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Student leadership and activism recognised at Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2021
[…]including Club/Society of the Year, Academic Representative of the Year, Outstanding Mental Health Activism and Students’ Union Team of the Year. Commenting on the awards, USI Deputy President and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Kevin McStravock said: “The SAAIs recognise the incredible commitment of Students’ Unions, student activists and student-led organisations across Ireland in improving the lives of students, not just on campus but in wider society. Despite all the challenges COVID-19 posed for them, students have demonstrated incredible leadership in running campaigns, advocating for their peers and raising money for charity. “Those nominated this year are fantastic ambassadors, not […]
USI Highlight the Barriers That Students Still Face with 2020 Just Around the Corner
[…]of hard work and lobbying efforts by USI, we welcomed the allocation of €2 million for mental health services in campuses across the country after the publication of the USI National Report on Mental Health in Third Level Education and the €2 million additional investment to the Residential Tenancies Board is a positive step which will support the RTB to exercise its greater powers in enforcing regulations. Though this is not enough to create a sustainable future for higher education, we will continue to campaign and fight on our members behalfs until we have broken the barriers to […]
USI issues alert to young people – new drugs are risky business
[…]can never be sure 100% of the contents or origin of an unknown drug, it may be a risk to your health and USI want young people to think before they take any drug; it might not be what you think it is. We’re concerned that there is a lack of education on drugs in Ireland and perhaps we need to speak openly about the issue. With end of exam parties and summer festivals looming, we want to encourage people be sensible and educated, have your celebrations end well, not in A and E or worse.” Top tips: Get educated […]
Students Support National Campaign To #RepealThe8th
[…]to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution in order to protect women’s safety, health and wellbeing. In the coming months, USI will also be registering thousands of students to vote ahead of the proposed date of May 25th. Speaking about the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Students are behind this campaign, and are willing to show compassion by voting ‘Yes’ so people can make personal and private decisions without the fear of being charged as criminals. We must remove the Eighth Amendment, and we must accommodate students to vote. Students are overwhelmingly in favour of changing our restrictive […]
Vulnerable students should be housed in empty accommodation
[…]need to be done in a safe manner, as is extremely important at the moment. We wouldn’t want the health of existing residents to be compromised and precautions would be […]
Cork Institute of Technology re-affiliates with USI after 14 year absence
[…]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 Trinity College, NUI Maynooth, Queen’s University Belfast and DCU. John Logue, President of USI, said: “We are delighted to welcome the students of CIT back to the national union. The 7,500 voices of CITSU will now be added to the 250,000 that USI already represents, making our union an even more potent agent for progressive change in the higher education sector and society in general. The members of CITSU voted for unity […]
This Week in USI April 22nd – 28th, 2017
[…]for Mental health and Older People Helen McEntee to discuss higher education, students and mental health in line with work of the Youth Mental Health Task Force. The Vice President for Welfare with the National Student Housing Executive travelled to Paris to attend and contribute to House Erasmus+ and to discuss targeted solutions at solving accommodation issues across Europe and how to support international and Erasmus students. Membership News Sanitary CarePacs in DITSU The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship launched DITSU’s #CarePac initiative this week in Bolton street, where packs with sanitary towels, pads and tampons will now be made […]
Mumps
[…]without the Mumps vaccine to immediately make contact with their GP. The call comes after the Health Service Executive revealed a more than trebling of the numbers affected by the illness, which can be very serious and extremely painful – and particularly risky for young men. It’s highly infectious and spreads very rapidly through the same mechanisms as flu and the common cold Speaking after the HSE’s announcement, Greg O’Donoghue, USI’s Vice President for Welfare, said: “If you don’t know whether or not you’ve been immunised against mumps, now is the time to ask your family, or failing that, your […]
We’re Hiring
The Union of Students in Ireland is now recruiting two staff to join its Dublin-based operation. Applying Candidates should apply by forwarding a CV and a letter stating the title of the role applied for and outlining your suitability for the role (with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to arrive by 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, to: The Recruitment Officer The Union of Students in Ireland Portview House Thorncastle Street Ringsend Dublin 4 Or by email to info@usi.ie. The subject line should state your name and the reference code for the job. The Roles are: Public Relations Executive […]
