[…]the needs of mature students. The purpose of the convention is two fold. First, it is intended to provide mature students with vital information and skills which will help them to lead a fulfilling and successful time in college. Second, the convention will give mature students the opportunity to network with others from all over the country. The convention will cost €10 per attendee. This will cover the cost of convention materials and lunch. Students can pay on the day. Please pre-register here: http://usimaturestudentsconvention.eventbrite.ie/ [issuu width=420 height=297 embedBackground=%23000000 backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=121012104753-a55afd452c7047eea711c5decf2acc0f name=mature_students_convention_programme username=theusi tag=2012 unit=px […]
[…]is no specific evidence this drug is restricted to one university in one area, we want to reach out to all young people and students on this topic. You can never be sure 100% of the contents or origin of an unknown drug, it may be a risk to your health and USI want young people to think before they take any drug; it might not be what you think it is. We’re concerned that there is a lack of education on drugs in Ireland and perhaps we need to speak openly about the issue. With end of exam parties […]
[…]in 1998. A quarter of a century before, student leaders from across Ireland and the UK came together to lay the foundations of student co-operation across these islands in what became known as the Bilateral Agreement. Since then, NUS-USI has led the way in initiatives to unify and students of all political opinions and none in Northern Ireland for peace and a future built on mutual respect – their desire for that future and their determination to help form it, are undiminished. On this historic occasion, recognising that the work of building peace is never over, we wish our colleagues […]
[…]Substance misuse. The harm reduction messages in this campaign are paramount: ultimately to reduce harm and to ensure that people who choose to take NPS are aware of the importance of testing in small doses, taking NPS in safe controlled environments, and taking time out between sessions. These posters will be sent to colleges across Ireland and we hope to continue and advocate this conversation with our members.” Dr. Eamon Keenan, HSE National Clinical Lead for Addiction services added: ‘We are very pleased to be working in conjunction with the Union of Students of Ireland to deliver this important harm […]
[…]for USI to support a call for decriminalisation of drugs, with a view to taking a similar approach to the one Portugal took in 2001. Read the full submission here: [dg descriptions=”true” […]
