[…]haven’t sent delegates to Pink Training before. This is the largest training event that USI runs and we are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the event this year. Students will learn about a range of issues pertaining to 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 and the level of interest in the event this year has been unprecedented.” Sam Ryan, Deputy President of UCC Students’ Union said: “UCC Students’ Union are delighted to get […]
[…]showed how a lack of oversight and monitoring, saw a well-meaning initiative exploited by unscrupulous employers. The partners in our collaboration are offering proposals on best practice for work placements, internships and apprenticeships to combat this, and should be fully consulted in the rollout of an Irish Youth Guarantee. Ensuring graduates have ‘that little bit more’ The fundamental difficulty facing Irish graduates in finding work here is the lack of opportunities, but this mustn’t stop us from looking at how we can improve the employability of our graduates. In a crowded market, employers are always looking for ‘that little bit […]
[…]conference on gender in Ireland. The event is free of charge and takes place in NUI Galway from today with introductions and registrations (Friday 28th February 17.30pm) and the main conference is on Saturday March 1st from 9.30am until 5pm. Modules will include Pro-Choice Activism, Trans* Activism and modules relating to reproductive health rights, anti-sexual violence campaigns and LGBTQ Health. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship Laura Harmon said: ”We are really delighted to be co-hosting this event with the Y-Factor. Students on campuses across the country are doing amazing work on gender equality issues and we wanted to foster links […]
[…]another example of the obstacles they and many young people face before fully entering the labour market. Clearly, gaining gaining quality experience in the workplace is something that must be supported, but not at the risk to student learning and health, as indicated by the report. “Congress supports this new collaboration in education, which will help to improve student conditions whilst recognising and striving for improvement in working conditions for all young workers. We will continue to work with the student movement and all affiliate unions to ensure that students and young workers can avail of quality opportunities and decent […]
[…]are rising, with more and more students having to turn to the already pressurised private rental market. Government support for people to rent a room to students is welcome, and we’re promoting the fact of the up-to €12,000 tax free allowance for people prepared to rent their rooms to relieve the crisis.” USI is also warning that student supports need to be examined in light of accommodation issues. “The student assistance fund and the adjacency rates for grants are not sufficient to deal with the issues we will be facing in a few months time. Increased student supports […]