The Union of Students in Ireland Praises Queen’s for Reaching Fossil Free Agreement
[…]against wasn’t just an education or an environmental issue. It was about preserving the health, investments, weather and wellbeing of generations to come, because climate change has a knock on affect on so many other areas. I would particularly like to commend the efforts of the students and QUB Students Union which lead to this result.” The joint statement said a timetable for completion of the review had been agreed, with recommendations on any proposed policy changes scheduled to come to the university senate on 21 June 2016. It also highlighted that the objective of the review was to ensure […]
Raise the Roof: Housing for all
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Union of Students in Ireland statement on Irish AIDS Day 2021
[…]HIV cases, we need to invest in HIV testing, we must ensure barrier-free access to PrEP and sexual health clinics and services across Ireland with a serious focus on ending HIV-related stigma in Ireland. As Ireland comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look to the Government’s robust response to the COVID-19 pandemic and urge the Government to commit the same robust response to ending HIV and HIV-related stigma. USI support calls from HIV Ireland for the Irish Government to re-evaluate the current approach to ending HIV transmission in Ireland considering record high rates of newly notified cases of HIV. […]
USI President welcomes return of DCU after 13 year absence
[…]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 student affairs, the HEA (Higher Education Authority), the QQI & SUSI grants organisation and access to quality training. In joining, DCUSU will become USI’s 5th largest member. A lot of students have put their faith in USI – and we will now make it our job to prove our value to the many who voted not to join us. This positive result for USI follows the reaffiliation this year of Cork Institute […]
Blood For All campaign to end donation ban on MSM backed by USI
USI is proud to back the Blood For All campaign, which is calling for for an end to the ban on men who have sex with men donating blood for a year after sex. This should be done to end the unfair discrimination. However, would also help to tackle the shortage of donated blood available in Ireland right now // // // Tá AMLÉ ag tacú leis an bhfeachtas Blood For All atá ag iarraidh go gcuirfear deireadh leis an gcosc ar fir a mbíonn caidreamh collaí acu le fir eile fuil a dheonadh ar feadh bliain i ndiaidh chollaíochta. […]
USI Calls Urgent Return of Ibrahim Halawa
[…]be put in place so another student isn’t trapped in another country, starving with their mental health suffering for 4 years. Today’s decision is a farce, and this show cannot continue.” Ibrahim Halawa is from Firhouse in Dublin. He was arrested in Cairo during a mass demonstration against the military ousting of the Muslim Brotherhood government in August 2013. He was 17-years-old at the time. His trial with 493 others has been delayed 28 times over the past 4 years. There has been no evidence implicating Mr Halawa was presented to the three-judge […]
Students set to be badly hit by Pandemic Unemployment Payment cuts
[…]year as well as survive on a day-to-day basis over the summer. However, due to the on-going public health restrictions large numbers of students have been temporarily or permanently laid-off from jobs and have little possibility of finding other work. The USI is making urgent calls for Government to take into account the hours students will miss out on this summer when making any reforms of the criteria for receiving the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick explained: “The vast majority of students in Ireland would have taken on many more hours in employment during the summertime to […]
Students Rally To Demand May Vote To #RepealThe8th
[…]this issue, and arguably it affects our future generations more than any other. UK Department of Health statistics show that over a quarter of those giving Irish addresses with their services are women between 18-24 years of age. Because of the reality of the Eighth Amendment, no Students’ Union has indicated that they wish to campaign to keep the Eighth Amendment. “We issued letters to all members of the Cabinet asking for a May date for referendum, and no later. A May vote will ensure thousands of young people turning 18 during their last year of secondary school can vote. […]
OMG: Gonorrhoea… It’s Trending
[…]and how to prevent the transmission of Gonorrhoea and other STIs. The campaign’s website, www.yoursexualhealth.ie, provides information on the facts about Gonorrhoea, safer sex, where to access free STI testing, and where to access free condoms.” Denise McCarthy, Union of Students in Ireland, said “We urge everyone to follow simple steps for prevention – get accurate and reliable information on STIs, always use a condom when having sex, and talk to your partner(s) about STI testing and using condoms. People can have Gonorrhoea and not have any signs or symptoms, so regular STI testing is encouraged, particularly if you have […]
OMG: Gonorrhoea… It’s Trending
[…]and how to prevent the transmission of Gonorrhoea and other STIs. The campaign’s website, www.yoursexualhealth.ie, provides information on the facts about Gonorrhoea, safer sex, where to access free STI testing, and where to access free condoms.” Denise McCarthy, Union of Students in Ireland, said “We urge everyone to follow simple steps for prevention – get accurate and reliable information on STIs, always use a condom when having sex, and talk to your partner(s) about STI testing and using condoms. People can have Gonorrhoea and not have any signs or symptoms, so regular STI testing is encouraged, particularly if you have […]
