 58% of all participating students selected often or very often, when asked if they had conversations with students of a different ethnicity/nationality 25% of all participating students selected plan to or done, when asked if they were considering Study abroad/student exchange 79% of all participating students selected good or excellent, when asked how they would evaluate their entire educational experience at their institutional 76% of all participating students selected quite a bit or very much, when asked if […]
