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Dont Be Afraid: Do Something
[…]is dangerous. It is never the fault of the victim even if they have been drinking or taking drugs. It is important that victims feel that they can report an incident no matter what the context. Making a habit of noting the name or license number of a taxi driver at the start of a journey can be very helpful. If someone you know has been raped or assaulted support them and make sure they know it is not their fault. You can find helpful information here.www.rapecrisishelp.ie ‘ Fiona Neary, RCNI Director said: ‘Taxi drivers are professionals providing a service. The nature of the […]
USI Cyberbullying Policy
[…]Foundation Ireland – Suicides in Republic of Ireland from 2001-2011. Available at: http://www.nsrf.ie/cms/?q=node/36 Sameer Hinduja & Justin W. Patchin, (2010), Cyberbullying: Identification, Prevention, and Response. Available at: http://www.cyberbullying.us/Cyberbullying_Identification_Prevention_Response_Fact_Sheet.pdf Trinity College Dublin – Respect & Dignity Policy Available at: http://www.tcd.ie/about/policies/respect.php Murphy et al. (2011) USI Mental Health Strategy 2010-2013 – ‘Student Lives, Minds & Wellbeing’ This policy was adopted by USI Congress, March […]
Student Summit 2016 Will Launch in Dublin Castle on the 4th February!
[…]Student Start-Up Pitch. A panel of judges will narrow down applications to the ten best from the online submissions and the public will be able to vote for their favourite two on Twitter and Facebook. At the Student Summit, the final two applicants will go head-to-head in front of an audience and a panel of judges, who will vote for the winner. Submission rules: Upload a 2 minute video to YouTube with your business pitch and send the link to Fiona.omalley@usi.ie. Please note: Applicants must put ‘Student Summit 16’ in the video title before their name and ‘application’ at the […]
The Union of Students in Ireland said unaffordable accommodation forces students out of college with rents over €1,000 a month nationwide for the first time since the economic crash
[…]Threshold and other organisations on the issue. In August 2014, USI launched homes.usi.ie as an online service that hosts accommodation advertising ‘digs’ to students all over Ireland as a short-term immediate proactive solution to the student accommodation crisis. Donoghue said anyone with a spare room should sign up and students looking for a short-term solution should consider digs, but emphasised that this is not a long-term […]
Accommodation FAQs
[…]Guide? Please visit your local Students’ Union for your FREE copy or you can read the online copy on https://usi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/A5-Web-version.pdf What should I check when I’m viewing accommodation? Check that all appliances are working, check for dampness and/or don’t be afraidto look behind the wardrobe or flip the mattress, check all locks on windows and doors, request a key for your bedroom door. What questions should I ask before agreeing to when viewing accommodation? It’s important to ask a lot of questions, write a list before you view so you don’t forget any. Ask; how much is deposit, rent in […]
FAQs on Fees, Withdrawals and Disputes
[…]If you fail an exam: Consult your course handbook (which you should be able to find online or in your email) to ascertain the regulations surrounding exams and progression; Speak to the lecturer responsible for the module in order to find out why you failed; Ask your department about your options for repeat or appeal; Discuss your options with your students’ union. How do I check the progress of a grant application? You can check the progress of your grant application using the SUSI grant Application Tracker. You need your application reference number (it usually begins with a […]
Managing your money in College
[…]offers. Never shop when you’re hungry or you’ll buy unnecessary items. Always make up a shopping list. Go home for lunch if you’re near enough or bring lunch to college. It’s much cheaper. Check out second-hand shops for everything from clothes to books to furniture. If you work and pay tax, you might be entitled to a tax refund so always do a tax return (not as scary as it sounds!). Look after your accommodation so that you get all of your deposit back at the end of the year. What not to do Don’t ignore the debts. They won’t go away that way. […]
USI Launches Guide To Student Life
[…]from September. Online version available here. USI Deputy President and VP for Welfare Denise McCarthy, said: “We are delighted to be launching the Guide to Student Life. This guide is an invaluable resource for students, especially first year students moving away from home for the first time. For all students, whether they are leaving home or not, they will see changes in their spending habits and they may need new financial products and services. This guide tells you what to look out for, the questions to ask, how to avoid getting into unmanageable debt and where to go if things […]
USI elects second term President for first time in almost a decade
[…]as elected today, will be: President Lorna Fitzpatrick Vice President for Academic Affairs Kevin McStravock Vice President for Welfare Clare Austick Vice President for Campaigns Craig McHugh Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Marie Lyons Vice President for BMW Region Gary Tobin Vice President for Southern Region Ciara Kealy 37 Vice President for Dublin Region Megan O’Neill Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge Clíodhna Ní Dhufaigh Vice President for Postgraduate Affairs Adam […]