USI’s Vision for Post-Bailout Ireland
[…]the cost of living by controlling rent and improving social housing. Invest in Community Mental Health services. USI President Joe O’Connor said: “Now that we as a country have regained our economic sovereignty, it is time that we put an end to short-term thinking and start working towards shaping the future we want for Ireland. As the future drivers of our economic recovery, it is vital that young people and students have a say in the direction we now take. We may not have brought about the economic difficulties this country finds itself in, but we want to play our […]
Government funding needed to address pay inequality among trainee psychologists
[…]or educational psychologists should not also be paid during training while they support the mental health and emotional and educational needs of the most vulnerable. “There is no integrity in a system that has a 100 per cent plus pay differential between colleagues providing a similar service. An immediate plan is needed from Government detailing when, and how, they will bring this inequity to an […]
Student Achievement Awards move online
[…]take place on April 29 in the Gibson Hotel, had previously 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 […]
Longford #LE19 Candidates Signed up to the Student Manifesto
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Union of Students in Ireland welcomes Scrapping of JobBridge and Commends Leo Varadkar on reducing exploitation in the workplace
[…]employment prospects for many of our generation.” Donoghue said. “JobBridge promotes unhealthy, unstable work schemes and exploits the time, energy and talent of young people. JobBridge is simply not the win-win programme it was pitched as. It’s a tax-payer scheme that allows businesses to breed inferiority complexes, poor working conditions and in turn, poor mental health such as anxiety, depression and despair in the youth.” JobBridge will be discontinued in […]
USI supports DITSU campaign to prevent Library closures.
[…]deficit in Building Managers across DIT’s numerous campuses, a lack of clerical staff in student health centres, and vacancies in key lecturing posts. Síona Cahill, USI President, expressing her backing for DITSU’s actions to highlight this staffing shortage said, “Cutting library opening hours and threatening the future of smaller campus libraries will have a huge impact on students who need these services most, such as part-time and mature students, those who work or commute during the day, and those who do not have the equipment, books, or workspace available to them in their own homes or accommodation. “It is imperative […]
Answer our call, join the campaign for your education
[…]citizens who aspire to it. It has also campaigned on issues such as marriage equality, sexual health and family planning. During your first year in college we hope you’ll join us in our campaigns. Every year, college students face new and more serious threats to their education. The government’s reaction to the economic slump has been astoundingly shortsighted. They have increased the student contribution charge and cut the maintenance grant on an annual basis and in doing so have created a massive financial burden for students and their families. And that’s where you come in. The most important time of […]
USI Welcomes Ibrahim Halawa’s Verdict And Safe Journey Home
[…]up to another Irish student stranded abroad, starving in a cell in another country as their mental health crumbles.” Ibrahim Halawa is from Firhouse in Dublin. He was arrested in Cairo during a mass demonstration against the military ousting of the Muslim Brotherhood government in August 2013. He was 17-years-old at the time. His trial with 493 others has been delayed 28 times over the past 4 years. There has been no evidence implicating Mr Halawa was presented to the three-judge […]
“We need to get back to pre-pandemic Leaving Cert. results timeline”
[…]places huge stress and pressure on students and can have a significant impact on their mental health. The long wait for results, and the short turnaround to the new academic year, just creates more stress for them. Securing accommodation has become almost impossible for so many students and this just makes it even harder for first years. A longer lead in time to the academic year would give students more security and time to plan and budget for the year ahead. Yesterday’s announcement gives students just one more week than last year to sort out where they’re going to live. […]
USI Backs Limerick Student’s Consent Campaign
[…]consent. It’s important that every student who’s sexually active look after their own sexual health, and be respectful of others. USI is proud to support this campaign, and look forward to collaborating with LSAD and LIT students in the future.” LSAD students and designers of the campaign, Sarah Egan and Hazel Curtis, said: “Making this campaign has been all about using our creative skills for a good cause,if one person sees this campaign and changes their mindset on consent,then we’ve succeeded as designers.” LIT Students’ Union President, Philip Desmond, said: “A massive congratulations to Hazel Curtis and Sarah Egan for […]
USI Backs Limerick Student’s Consent Campaign
