OMG: Gonorrhoea…It’s Trending New campaign aims to get Gonorrhoea prevention messages trending on Twitter #OMGsti Union of Students Ireland (USI), Dublin AIDS Alliance, SpunOut.ie, the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme and Think Contraception, are aiming to tackle the rise in Gonorrhoea cases with a new social media campaign. Between 2011 and 2012 there was a 33% increase in Gonorrhoea cases, and young men and women aged 17 to 29 years have been identified as a particular at risk group. The tongue-in-cheek style of key messages for the campaign will help with getting the information across to young adults in both a humorous […]
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, March 13, 2013 For Immediate Publication USI President John Logue responded today to critical statements made by PayPal’s Louise Phelan about the quality of graduates coming from Ireland’s third-level institutions. John Logue, President of the Union of Students in Ireland said: “The statements made by Louise Phelan on the quality of Irish graduates seem to be based almost entirely on anecdotal evidence and hearsay, with no reference whatsoever to research carried out in this area. The overwhelming evidence suggests that Irish graduates are not lazy, they have realistic expectations as regards what to expect in an entry […]
Help us set a new World Record – show the world how big our heart is! The Union of Students in Ireland will hold a world record attempt on 25 April at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.* Online event registration for Big Love – USI marriage equality World Record Attempt powered by Eventbrite The event will consist of an attempt to form a large number of people into the shape of a heart. There is no current record for this feat, though similar records have been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Northern Union of Students (NUS-USI) launched their campaign today for equal access to civil marriage. Students’ Union Officers from across the island have gathered in Dublin City University this week for their annual Students’ Union Training (SUT). Both USI and NUS-USI are committed to campaigning for a yes vote in the spring 2015 referendum and USI has a clear mandate to register and mobilise students to vote. USI has also recently called for reform to the voter registration process in Ireland to create a facility for online voter registration and […]
The art is not in making money, but in keeping it. The cost of going to college is increasing and it often comes as a shock to students and their families. The cost of going to college is increasing and it often comes as a shock to students and their families. Many students experience financial hardship while at college, try not to worry- help is available. College is a very expensive period of your life and one in which can incur a lot of debt. While at college, be aware of the financial aids available to you, contact your local […]
