[…]for Welfare to provide briefing to all MO’s on all aspects of the SAF, and seek representation on all committees relating to SAF on their campuses, and to also continually lobby the HEA to redraft the guidelines for the SAF and to include recommendations to increase efficiency of systems. 15 WE 3 Consent Congress applauds the success of sexual health and empowerment campaigns such as SHAG week, which promotes a healthy attitude towards sex with a holistic approach. Congress agrees that while sexual consent is included as a part of SHAG week, it is time that the USI rolled out […]
[…] Only 3% of the Irish population give blood, providing blood for a population of over 4 million Only 5% of the Irish population eligible to give blood do so USI Congress further Notes: That many other countries and states, such as recently the United States of America, have changed their policy regarding the donation of blood by MSM donors. Sexual orientation screening negates the possibility of many potential blood donors based on outdated evidence and research. USI Congress Affirms: Where possible it is best to use existing evidence and research to inform decisions and stances upon issues. 15 NA […]
[…]Alliance, 2001). This shows that there has been a population weight shift in the upper direction and we need to do something about it. In 2001 42% of our population were of normal weight, this has dropped to 39% in 2011. To achieve or maintain a healthy weight we need to take regular exercise and eat a healthy diet. This ensures a balance between the energy you get from food and the energy you use. When doing exercise its not all about losing weight. Obese people who eat well and exercise live just as long as their slimmer counterparts and […]
[…]students have not been sufficiently engaged with in relation to the proposed incorporation and there is a need for absolute clarity of the implications of the incorporation for students. Congress therefore mandates: The USI President to engage with the HEA and the Minister of Education and Skills to voice concerns regarding the incorporation from the perspective of students and to report back to the next National Council. 15 AAQA 1 Academic Teaching Staff Annual Leave and the Examination and Examination Appeals Process. Congress recognises That the current academic teaching staff annual leave agreement has significant repercussions for the […]
[…]within must be outlined. Where there are delays, this should be justified by an objective reason and this reason should be clearly communicated to the complainant. These standards should be made available to all complaining students as soon as they register a complaint A permanent member of staff, separate from the disciplinary committee, should be tasked with overseeing the implementation of policy and ensuring that standards are met. Reports should be issued to a body external to the university. Where the handling of a sexual harassment complaint falls below best practice, the complaining student should have an option to register […]
