[…]morning lectures. Examples of which are high fibre varieties of cereals and breads, a glass of fruit juice, include lots of fruit with bread/cereal and use low fat milks for your cereal or cup of tea/coffee. 2. Try to eat 3 varied meals a day – fuelling your body with a variety of nutrients will give you plenty of energy to stay awake in class, study for exams and spend time with friends. Use the food pyramid for guidance and ideas. 3. Bring a packed lunch with you to college as this saves you money. 4. Keep treats as treats […]
[…]and the trans population. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, Marie Lyons said: “Today marks 386 days that the Gay Men’s’ Health Service has been closed. That’s 386 days with no access to STI testing, 386 days of no access to PEP and PrEP, 386 days of no access to HIV Prevention, 386 days of no access to vaccines and 386 days of no access to counselling – this cannot continue.” “The reopening of the GMHS clinic is vital as almost 12,000 gay and bisexual men and trans people availed of testing, treatment, vaccination and prevention services at the clinic last […]
[…]to get students referendum ready over the next month The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today launching a two week roadshow beginning at Maynooth University as part of the national student-led campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution. The Students For Choice ‘Repeal Mobile’, will be visiting campuses all over Ireland mobilising tens of thousands of students to canvass and campaign for a ‘Yes’ vote ahead of polling day on May 25th. Speaking ahead of the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “We’re confident that students will flood the ballot boxes, and knock on every door. […]
[…]and staff are bearing the brunt of these cuts and that is highlighted in the report released today.” USI President, Kevin Donoghue, said. “The reality is that a career in academia is becoming less and less attractive. Young people in particular are being exploited as new entrants but I think all staff has been put under enormous pressure in recent years. In many ways, I admire the academic staff for the incredible work they do considering the situation they have been handed.” USI identified the issue of precarious work practices in the sector as part of their general election manifesto […]
[…]to get to college and work. The state of the Irish public transport system already sees students struggling to travel to learn, and earn. If the irresponsibility of management allows these strikes to continue right into December, students in rural areas will be denied the chance to sit their exams.” Mr Kerrigan went on to say, “Students stand in solidarity with Irish Rail workers. We are urging management and Government to resolve issues around lack of a decent wage in the face of scandalous increases in the cost of living, and to properly fund our national rail services. The message […]
