[…]to match this increase. We are disappointed again though that the issue of sustainable core-funding for third-level has not been addressed. So, we are again calling for a plan to fully publicly-fund higher education to be prepared immediately. The Cassells Report released in 2016 called for immediate sustainable core funding however, this Government, like those before it has failed to commit to a model which views and funds education as a public […]
[…]to PrEP and sexual health clinics and services across Ireland with a serious focus on ending HIV-related stigma in Ireland. As Ireland comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the Government’s robust response to the COVID-19 pandemic and urge the Government to commit the same robust response to ending HIV and HIV-related stigma. USI support calls from HIV Ireland for the Irish Government to re-evaluate the current approach to ending HIV transmission in Ireland considering record high rates of newly notified cases of HIV. Today, we raise awareness of HIV testing services and call for an end of […]
[…]SAAIs recognise the incredible commitment of Students’ Unions, student activists and student-led organisations across Ireland in improving the lives of students, not just on campus but in wider society. Despite all the challenges COVID-19 posed for them, students have demonstrated incredible leadership in running campaigns, advocating for their peers and raising money for charity. “Those nominated this year are fantastic ambassadors, not only for their colleges and the student body, but for Irish society.” Some 870 third-level teaching staff were also recognised at the event through the Teaching Hero Awards, ran in partnership by USI and the National Forum for […]
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[…]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 elected President of […]
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[…]to announce its backing of the campaign this week and you can view these resources on the USI Instagram grid here. It has been USI policy for many years to campaign for the end of the unfair ban on gay men dontating blood and now the 12 month post sex ban on men who have sex with men. It is unfair discrimination and must change. With this in mind, USI and Students’ Unions across Ireland are delighted to continue this work by supporting the Blood For All campaign. Please show your support for this campaign by signing this petition which […]
[…]we need to stand against racism and show that Ireland will not tolerate racism, xenophobia and far-right ideologies. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “Today, we are joining INAR and supporting the #TogetherAgainstRacism campaign. USI joins INAR and all its members in calling for an end to racism, xenophobia and far-right ideologies and we stand in solidarity with those affected. “For many years USI has been leading social change and working on social justice issues. Today, we also want to reiterate our support for INAR’s #LoveNotHate campaign to call for the introduction of hate crime legislation in Ireland. This should include the best legislative protections […]
[…]about the increase in insurance costs that have been imposed on them since October 2020. All non-EEA students are required to have insurance to meet Department of Justice requirements. However, international students are now required by the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) to have private health insurance. No other group in the country is required to have private health insurance. In order to rectify this anomaly and ensure equality for all students, Senator Malcolm Byrne has introduced a Seanad Private Members Bill titled the Health Insurance (International Students) (Amendment) Bill 2021. This Bill is a simple Bill and would remove international students from […]
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