[…]Publication At 2pm today, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched its ‘Say Something’ online survey on students’ experiences of violence. USI is conducting this survey with the support of Cosc – the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the extent and nature of violence experienced by third level students. This survey also seeks to establish how safe or unsafe students feel in different environments. Regardless of whether or not a student has experienced any kind of violence or harassment, their responses will help us […]
[…]launched its position paper on voter registration reform. Key recommendations include: Making online voter registration an option Voting rights for citizens abroad via Irish Embassies Using PPS numbers and removing the need for Gardaí to stamp forms Updating information on Checktheregister.ie Standardised and well-publicised information from Government on the process An investment in campaigns to promote voter registration to those about to reach the age of eligibility The exploration of moving to automatic voter registration USI directly registered nearly 28,000 students to vote ahead of the marriage equality referendum and handed out tens of thousands more forms. As a result, […]
[…]lives communicating with others on our mobile devices and expect to access many services instantly online, so it makes sense to extend that into how we approach healthcare. videoDoc is a flexible, professional, and very human online doctor service with Irish Medical Council registered doctors who specialise in delivering care remotely. Patients can access a doctor in minutes by downloading the videoDoc mobile app with doctors available for convenient care 7 days a week, 8am – 10pm. The service costs €25 per consultation but videoDoc’s focus is on subscriptions with annual subscriptions available for €35 for an individual and €110 […]
[…]competency in use of social media tools such as Twitter, Facebook, Linkedln excellent capacity in online publications excellent capacity in the use of online research tools demonstrate experience in working with the media for the promotion of policy and messages be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, issuing advice to people with limited applied professional experience and mediating the professional demands of best practice in public relations with the political demands of officers Desirable (but not essential) competencies: Experience in lobbying and public affairs Some knowledge of the students’ union sector in Ireland Some knowledge of the higher education […]
[…]of the island for their hard work and determination. The awards will be hosted by journalist and online personality Clare Cullen, with the keynote address by Senator Lynn Ruane. The evening will conclude with the presentation of the President’s Award. SAAI nominations are open each year to members of the Union of Students in Ireland – the vast majority of college students’ unions on the island of Ireland. Nominations and attendance for nominees and invited guests are free of […]
