[…]in Ireland has launched its online SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness Guide) week, urging young people to get into the habit of getting tested regularly, after a HSE report showed an increase of 22.1% in Syphilis from 2014 to 2015. Early infectious syphilis diagnoses were 2,290% higher in men than in women with 24 men diagnosed per woman. There was also an increase in Chlamydia with 70 more reported cases – there were 6,815 reported diagnoses in 2015, up from 6,693 in 2014. There were also 41 more reported cases of genital herpes in 2015 – a 3.3% increase from 2014. […]
[…]aim of the campaign is to encourage students to normalise conversations about how they are feeling and to check-in with one another about their mental health. The theme of the campaign also covers the challenges of society opening up post-pandemic and acknowledges of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student mental health.” USI will travel to colleges and universities around the country with an Open Up roadshow, as well as running an online campaign through social media and the union’s website at USI.ie. Over the past number of years, USI has identified encouraging and helping students to be more […]
[…]listed from #1 to #7 inclusive are paid positions and the position listed at #8 is unpaid. Candidates for each position must be nominated by two member organisations which are in benefit. In respect of the positions of Vice President for the Border, Midlands & Western Region and Vice President for the Southern Region the nominating member organisations must be within the respective region for each position. Nominations must be presented: (a) on the headed paper of the member organisation; (b) signed by the President of the member organisation; (c) by emailing a scanned copy of the nomination document to elections@usi.ie marked for the […]
[…]marked for the attention of Elections Committee or by emailing a scanned copy of the nomination form to elections@usi.ie Candidates are required to submit documentation proving their membership of USI prior to the close of nominations. USI Officership Terms & Conditions 2015-2016 In accordance with the USI Constitution candidates are required to confirm their acceptance of the USI Officership Terms & Conditions 2015-2016 set by Finance Committee in advance of the elections which occur at Annual Congress 2015. Timetable and Deadlines Friday 16th January 2015, 9.00am Open of Nominations for Elections. Thursday 12th February 2015, 5.00pm Close of […]
[…]event, it’s about empowering students and student activists to campaign for their rights and to learn how to look after themselves. This is the largest training event that USI runs in terms of attendees and we are proud to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Pink Training this year. Students will learn about a range of issues pertaining to LGBT mental and sexual health over the weekend as well as issues relating to campaigning on LGBT issues. Pink Training provides a safe space for LGBT students to network and share ideas. The level of interest in this year’s event has been […]
