[…]questionnaire as soon as possible as we anticipate being able to produce initial findings at the end of next month. The USI, in conjunction with their member organisations throughout the country, will be promoting this survey over the coming weeks. Link to the survey: http://survey.usi.ie/index.php?sid=76276&lang=en (or if you’re tweeting, use http://tinyurl.com/usi2013) Laura Harmon, USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship said: “We are hoping to get a good response rate from students throughout the country for this survey so that we can gain a greater insight into the prevalence of violence in relation to third level students. This is the first time […]
[…]– from training, refining current skills and employability, education is a major factor in the structure of economic recovery.” The budget has allocated €3m towards the SAF. This is split into two specific allocations: €1m in line with the USI pre-budget ask. €2m towards specific support for students who are considered vulnerable by virtue of background etc. Details as to the arrangements for the latter will be made available in the spring. €2m will also be available towards the creation of Technological Universities in Dublin, Munster, and the South-East. Full Survey Results: 93.3% of students think the current government doesn’t prioritise education. 80% of students will […]
[…]start back and we are already looking at this becoming an issue again for students.” In light of the new guidelines, the USI is urging students to mind themselves and their classmates and friends. Lorna said: “We are very concerned about students feeling isolated. We know the impact it has on our mental health. Please make sure to reach out to friends and stay in touch, we all need to support each other now. There are resources available 24/7 if you need some additional support. You can text ‘Hello’ to 50808 any time, day or night, to speak with a […]
Today, USI and Students’ Unions who represent Social Care students have collectively written to CORU, the Ministers for Further and Higher Education; Health; and Social Protection, Quality and Qualifications Ireland and the Higher Education Institutions urging them to convene discussions with a view to mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on social care students. Social Care students across the country are facing difficulties in securing and completing placement due to the current COVID-19 restrictions. This is likely to result in many students failing to meet the 800 practical placement hours required by the relevant professional body, CORU meaning that many students […]
[…]ahead of the Seanad referendum in two weeks’ time. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) warned the Government today (Thursday), that students are ready to demonstrate their electoral power in the upcoming Seanad referendum. With voter registration drives underway on campuses across the country, USI expect to have 10,000 students registered on the Student Elector Registration Database (SERD) by polling day on October 4th. Students who sign up to the database will be contacted by USI encouraging them to vote in the referendum and setting out USI’s position. USI is encouraging students to vote ‘No’ to the abolition of […]
