[…]been moved to May 27 due to the public health measures being taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. As a result of the on-going nature of these measures, the USI has decided to move the celebrations online. The Student Achievement Awards, now in its seventh year, is the annual opportunity for the student movement in Ireland to recognise the contribution of students to improving the experience of their fellow students, and to wider society. Nominations are now closed and the USI will contact the shortlisted nominees in the next week. USI Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Kevin McStravock said the […]
[…]Students in Ireland (USI) which has been calling for such assistance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the back of the announcement by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science this afternoon of a €168 million package for third level institutions and students and the Practical Guidance for Further and Higher Education for Returning to On–Site Activity, the USI is calling for a number of matters to be clarified in relation to addressing the digital divide, the Student Assistance Fund and support for student mental health programmes. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “We have […]
[…]other sexual healthcare facilities that are currently closed or highly restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. USI will now lobby for these services to be reinstated as a matter of urgency – the GMHS is currently only open for returning PrEP patients, leaving no services for other issues affecting gay men and the rest of the LGBTQI+ community and others. While a phased reintroduction of STI services is currently under way, this needs to be sped-up, as access to important sexual health services cannot continue to be denied. At present, GMHS is Ireland’s only dedicated statutory sexual health and wellbeing service for gay and bisexual men, […]
[…]the island, is committed to ensuring that no student is disadvantaged as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, when it comes to assessment. To that end, we are engaging in on-going discussion with a range of stakeholders to ensure students are supported throughout this uncertain period. We recognise the numerous consequences this may bring for students; many of whom are having difficulties in accessing the internet, may not have the devices to engage in online assessment, may be caring for family members who are unwell or are unwell themselves. We have been constructively engaging on a national level with stakeholders […]
[…]the island, is committed to ensuring that no student is disadvantaged as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, when it comes to assessment. To that end, we are engaging in on-going discussion with a range of stakeholders to ensure students are supported throughout this uncertain period. We recognise the numerous consequences this may bring for students; many of whom are having difficulties in accessing the internet, may not have the devices to engage in online assessment, may be caring for family members who are unwell or are unwell themselves. We have been constructively engaging on a national level with stakeholders […]
