[…]2011 & Employment Equality Acts 1998 – 2011). The President of the Union of Students in Ireland and all of USI Officer Board have responsibility for upholding and implementing this policy. This policy will be reviewed at the end of each academic year by USI Officer Board and any changes will be subject to approval by USI National […]
[…]see the referendum on the Eighth Amendment pushed to June 8th. This shift in date could see thousands of students unable to cast a vote in the referendum. Speaking after the debate in the Dáil, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “While we welcome the simple wording of the referendum question, we are concerned students sitting state examinations, going on J1s to the States or on work placement in June will be unable to vote. With the debate stalled, we need to know if a May date is still on the table so students can vote.” “Millions of our young people […]
[…]support the people we care about. It’s vitally important that students remember that sleeping and eating well, taking regular breaks and talking about their problems are all proven to have a positive impact on their mental health. This initiative forms part of our efforts to deliver on our commitments under Connecting for Life, the national suicide prevention strategy.” USI is urging students to visit their Students’ Union to pick up a Student Support Card and to put these cards in their wallets incase they experience mental health difficulties or wish to support a friend in need of support during exams […]
[…]with our political leadership on content. Developing engaging campaigns aligned with our political and brand priorities using interactive and creative content. Moderation and in depth reporting to a Senior Management level required. Includes low level content management for website. Tasks Co-ordinate, prepare and implement annual plans for PR and Communications activity Working with the President and Executive Team, co-ordinate and implement the campaigns calendar. Work to raise the profile and general awareness of USI; identifying suitable PR stories, writing and distributing press releases, identifying new audiences and creative tactics to ensure positive outcomes and coverage for USI related activities and […]
[…]with our political leadership on content. Developing engaging campaigns aligned with our political and brand priorities using interactive and creative content. Moderation and in depth reporting to a Senior Management level required. Includes low level content management for website. Tasks Co-ordinate, prepare and implement annual plans for PR and Communications activity Working with the President and Executive Team, co-ordinate and implement the campaigns calendar. Work to raise the profile and general awareness of USI; identifying suitable PR stories, writing and distributing press releases, identifying new audiences and creative tactics to ensure positive outcomes and coverage for USI related activities and […]
