[…]students alike, as Britain becomes a much less attractive place. Therein lies the problem, the market approach to education. Competition among our Universities and Institutes. Competition between Ireland and other EU members. An increasingly marketised view of education, where the shiniest prospectus and an overtly touristic sales pitch are aimed at attracting the international student as Britain shuts it doors. So, let this be a word of caution to Government and to Higher Education Institutions: international students are not a sport. They are not for exploitation. The value of internationalising our education lies in diversity, in cultural exchange and the […]
[…]from the Irish Constitution. Students also welcomed remarks from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar who today also expressed his intentions to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment in May . Speaking after the vote, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “We welcome the outcomes from the meetings of the Committee today as a positive step in the right direction. It’s clear when people are handed the facts describing the damage the Eighth Amendment has on the lives of people, conclusions are drawn that the Eighth Amendment must be repealed. “While we welcome discussion on legislation allowing for access to abortion in the […]
[…]volunteer will introduce themselves, reflect on what the student has said, and invite them to share at their own pace. They will text back and forth, only sharing what they feel comfortable with. By asking questions, listening to them and responding with support, the volunteers will help students sort through their feelings until they feel they are now in a calm, safe place. Students may be provided with some signposting to other services offered by our partner organisations, so that you can continue to get support. Our text message support service could help with urgent issues such as: Suicidal thoughts […]