This Week in USI April 22nd – 28th, 2017
[…]in Ireland between the ages of 15 and 24 and will be published in Autumn 2017. To participate online, click here: http://spunout.ie/news/article/survey-for-national-lgbt-youth-strategy One for Ireland USI is supporting the #OneForIreland campaign this May Bank Holiday weekend, which is a campaign run by current and former TCD students, and this year has 7 projects across 7 regions in Ireland identified as charity partners for youth mental health projects. Get involved by sharing online and giving a Euro this weekend! Check out the projects here: […]
Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2018 celebrates student success
[…]celebrating student success tonight.” The award categories include student campaigns, activism, online and print media, volunteering and community engagement. For those working in college newspapers and student media outlets, the SAAI offers them the chance to be recognised by leaders in the industry. Leading youth website, SpunOut.ie will judge the Welfare Campaign of the Year Award and Amnesty Ireland will judge the Student Leader of the Year Award. Photographer of the Year. Community volunteering and campaigns to promote student well-being will also be recognised at SAAI 2018. The Wheel will judge Charity Event of the Year and Samaritans Ireland will […]
USI calls on all Political Parties to Commit to Mental Health Reform before the General Election
[…]is harmful for anyone in need of support.” According to research by ReachOut, the online youth mental health service, 63% of students reported that lecture attendance has been affected by their mental ill-health. ReachOut also found that 15% of students rated their mental health as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’. “Access to 24/7 crisis intervention services is extremely poor. Some patients who go to A&E with a mental health crisis face lengthy waits of 8 hours or more before receiving support.” Donoghue added, “Extra support should be provided for community-based mental health supports to provide 24/7 crisis intervention services.” USI said the next Government should produce a detailed, time-lined Action Plan […]
900 Rooms Immediately Available To Help Tackle Student Accommodation Crisis
[…]mobile phone and discuss the house rules before moving in. In case of any queries USI provides an online support to website users on homes@usi.ie. Homes.usi.ie also offers accommodation advice. The union note that there are offers advertised on mainstream websites that openly discriminate against students, but homes.usi.ie offers student-friendly accommodation and it is free of charge both for students and […]
The Week in USI 22-27 January 2017
[…]afternoon, the VP Welfare and VP Academic Affairs met with SUSI to review a proposed new online learning module to help sabbatical officers help students with grant applications. NUS-USI has launched an info hub for voter registration for the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Also on the website is advice and guidance for international students about voting. Today USI is hosting the USI Women Lead Project to empower women students to lead. The residential weekend is supported and hosted by Accenture. It features modules on public speaking, self-care, leadership development, self-branding and campaign organisation. The Vice President for Equality Citizenship […]
USI: Sexual Health and Empowerment is in your hands
[…]can best move forward with the ‘Consent Framework’”. [ENDS] The survey can be found at www.usi.ie/SES Notes: The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) represent over 374,000 students across the island of Ireland The SHAG acronym stands for Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance. The SHAG packs are funded by HSE Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP). SHAG week is a week-long Campaign Roadshow where USI and support services will be visiting IT Carlow (ITC), Institute of Art & Design Technology (IADT), NUI Galway (NUIG) and Athlone IT (AIT) to distribute 30,000 packs and information. USI have partnered with NUI […]
Settling into College
[…]move in a couple of days before starting college so you are familiar with the area. Do a ‘big shop’ at the very start, get everything you will need. Sit down and write up a list of things; bed sheets, towels, cleaning products, stationery, food to get your started (not just beans) etc Get the phone numbers for a few taxi companies, the college switchboard, college health/medical centr3e, chaplain, local emergency services and Student Union officers. Familiarise yourself with local surroundings; bus route, supermarkets […]
USI launch new report on student accommodation
Download full report here >> The survey was designed in online software – Survey Monkey – and distributed through a link among all the students through on-line channels, such as e-mail, website and social media. The link was active for three weeks. Out of the population of 225,641 students we collected 3,597 responses (at a level of 2% margin of error and 99% confidence level) USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “The issue of housing permeates across all groups of our society. In recent years, the shortage in student accommodation has forced students, families and professionals to race for accommodation, […]