[…]consent. It’s important that every student who’s sexually active look after their own sexual health, and be respectful of others. USI is proud to support this campaign, and look forward to collaborating with LSAD and LIT students in the future.” LSAD students and designers of the campaign, Sarah Egan and Hazel Curtis, said: “Making this campaign has been all about using our creative skills for a good cause,if one person sees this campaign and changes their mindset on consent,then we’ve succeeded as designers.” LIT Students’ Union President, Philip Desmond, said: “A massive congratulations to Hazel Curtis and Sarah Egan for […]
USI Welcome Cabinet Decision To Hold Referendum On Eighth Amendment By the End Of May
[…]President Michael Kerrigan said, “What we have is effectively a repeal of the Eighth Amendment. Healthcare has no place in the constitution, and we will remain cautious of the wording of the referendum bill to see what the enabling clause will look like. We will be working closely with our allies to ensure we’re not actually taking two steps back while trying to move forward ” Mr Kerrigan added, “Millions of our young people have not had the opportunity to vote on this issue, and arguably it affects our future generations more than any other. UK Department of Health statistics […]
USI to hold Mature Students Convention in NUI Maynooth
[…]and networking. Topics covered will include effective budgeting, looking after your mental health, time management, running a mature students society on campus and will be a great opportunity for mature students to share their experiences and meet other mature students from around the country. Since Budget 2011, over 7,000 mature students have had their maintenance grants cut by 60%. These students automatically received the non-adjacent rate of the grant in recognition of the substantially higher cost of living for those supporting children, partners or elderly parents. The savagae cuts to the grant have made further education cost-prohibitive for prospective mature […]
USI disassociates from Cura
[…]member will not disseminate Cura information in any USI materials or campaigns relating to sexual health and support. USI recommends the following services to students for abortion care and support: Irish Family Planning Association – free post-abortion counselling can be booked through the National Pregnancy Helpline 1850 49 50 51. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre – offer help and support to anyone who has experienced sexual violence of any kind 1800 77 8888 or email counselling@rcc.ie Dublin Well Woman Centre – free after abortion counselling 01 […]
Union Organisation
[…]has halved since the introduction of the ban. The Swedes have seen a change in attitude to the purchase of sexual services; strong support for the ban on purchasing sexual services (70%-80%). Furthermore, the ban has proved to be an effective deterrent to sex purchasers as surveys show decrease from 13.6% in 1996 to 7.9% in 2008. Congress fully supports: The Turn off the Red Light campaign in Ireland that is working towards criminalisation of the purchaser of sex in Ireland. Congress mandates: The Vice-President for Equality and Citizenship to work with the Turn off the Red Light campaign […]
Students should be refunded for accommodation they cannot use due to pandemic
[…]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 who have had to move home have underlying health conditions themselves and recognise it is safer 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 refunds.” […]
Fine Gael Meeting with the Union of Students in Ireland to talk about their Pre-Budget Submission
[…]couches or in hostels. There is a real danger that this will negatively impact on retention rates, health and the education of students – and it requires immediate attention from the Government.” Fine Gael’s Damien English said the lack of funding due to the inherited budget is a problem, but supported the USI pre-budget 2015 objectives. He emphasised that executing the objectives, such as increasing student grants and accommodation are long-term goals, and not solvable immediately. Speaking about the meeting, USI President Kevin Donoghue said: “The cost of college is €11,000 per year, which means that college courses can cost […]
Government urged to support USI student accommodation bill in Dáil debate
[…]COVID-19 restrictions. This lack of rights has caused huge issues for students during the public health restrictions with students losing thousands of euro in prepaid rent. USI is calling on Government and all other TDs in the Dáil to support the Bill, bring it to committee stage and act on it urgently. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “This bill would begin to even the playing field between student renters and renters who hold a traditional lease. For too long students have had sub-par rental rights and the COVID-19 pandemic really brought this home to many. We are hopeful that […]
This Week in USI March 27th – April 7th, 2017
[…]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 work on in relation to education and the progression and successful transition of learners, regardless of disability […]
Policies Due to Expire at USI Congress 2017
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International Affairs Policy
