[…]for Campaigns spoke at the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) press briefing on the new report showing 78% of student nurses would consider emigrating for better pay and conditions abroad. See the full statement here: The Vice President for Academic Affairs attended the board meeting of the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education. The Forum’s purpose is to create policy and resources for the improvement of matters of curriculum, teaching, retention, and more. The Vice President for Academic Affairs spoke to RTÉ Drivetime and The Last Word on Today FM to call for […]
[…]by Proposed by the VP for the BMW region Congress Condemns: The invasion of Ukraine by the Russian federation. The attempt to colonise by Russia to overthrow a democratic government of a sovereign state. Congress Recognises: The Ukrainians right to independence and self-governance. The huge generosity of the Irish community in donating to causes to help the Ukrainian population. That many people in Ukraine currently require and will require assistance from foreign governments and charitable organisations. The USI position against war. Congress notes with urgency: The increasing death toll in Ukraine particularly in areas such as Mariupol which is currently […]
[…]in Ireland, we urge you to support this Bill and ensure that this inequity is rectified before the start of the Autumn academic term. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter with you, however if you have any questions on the matter please do get in touch. Le gach dea-ghuí, Lorna Fitzpatrick, President, Union of Students in Ireland Marie Lyons, Equality & Citizenship Vice President, Union of Students in […]
[…]has meant that Insurance costs for International Students could rise significantly, due to the ruling which would deem them ordinarily resident in Ireland. A court appeal is currently in progress and USI has been involved in lobbying efforts to ensure its success. USI is a member of the Alliance for Affordable Insurance for International Students, and on the legislative side is currently in lobbying efforts to get the Committee for Select Health to table amendments that would overturn this decision. Amendments tabled thus far have been ruled out of order by the chair. International students already pay extortionate fees […]
[…]health or fatal foetal impairment; and to repeal the Regulation of Information (Services Outside the State for the Termination of Pregnancies) Act 1995 and any related censorship laws. Legalising abortions in Ireland is critical to advancing gender equality, human rights and the position of women in Irish society. USI is calling on the next government to put this to a referendum and let the Irish people decide.” “It has been over a month since the election and we still do not have a government.” Colm O’Gorman, Executive Director of Amnesty International, said. “Over the next two weeks, efforts towards forming […]
[…]it improves the staff/student relationships and progression in high level education.” The report of the Working Group recommended that all higher education institutions complete a co-led (staff and student) evaluation of formal and informal student engagement practices and opportunities at every level. Once the self-evaluations are complete, institutions and students should co-author a student engagement policy that places the principles included in the Working Group’s report at the heart of each institution. The principles include: democracy, transparency, inclusivity and diversity, feedback, professionalism and collegiality. “Achieving successful student engagement is not about enforcement and compliance.” Tom Boland, Chief Executive […]
[…]the “homosexual propaganda” law that has been introduced and implemented by the lawmakers of the Russian Federation. Congress notes with concern: That the Russian LGBT community is living in conditions of extreme oppression while coping with acts of violence on a daily basis. Congress is disgusted: That the group calling themselves “Occupy Paedophilia” is allowed to attack perceived members of the LGBT community with almost complete immunity from the law. Congress is opposed: To the regime that has been imposed upon the LGBT people in the Russian Federation and conveys solidarity with those who are risking their own lives to […]
[…]information sessions, and evening entertainment across the college campus is aimed at challenging the stigma the surrounds mental health problems and promoting open discussion. Certain to get this important conversation going is an intimate screening of the acclaimed RTE/Yellow Asylum Films documentary ‘I See A Darkness’ which features the stories of three people who have been directly affected by suicide. The documentary’s three participants and producer will be on hand to take the audience through their powerful personal stories and answer any questions that arise. International research shows that the sharing of personal stories and experiences of mental health problems […]