Sligo local economy to lose €9,897,150 due to college fee hikes and grant cuts
[…]thousands of students who populate college towns sustain business both large and small. Landlords, shop owners and other business proprietors rely on these students to maintain a healthy turnover. We are encouraging everyone to attend tomorrow evening’s Public Meeting on the Cost of College because Sligo can’t afford to have its students targeted anymore by a Government that is denying the youth of this country the same opportunities that were promised to previous generations.” -ENDS- For more information contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or […]
Memberships and Partnerships
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Sexual Health Education Roadshow
[…]Eco Cabs & digital game, promotion of STI tests and contraception choices, sexual health workshops, a sexual health magician, a chance of winning a Durex hamper and much more! Findings from the Irish Contraception & Crisis Pregnancy study (ICCP, 2010) shows that consistent use of contraception among young adults 18-25 is high and increasing with 80% saying they use contraception every time they have sex. However, 20% of 18–25 year olds did not report consistent use of contraception in the last year. The ICCP 2010 study also found that the most common reason cited by 18-25 year olds for not always […]
Accommodation FAQs
[…]for advice and to be referred on to someone else, e.g. bring a case to the PRTB. Useful […]
USI launch the ‘Say Something’ card after survey shows that 16% of Students experience unwanted sexual experience
The Union of Students in Ireland will launch the ‘Say Something’ card in R Block, IT Tralee at 1pm on Tuesday the 2nd February. The ‘Say Something’ card was developed by USI from research funded by Cosc and the Department of Justice and Equality. The research examined students’ experiences of sexual violence and harassment while in college and found that 16% of students experienced an unwanted sexual experience. The survey was completed by 2,590 Irish students and 162 International Students. 11 per cent of the Women who responded noted that they had been subject to unwanted sexual contact. In addition […]
USI Launch National Student Housing Survey 2018
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USI Launches Energy Saving Push
[…]students in dormitories, each competing to save the most energy and win prizes. We will tap into online student communities through social media, using engaging digital communications (quizzes, photo competitions) to raise awareness of how students can save energy in a fun way. The centrepiece of each competition will be an energy dashboard that updates students in near-real time on the performance and position of their dormitory in the competition – providing feedback and encouraging further action” USI is the national representative body for the 354,000 students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. USI are a membership organisation […]
Dundalk local economy to lose €8,450,000 due to college fee hikes and grant cuts
[…]thousands of students who populate college towns sustain business both large and small. Landlords, shop owners and other business proprietors rely on these students to maintain a healthy turnover. We are encouraging everyone to attend tonight’s Public Meeting on the Cost of College because Dundalk can’t afford to have its students targeted anymore by a Government that is denying the youth of this country the same opportunities that were promised to previous generations.” -ENDS- For more information contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or […]
National Student Housing Report 2017
Download full report here >> The survey was designed in online software – Survey Monkey – and distributed through a link among all the students through on-line channels, such as e-mail, website and social media. The link was active for three weeks. Out of the population of 225,641 students we collected 3,597 responses (at a level of 2% margin of error and 99% confidence level) USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “The issue of housing permeates across all groups of our society. In recent years, the shortage in student accommodation has forced students, families and professionals to race for accommodation, […]
76% of Students Worry About Securing Employment & only 23% have secured employment when they graduate
[…]in Ireland; Glanbia and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. At the grad fair, there will be six workshops around themes such as interview skills, setting career goals and working abroad. Teams of ‘career coaches’ will be on hand to guide students through the tricky journey of finding a job and an online employment hub where students will be able to see info about open positions and apply in advance. “The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to be launching the 2016 Gradfair in Dublin castle,” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said, “In a time of economic recovery employers are hiring again. […]
Cork local economy to lose €33,157,630 due to college fee hikes and grant cuts
