[…]14th November. Throughout the day, Students’ Union Officers country-wide will be registering thousands of students using the RFA form with the assistance of the Union of Students in Ireland. USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship, Aisling Cusack stated; “Each year, the Union of Students in Ireland alongside Students’ Union countrywide incentivise students to register to vote. It is imperative that students are on the register considering the current political climate in the country, now more than ever, students need to be vocal on the issues facing them at current.” Speaking on this: Ian Power, Executive Director of SpunOut.ie said: […]
[…]the National Student Housing Executive travelled to Paris to attend and contribute to House Erasmus+ and to discuss targeted solutions at solving accommodation issues across Europe and how to support international and Erasmus students. Membership News Sanitary CarePacs in DITSU The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship launched DITSU’s #CarePac initiative this week in Bolton street, where packs with sanitary towels, pads and tampons will now be made freely available by the Students Union. LGBTI+ Youth Strategy The National LGBTI+ Youth strategy is being formulated under Minister Katherine Zappone and the committee overseeing its development is being chaired by journalist […]
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[…]student loan debt ($1tn+) is greater in value than the combined economies of Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia. In other words, American students owe the combined value of all transactions in those countries in a year. Home-ownership in under-40s in New Zealand has drastically fallen since the introduction of student loans, from 57% to 25%.” Charging no tuition-related fees, Germany has 41 universities that are considered by the Times Higher Education to be among the best in the world. In France, where they have registration fees of under €200, there are 27. 70% of the 2015 college graduates in the UK are not […]
[…]chance to ensure safer sex is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. By partnering with the DAA and USI we wantto raise the awareness of the value of good sexual health education, and the importance of safer sex. It is vital that we educate our nation because a condom can quite literally be a lifesaver – if used properly condoms can protect against unplanned pregnancy and reduce the risk of catching many STIs. Sex is more fun when you are relaxed and confident, and being informed can help you enjoy the experience without anxiety spoiling the moment. What’s more, with […]
