[…]a national campaign to get Irish students talking about mental health with the help of former rugby star and mental health advocate Alan Quinlan in the National College of Ireland (NCI) at 11am. In partnership with Lyons Tea, See Change and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs will be distributed across college campuses nationwide. The ‘Chats for Change’ packs include two teabags and an innovative banner pen with tips on how to spark the conversation around mental health and contacts for useful support services. The pack encourages students to make time and space to chat about their mental health while […]
[…]#FeministsAreEverywhere. USI welcomes the adoption of a motion by NWCI membership to support structures in third level institutions to end sexual harassment and violence, under the ESHTE framework. The Vice President for the Southern Region attended the International Road Safety Conference on Alcohol – Tackling the Crisis on our Roads. The USI President and USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship participated in the 35th VHI women’s mini marathon in aid of the repeal coalition along with an incredible 140 other women. Last week, the Vice President for Welfare alongside Mental Health First Aid Ireland hosted the first of 4 […]
[…]to my body in the case of my passing. And because they respect my bodily autonomy I know I can trust them to fulfil my wishes. And I know that even if I hadn’t shared it with them that they would make the best decision for me as I trust them to know and respect my needs. However, a recent case in Ireland makes it quite clear that respect for a person’s bodily autonomy, in this particular case a woman’s, is not always protected. Keeping a woman on life support because of a lack of clarity in relation to the […]
[…]alert the Gardaí or your Students’ Union right away. It is always better to be safe. Don’t rush into any arrangement that looks too good to be true.” The union is also advising students not to hand over money until they receive they keys, and the tenancy begins. Websites like Daft.ie are useful for renting, Students’ Union Facebook groups or free websites like homes.usi.ie for digs can be a reliable source to find accommodation […]
