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Only 5 days left to register to vote in local, European and by-elections
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Steps on how to Register To Vote
The local and European elections are just weeks away and the clock is ticking on the deadline the for inclusion on the supplementary register of electors (4 days away, Tuesday May 6th 2014). It is vital that young people ensure they are eligible to cast a ballot on Friday, May 23rd. Remember: It is a bank holiday this weekend so your local authority will be closed on Monday, May 5th. Below are the steps on how to get registered: Download the RFA2 form to fill out if you want to register to vote by clicking on either link below and saving. […]
Only 5 days left to register to vote in local, European and by-elections
[…]information on how to register to vote or change your vote to a new address, you can visitwww.spunout.ie/vote now for a quick and easy ‘how-to’ guide. Denise McCarthy, Deputy President/VP for Welfare, USI said: “Getting registered to vote is an imperative step for any young person who wants their voice to be heard. We urge people to get registered, get informed and use their voices to make a difference to the important issues facing us all today.” James Doorley, Deputy Director of the NYCI said: “It’s vital that young people go out and vote as it’s one of the best means which to get politicians […]
USI Student Summit 2014: What is life as a young startup really like?
[…]local businesses in Dublin. Local businesses used the platform to reward customers for sharing in-store experiences. The more influential the customer the bigger the reward they could earn. We built successful case studies from this launch and have brought on new investors as a result. We’re now talking to global brands about integrating the technology behind their existing platforms. Our team is currently 4 people and this is set to grow to 8 before the end of the year. The support system in Ireland is incredible. Everybody wants to help out. Not a dog eat dog environment at all so […]
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Wayra Ireland’s start-up winners announced 10 start-ups will be entering Wayra Academy in Dublin next month Dublin, 6 September 2012 Picture shows from left from Popdeem, Richard Whelan and Gavin Hayes who were one of the start-up winners announced to enter the Wayra Academy in Dublin next month.Pic:Maxwells-no fee – Telefónica’s global accelerator programme for digital start-ups, Wayra, which launched in Ireland in May, today announced the ten winners that will be entering the Academy . The winners were chosen from a shortlist of 20 projects by an independent judging panel following two days of pitches and training during ‘Wayra […]
USI Congress – What you need to know
[…]Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Checklist for Delegates Essentials: Comfortable clothes (x 4 days) for Congress floor Smart casual dress for the USI Annual Dinner Your vocal chords for speaking on motions Less essentials: If you want to make use of the hotel’s gym facilities before or after sessions, bring gym kit. Gyms won’t be available during sessions. Each region will be engaging in a theme as part of the Congress Social programme. Please check in with your delegation leader to find out if they need you to bring anything for that. Main documents (These may be downloaded from Google Drive) […]
Elections Update: 19 days to go
All candidates may submit a 500 word candidate’s statement for inclusion in the main Congress Document. All candidates may also submit a photo to be printed alongside their statement. The statement and photo should be sent via email to: manager@usi.ie by 12 midday on Tuesday 18 March. Any not submitted by this time will not be included in the document, with no exceptions. All other live notices are available on the main Elections […]
USI President welcomes return of DCU after 13 year absence
Students at Dublin City University have voted to rejoin the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) after an absence of 13 years from the national union. After two days of voting online and at designated polling stations: Total Votes: 1451 Total Yes: 726 Total No: 725. This is possibly the tightest result ever. The result of the referendum will see close to 11,500 members of DCU Students’ Union engage with the national union in campaigns relating to graduate jobs, third level funding, marriage equality and mental health awareness, amongst numerous other campaigns. DCUSU will now have a voice in national […]
Students Demonstrate at Russian Embassy – Protect LGBTQ Rights.