[…]thousands of students who populate college towns sustain business both large and small. Landlords, shop owners and other business proprietors rely on these students to maintain a healthy turnover. We are encouraging everyone to attend tomorrow evening’s Public Meeting on the Cost of College because Cork can’t afford to have its students targeted anymore by a Government that is denying the youth of this country the same opportunities that were promised to previous generations.” -ENDS- For more information contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email […]
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Union of Students in Ireland marks World Mental Health Day 2020 with day of action and letter to Minister Simon Harris
[…]the Union of Students in Ireland and Students’ Unions across the island are running a day of online action aiming to shed light on student mental health and highlight how looking after your mental health is intrinsic to overall well-being. USI is also welcoming the publication on the day of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, which the union and its members were proud to be involved in producing. The focus of USI actions on World Mental Health Day is support and connecting with one another – from raising awareness of services that are available to students and the […]
Letter to Mr Leo Varadkar T.D. Minister for Social Protection
[…]Varadkar T.D. Minister for Social Protection Department of Social Protection, Government Office Store Street, Dublin 1 9th August 2016 Dear Minister, We write with reference to the now well-publicised decision of your department to refuse the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) to Erica Fleming, a homeless single parent who is currently raising her daughter in a hotel. As you know, education has a transformative quality. Education takes people out of poverty and dependence and gives them options in multiple fields of employment. Education quite literally changes lives. We are asking that Erica have the opportunity that she deserves […]
USI Submission to the Committee on Housing and Homelessness
[…]on student housing across Ireland; Investigate alternatives for student housing; Operate an online find a tenant service through homes.usi.ie; Operate a student focussed find a roommate database through homes.usi.ie; Operate an online digs database through homes.usi.ie; Improve and operate dispute resolution procedures for students; Liaise with authorised housing authorities; Advise on the Student Housing Strategy; Begin developing and planning of an Irish Student Housing Trust. 3. Minister for Housing with the Committee on Housing and Homelessness to create a Student Housing Strategy in consultation with the USI to faciliate and support the creation of an Irish Student Union Housing Trust […]
Union of Students in Ireland teams up with UPLIFT to call for signatories to open letter demanding student rent refunds
[…]are out of college, they’ve lost jobs, had to move home and are trying to keep up their study online and keep themselves healthy while supporting family and friends who are more vulnerable. Some students have underlying health conditions and have had to move home in order for them to be able to self-isolate away from their shared student accommodation. Some students had very tough decisions to make in a hurry, such as those from India who had 24 hours to decide whether to go home as the borders were closing and they didn’t have time to get reassurance on rent […]
USI criticises TTIP for being fundamentally Anti-democratic and Toxic to European Societies
[…]people’s right to privacy by requiring internet service providers to monitor their customer’s online activity. It is speculated that TTIP aims to bring back the skeleton of ACTA. “Altering someone’s right to privacy could lead to altering their security.” Kevin Donoghue, USI president said, “People need a type of sphere where they’re guaranteed to be free of interference, surveillance or monitoring. Privacy is vital for development through private conversation, intimate relationships and your autonomous right to control information about yourself.” Labour and trade union rights are lower in the US. If jobs switch to the US it will most likely […]
USI criticises TTIP for being fundamentally Anti-democratic and Toxic to European Societies
[…]people’s right to privacy by requiring internet service providers to monitor their customer’s online activity. It is speculated that TTIP aims to bring back the skeleton of ACTA. “Altering someone’s right to privacy could lead to altering their security.” Kevin Donoghue, USI president said, “People need a type of sphere where they’re guaranteed to be free of interference, surveillance or monitoring. Privacy is vital for development through private conversation, intimate relationships and your autonomous right to control information about yourself.” Labour and trade union rights are lower in the US. If jobs switch to the US it will most likely […]
USI Welcomes New Report to Reduce Gender Inequality in Higher Education
[…]academic councils and governing boards. The report is available on the HEA’s website, www.hea.ie. Key Statistics / Findings from the Review Presidents of Higher Education Institutions: Since the establishment of the first Irish university 424 years ago, there has never been a female president. Currently, 4 of the 14 (29%) Institutes of Technology have a female President. Of the 54 IoT Presidents to date, only 8 have been women (15%). Only 1 out of 5 Presidents in the Colleges (St. Angela’s, St. Patrick’s, NCAD, Mater Dei, Mary Immaculate College) is female. Gender Balance on Governing Authority / […]
