[…]on student loans. We’re keen to have the Minister clarify her sense of ‘the near future’ and to have the government confirm this formally on the record in Leinster House.” ENDS NOTES: USI is the national representative body for the 374,000 students in third level education on the Island of Ireland. USI works to improve and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and research. The comments of the Minister are available to watch on the USI website Contact: Michael Kerrigan, USI President: […]
[…]to bravely tell their stories. It was a once in a generation opportunity to change Ireland forever, and the student movement was right at the heart of it.” The archive includes how the then USI President first called for Marriage Equality in 1977; the USI submission to the constitutional convention on Marriage Equality; how Students’ Unions effectively lobbied for exams to be moved so students could vote and the organisation of a bid to break the record for the largest heart made up of people. The archive can be found […]
[…]end and think about the headings within it. Some ideas for blog content (Please note we are open to your suggestions too!): Looking after yourself at college Impact of mental health on studies What has helped/hurt your mental health in college Involvement in student life outside class such as through SU, student societies, sports clubs etc. Use of support services within or outside of the college setting Self-care tips/advice Homesickness Erasmus LGBTI+ and mental health Disability and mental health Mature student experience Specific mental health difficulties Recovery Life after college Ideas on things people/leaders could do to improve student’s mental […]
