[…]Change themed webinar for students from their EMEA HQ on Thursday 13th November at 7pm to spark online conversation about mental health. Greg O’Donoghue , USI VP for Welfare said: “”We are encouraging students to start the conversation about mental health. No matter how happy someone may seem, don’t be afraid to ask them how they are, you never know how they are feeling on the inside. We want students to take action by getting involved in activities to combat the stress and mental strains they experience. College is great fun but it can sometimes have it’s stresses too. It […]
[…]around the country report an increasing number of students citing incidents of harassment and online abuse. Many students are unaware of the support services available to them and how to go about reporting it. USI, in partnership with Ireland’s major youth organisations, will raise awareness of the issue and hopefully curtail this worrying trend. I am delighted that Congress has approved our policy on this matter and I’m confident that it will inform our attitudes and actions on this issue over the coming years.” -ENDS- For more information contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or […]
[…]to help. The system also allows for landlords and agents to place their available accommodation online – and it’s free to use. The website is available at http://homes.usi.ie Notes: USI is the Union of Students in Ireland, the national representative group for students in Ireland The website resource is free to use and has been developed as a service to students by USI Laura Harmon, USI President, will be available at the information drive at 11.30am on Wednesday 6 August. Students who have experienced difficulty finding accommodation, student welfare officers who support them and student leaders will be distributing information at […]
[…]to the on-going public health restrictions, USI Congress was held via Zoom with delegates voting online for the 2021-2022 Executive Team and numerous policies and motions. Congress was also streamed live on Facebook so students could watch the action as it happened. Speaking after her election, Clare explained that there is a lot of work ahead for the union as it seeks to get students back on campus is a safe manner in the new academic year and deals with the fall-out of COVID-19 for students across the island. She said: “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to have been […]