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), Students’ Unions and student LGBTQ societies demonstrated outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin at 11am today (Wednesday, February 5th). There was a crowd of 50 + people that braved the bad weather to show solidarity and fight for human rights. The demonstration is taking place two days before the Winter Olympic Games commence in Sochi. Organisers of the demonstration wish Irish athletes the very best of luck in the Games. Today’s demonstration shows our solidarity with Russian LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) people. The demonstration called for: President Putin to pledge not […]
An apology to design students
[…]right. Design is enormously valuable as a profession and a discipline. Irish industry and industry worldwide relies on brilliant Irish designers educated in our colleges, and we’re proud to have them as members. Additionally, USI is a frequent client for design agencies and freelancers throughout the year, have been for many years and we will again. We know from our own experience that Irish designers offer great value and their work brings enormous benefits to our work – grabbing people’s attention, making our campaigns more effective and helping us work for students of all disciplines. We’re really sorry we created […]
USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?”
USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?” Today (Friday 1st November) a number of youth groups collaborated on a photo stunt that took place at 1pm outside Leinster House on Kildare Street. Students, young workers and the unemployed came together to protest the cuts to Jobseeker’s Allowance for those under 26. The stunt played on the derogatory comments made by government Ministers that young people should not be “at home watching a flat-screen television seven days a week”. On one side of the image, characters depicting the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Social […]
Reach out to someone this World Mental Health Day, say USI
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have encouraged students to reach out to someone and avail of support this World Mental Health Day. A full listing of college support services is available on PleaseTalk.ie. Many Students’ Unions across the country are running events and campaigns today to mark World Mental Health Day, and Welfare Officers in Students’ Unions are available to listen and offer peer support to any students in need of help. Following the hugely successful Mental Health Reform campaign where 21,000 people signed a petition calling on Minister Kathleen Lynch to ensure the €35m of funding committed for […]
Students have rights when taking out credit
As more and more students turn to financial institutions to get loans for higher education, its important to know your rights as a consumer. Less than 50% of Irish consumers feel informed about their rights when taking out credit and most do not feel confident about choosing the credit agreement that best suits their needs. Out of the age group 18-35-year-olds only 25% are aware of the key rights that they are entitled to under the EU Consumer Credit Directive[1]. The five key rights granted to consumers when taking out credit are: the right to transparent advertising; the right to […]
USI Physical Health Strategy
[…]portions and freeze where feasible. 8. Cook with/eat foods that are in season as they are cheaper and avail of in store promotions e.g. buy one get one free – stock up where you can. 9. Limit your alcohol consumption – if you choose to drink alcohol, do so in moderation, preferably with meals and have some alcohol free days. Heavy or binge drinking (five or more standard drinks on one occasion), especially on a regular basis, can lead to serious health problems. (Nutrition and Health Foundation, 2008) 2.5) Weight and mental health Depression affects different people in different ways. […]
Cork Institute of Technology re-affiliates with USI after 14 year absence
Press Release Wednesday, May 2, 2013 For Immediate Publication The students of Cork Institute of Technology have voted to re-affiliate with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) after a 14 year absence from the national union. After two days of voting, 71.2% voted in favour of re-affiliation. The final tally was 630 in favour and 255 against. The result of the referendum will see over 7,500 members CIT Students’ Union engage with the national union in campaigns relating to third level funding, marriage equality and mental health awareness, among others. This positive result for USI follows referendum victories in […]
Motions and nominations Closed for Congress 2013
USI Congress 2013 Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe March 25-28 2013 (Re-posted on 1 Feb 2013. Originally posted on 7 Jan 2013) Motions for USI Congress 2013 are now open, meaning member Students’ Unions can submit policy proposals to be discussed by the supreme policy making body of Ireland’s student movement. Motions submitted to USI Congress must be submitted according to the constitutional provisions for motions (see below), and in any case must be received by 5.30pm on 1/2/2013. Motions are submitted by member Students’ Unions, and must be submitted on Union Headed Notepaper to the Congress Director, USI. In addition, nominations […]
Your rights as a worker
[…]rights in relation to pay, hours of work and time off. Please see below information via http://www.workplacerelations.ie/ Hours of Work The maximum an employee should work in an average working week is 48 hours. This working week average should be calculated over a four-month period. There are, however, some exceptions to this average period. Breaks Employees are entitled to; A daily rest period of 11 consecutive hours per 24 hours A weekly rest period of 24 consecutive hours per seven days, following a daily rest period A 15-minute break if working 4.5 hours. A 30-minute break if working six hours. […]
USI Mental Health Awareness Week – What Makes You Smile?
