[…]who are urging students to get involved in exercise. Sports at college can improve your future by refining employer-friendly skills like teambuilding, communications, interpersonal skills and goal-setting. More training also means less drinking and less alcohol-related diseases, and endorphins are a great natural way to tackle stress and focus on studies. “There are plenty of good reasons to be physically active at college.” Kevin Donoghue, President of the Union of Students in Ireland, said, “Apart from reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, lowering blood pressure and preventing depression by endorphins, exercise changes the brain in ways that protect […]
[…]before May 8th. Forms will be provided and local Gardai will be on campuses to stamp completed forms. For more information on the registration process young people can visit SpunOut.ie/vote James Doorley, NYCI Deputy Director said: “Despite some perceptions and commentary, official figures on recent elections indicate that voter turnout among young people is on the increase. We know from our work and the work of our 50 member organisations that young people care about the issues and want to have their say in democratic decisions. That’s why it’s so important that they make sure they are on the register […]
[…]to live sustainably. The attitude towards sustainable living that the Students’ Union Commercial Services have now adopted compostable cutlery, plates etc in their outlets. Living plastic free this week has been a huge eye-opener and it’s great to see the movement progressing and moving in the right direction, and ‘Student Switch Off’ will help NUI Galway along the way.” The ‘Student Switch Off’ campaign will incorporate national-level partnerships with smart meter delivery agencies to show the benefits of smart meters and saving energy. The ‘Student Switch Off’ campaign will provide ongoing advice and support to students via energy-efficiency and bill […]
[…]reliant on a highly educated workforce for growth. An educated society is a major attraction for foreign direct investment coming into Ireland. A highly skilled and well-educated workforce is a benefit to everyone in Ireland. The next Government should seek to follow the example of most of our EU partners and introduce free, publicly-funded education.” In the manifesto, USI urges the next Government to reject any proposal to increase third-level fees and/or the introduction an income-contingent loan scheme. The proposed income-contingent loan scheme fails to bring state and enterprise contributions to a sustainable level. Income-contingent student loan schemes have […]
