[…]be representing you, get elected” “This time last year, students in their tens of thousands made it their business to register to vote ahead of the referendum to repeal the 8th amendment. It is imperative that the student voice is heard at our local and European elections, as we won’t have another chance like this for 5 more years. This is a crucial moment globally as far right forces rise, and there is growing xenophobia, racism and rejection of integration – we need to elect people to challenge that narrative as a matter of urgency, at all levels of […]
[…]and information on accessing support. “USI is delighted to be working closely with the HSE and Drugs.ie on this harm reduction campaign.” Annie Hoey, USI President, said. “Ongoing use of a variety of substances by young people and students has rightly attracted attention and concern due to the significant number of physical and psychological side effects associated with their use. As such, it’s important for us to ensure that students’ relationship with substances is as safe as possible. Taking illegal and unknown substances is unsafe. We are urging students to be vigilant against unknown substances, and if anyone decides to […]
[…]wellbeing is currently being embedded in the curricula of higher education institutions nationally and internationally and identify features of good practice. The research has culminated in a report completed by Dr Jessica Surdey and Dr Deirdre Byrne which discusses the key insights gained from the study and exemplars of good practice identified. This report was launched at the event and can be viewed and downloaded below. Download the report (enabled links): […]
[…] Officer Board to campaign against TTIP and to engage with like-minded organisations in Ireland and across Europe on the matter. 14 IA 1 SUPPORTING LGBT RUSSIA Congress is aware: Of USI’s proud history of campaigning for LGBT rights, including the 1993 decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. Congress believes: That as a Union we have a responsibility to ensure that human rights are protected, not only for our members but also for our European and international counterparts. Congress is appalled: By the effect the of the “homosexual propaganda” law that has been introduced and implemented by the lawmakers of the […]
[…]fee contribution of between €2,000 and €6,270 depending on income with thresholds of €31,500 and €22,703 respectively. Investing in National Ambition: A strategy for funding higher education stated “The removal of maintenance supports for postgraduate students is of particular concern and there is a real risk that some socio-economic groups could be locked out of a range of professions such as teaching as a result.” The programme for a Partnership Government contained a commitment “to increase support for postgraduates with a particular focus on those from low income households.” USI welcome the introduction of the full maintenance grant worth almost […]
