[…]of negativity on the futures of young people in Ireland, and emphasised that there is a growth in the amount of international studies for postgraduates as well as the number of students participating in the Erasmus programme, which could be stunted by new visa rules if Britain leave the EU. “The Erasmus programme is one of the EU’s most successful social policies to date. Its benefits include specific academic refinement, intercultural experiences, independence skills, foreign language development, problem-solving skills, socio-communicative competencies and transferrable employment skills.” Donoghue said. “The huge advantages to the internationalisation of higher education institutions will be heavily […]
[…](USI) and SpunOut.ie are calling on young people to make sure that they are registered to vote in the upcoming local, European and by-elections. With the deadline for inclusion on the supplementary register of electors just 5 days away (May 6th), it is essential that young people move to ensure they are eligible to cast a ballot on May 23rd. Large numbers of young people across the country are registered and using their vote (The 2011 general election saw an increase of 12% in voter turnout for young people on the previous general election – CSO, Quarterly Household Survey), but […]
[…]head of National Office Of Suicide Prevention (NOSP) in relation to rolling out mental health training and campaigns for the third level sector. The Vice President for Welfare attended launch of mental health first aid with Minister for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee and Anne O Connor from HSE alongside head of training for Mental Health First Aid Ireland. The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship was invited to address the annual conference of the National Learning Network and Rehab group on Tuesday 5th of April in the Gibson, Dublin. She spoke about the common platform our organisations […]
[…]have until 5.30 today to submit their nominations on headed notepaper as per the regulations. Get them […]
[…]order for September 2 – after four years living in Direct Provision in Ireland – in the midst of a global pandemic. The news of the deportation order comes in the week that residents of Caheersiveen Direct Provision centre have undertaken a hunger strike in protest at the conditions in their residence. All at USI offer our full solidarity to the 32 people taking the action due to complaints about issues, including the rationing of food and water, not being taken seriously. The USI calls on Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee to immediately halt the deportation of the two students […]