[…]Goals. Congress also mandates The VP for Equality & Citizenship to work with student health groups such as Students4VaccineEquity on vaccine and medicine equity. 15 IA 1: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Reapproved 2018 and 2021 Congress notes with concern: The on-going negotiations between the European Union and the United States in relation to the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and the potential impact that it could have on Irish higher education, democracy and wider society. Congress does not support: The lowering of any EU standards in regards to the environment, food safety, animal welfare and workers’ rights. In […]
Union of Students in Ireland statement
[…]actions or attending protests to support the Black Lives Matter movement, please follow the public health guidance. Maintain social distancing, use face masks and ensure you follow respiratory hygiene. If you are, or will be in contact with anyone who is immunocompromised, you can still support these actions online by sharing petitions, donating, or having conversations with friends and family. If anyone is affected by this, please seek support from your Students’ Union and services in your […]
Irish psychoactive drugs users in 15-24 year age group are highest in Europe
[…]and the effects can be catastrophic for some people. Copies of the new posters area available on www.drugs.ie It is important to remember that if you have physical or mental health problems such as epilepsy, heart problems, asthma, depression, panic or anxiety attacks drug use is more risky. You are advised not to use. It’s always safer not to use illegal […]
‘Public Opinion On Abortion Access Shows Positive Signs’, Says USI
[…]Assembly vote. The full polling deck is attached and more information can be found here: https://www.amnesty.ie/itstimepoll/ See USI’s presentation to the Citizens’ Assembly – […]
Students to Join Rally for Accessible Abortion
[…]right to access abortions in Ireland is very much a student issue. UK Department of Health statistics show that approximately one quarter of women who give Irish addresses when availing of abortion services in the UK are between the ages of 18-24. Irish women are more likely to receive surgical abortions. Surgical abortions are more invasive than medical abortions, which are available up to 9 weeks. The reason for this is a lack of information and also the time it takes to organise travelling to another country. This is a class issue. It costs at least €1,000 to travel to England from Ireland for […]
Union of Students in Ireland praises UCC Students for voting to repeal the 8th
[…]abortion is still illegal in Ireland, even in the case of rape, incest, if there’s a risk to health or severe foetal impairment, is a violation of human rights. Repealing the 8th will restore these rights.” The result now means that UCCSU will actively engage in a local and national campaign to repeal the 8th amendment. Speaking at the count, James Upton, UCCSU Deputy President, said “this result mandates future campaigns to repeal the 8th amendment. We will now actively engage with this issue at all levels, as directed by student council.” Aidan Coffey, UCCSU President said “it’s important to […]
Wexford #LE19 Candidates Signed up to the Student Manifesto
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Take action to support our student nurses & midwives
[…]do I contact them? You can find the full membership of the Oireachtas Committee on Health below. You can also find TDs in your constituency here. The easiest way to contact them is via email, but you could also contact their constituency office. Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health Chair Séan Crowe – Sinn Féin (Dublin South West) Deputies Colm Burke – Fine Gael (Cork North-Central) Cathal Crowe – Fianna Fáil (Clare) David Cullinane – Sinn Féin (Waterford) Bernard Durkan – Fine Gael (Kildare North) Neasa Hourigan – Green Party (Dublin Central) Gino Kenny – Solidarity-People Before Profit (Dublin Mid-West) John Lahart – Fianna Fáil (Dublin South-West) Roisín Shortall – Social Democrats (Dublin North-West) Senators Frances Black – Independent Lorraine Clifford-Lee – Fianna Fáil Martin Conway – Fine Gael Annie Hoey – Labour […]
USI Launches Pre-Budget Submission Ahead of Budget 2020
[…]is immediately needed in the following areas: Grants Fees Housing Access & Inclusion Equality Health (mental & sexual) Action on Climate Change Yesterday’s lobby day saw over 60 student leaders speak to upwards of 145 TD’s and Senators on what funding needs to be made available to the sectors that affect students. USI President Síona Cahill and President-Elect Lorna Fitzpatrick spoke on the Pre-Budget Submission stating: “Following Brexit, students in Ireland will be forced to pay the highest third level fees in the EU. Accommodation costs and the cost of living has soared, while financial support available for students […]
Elections 2022 now open
[…]and sometimes external organisations to roll out Welfare campaigns around mental health, sexual health, physical health. Other areas include; accommodation, finances, consent, drugs & alcohol and other addictive behaviours, body positivity, eating disorders and bullying & cyberbullying. Chairs the Welfare working group at National Council to address local and national issues and plan national welfare campaigns. Sits on the following boards: Student Affairs Ireland, National Advisory Committee for Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment in Higher Education, SUSI Advisory Committee, THEA Promoting Consent and Prevention Sexual Violence Steering Group, alongside other national committees. Vice President for Campaigns: Main responsibility for organising […]
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