USI tenders wide-ranging submission to Government review of SUSI
Extending supports to part-time and online students and increasing the level of awards are among the suggestions made by the Union of Students in Ireland in its wide-ranging submission to the Government’s review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI). The level of financial support given to students through SUSI was drastically cut in 2011 and has not been reinstated, despite soaring costs of living for students, particularly accommodation costs. Students have suffered from the housing crisis as developers have focused on building luxury accommodation that students cannot afford. USI is also calling for the eligibility for the higher non-adjacent rate of the […]
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Youth Guarantee provides hope- Stop talking, act now
[…]societal challenges, in many cases resulting in negative consequences for their mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, and increased criminal activity.” In collaboration with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU), USI will be releasing a Youth Position Paper in response to the crisis currently facing young people in Ireland in the coming weeks. This will include proposals on the Youth Guarantee as well as a best practice document on the principles of good work experience. Mr O’Connor continued: “Given the scale of the difficulties, this in itself is not the solution to […]
Submissions
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The role of students in 1916 compared to the role of students today
[…]vlogging, Youtube and social media means anyone can voice their opinions and beliefs through an online platform. The Irish youth have led the country in rejecting a government that has broken its promises in the accommodation, homelessness, unemployment and education sectors. The Union of Students in Ireland created the hashtag #MakeASmartVote before the General Election, which had over 3 million impressions by the 26th February. In 1916 there was a political revolution. Today we’re experiencing a political […]
Students Demand the Right to Access Third-Level Education in Ireland as part of Global Campaign
[…]our representatives, voicing our disappointment in the current state of Higher Education funding online and to the media, demanding the Government take action. All the while, our Government have failed to listen to our calls and make education at third-level inclusive for all through a sustainable funding model” “The high profile Rebecca Carter case in the High Court demonstrated that access to Further and Higher Education in Ireland is under threat. The judge in the initial ruling recognised that in order to be economically and socially prosperous in today’s society, it was imperative that citizens have access to higher education. […]
USI joins forces with the Teachers’ Union of Ireland and launches ‘I Value Higher Education’ Petition
[…]people to raise higher education as an issue with candidates when they canvass and sign the online petition to campaign against the erosion of the Irish publicly funded higher education system, and safeguard higher education for the next generation on – […]
Union of Students in Ireland launches J1 Guide 2016
[…]and strengthens the bonds of friendship between our two countries.” The guide is available online at: […]
USI J1 Visa Guide
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Lobbying Your Representatives – Top Tips
[…]day to get a taxi/bus to my placement where I work x hours. I have been working x hours in local shop/business/care facility just to be able to afford my rent, food and transport’. Provide as much personal context to the issue and how it’s affecting you. (If they’ve previously raised this issue, reference this) – We’ve provided info on the other page about Government representatives who have previously raised the issues affecting student nurses & midwives in the Oireachtas and when they did. Highlighting your awareness of this shows how passionate and informed you are about the issue. Request specific action […]
National Framework of Qualifications
[…]choosing a course to study it is important to do your research. Every college will have an online prospectus listing all the available courses and requirements. As well as choosing the area you would like to study and work in keep in mind where the college is situated, what activities and facilities are available and will you need to commute or live in student accommodation. How long does it take to complete a course? The length of a course can vary, depending on how and where it is offered. For example, distance education can be structured quite differently to a full-time course on campus. In general, […]
USI launches SHAG.usi.ie
[…]available to her and that the contraception she chooses can be tailored to suit her lifestyle. www.talkoptions.ie is a great starting point in exploring the available options and our online survey is a useful too to help support further discussion with GPs in identifying the option that best suits your body and lifestyle.” Organisations supporting the campaign: Cura IFPA (Irish family planning association) Dublin Aids Alliance Think Contraception Eco Cabs Aids West Red Ribbon Project Treoir Rape Crisis Network – ENDS – For more information contact Ronan Costello, USI Media and Communications Executive, on 085-1164263 or […]
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