[…]activities, in particular our ‘Online Skills’ and ‘Acts of Random Kindness’ available on www.headsup.ie. Sometimes it’s the little things in life that can have such a positive impact. We want students to take the time to look at, look for, appreciate and spread acts of random kindness that can put a smile on other peoples’ faces.” Nigel O’Callaghan, Community Engagement Officer with ReachOut.com said: “Promoting the messages that talking is a sign of strength and to reach out if you’re going through a tough time is vital to ensure nobody is left to feel alone. We are encouraging students to […]
Dundalk IT hosts Mental Health Day to Challenge Stigma and See Change on Campus
[…]Soroptimist International of Drogheda form part of the largest service organisation for women worldwide. Soroptimists inspire action and help create opportunities to ensure that women worldwide enjoy equality and have greater access to education and healthcare. http://dsoroptimist.wordpress.com/ About the Union of Students in Ireland (USI): USI is the national representative body for Ireland’s 250,000 students in third level education. www.usi.ie For further information please contact: Sorcha Lowry, See Change Communications & Partnership Coordinator, T: + 1 8601620 M: + 86 7954391 E: slowry@seechange.ie Twitter: […]
LGBT Ally Campaign
Today sees the launch at University College Dublin Students’ Union, Waterford Institute of Technology Students Union, University College, Cork Students’ Union, St Angela’s College Sligo Students’ Union and Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union of Ireland’s first LGBT ally campaign. [tabgroup] [/tabgroup] Who should I contact about the campaign? The USI Equality and Citizenship Officer for 2012-2013 is Laura Harmon. Laura can be contacted at laura.harmon@usi.ie for any questions on the […]
President Higgins to meet USI and Students’ Union representatives
[…]Mayo Institute of Technology IT Tralee LIT Tipperary Submissions can be made online at: http://www.president.ie/featured-posts-with-news/president-invites-your-submissions-here/ The deadline for submissions is September 29. USI President John Logue said: “USI and our member Students’ Unions are proud to support and promote the President’s Being Young and Irish 2012 initiative. We are encouraging as many young people as possible to make submissions. At this time in our country’s history we are more in need than ever of the creativity, inventiveness and enthusiasm of young people. Young people are rarely engaged in the decision making process at government level. Indeed, successive governments have deliberately held […]
A new beginning
On the day USI waves goodbye to its home in Crumlin, we present this new website, which we’re calling 5.01 beta. We hope you like it better than the last one. Our new physical address is: USI Ceann Áras na Mac Léinn Portview House York Road Dublin 4 The roadmap for the site This site is firmly in Beta testing mode – There are whole sections not yet implemented and some surprises coming, but we’re now testing real-life use of the site. In the coming weeks, you’ll see: Direct student consultation A section for each member organisation (MO) Dedicated section for […]
Settling into College
College is full of fun and new exciting experiences but with all this excitement comes anxiety too. Moving to college can be stressful especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time but just remember you are not on your own and there are many support services in the college that you will be attending. It is a great idea to connect with the Students’ Union in your college; Every registered student is automatically a member of the Students’ Union, whose job it is to protect students’ rights and promote your interests. So get to know your elected […]
USI Congratulates Leaving Cert Students on their Results
The Union of Students in Ireland has congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results. Today is a milestone in the lives of these students and USI hopes that they have received results that will see them enter third level education. USI President John Logue said: “No matter how happy or disappointed you are with your results, you have just gotten through one of the toughest periods in your life. CAO offers will not be released until Monday and with treads and student numbers changing, predicting points is far from an exact science. Take these few days to celebrate (safely), […]
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