[…]engagement. For those working in college newspapers and student media outlets, the SAAI offers them the chance to be recognised by leaders in the industry. Leading youth website, SpunOut.ie will judge the Welfare Campaign of the Year Award and Amnesty Ireland will judge the Student Leader of the Year Award. Photographer of the Year. Community volunteering and campaigns to promote student well-being will also be recognised at SAAI 2018. The Wheel will judge Charity Event of the Year and Samaritans Ireland will judge the Mental Health Activism of the Year category. Representatives from colleges across the island will be in […]
[…]visiting homes.usi.ie.” It is best to contact the homeowners by mobile phone and discuss the house rules before moving in. In case of any queries USI provides an online support to website users on homes@usi.ie. Homes.usi.ie also offers accommodation advice. The union note that there are offers advertised on mainstream websites that openly discriminate against students, but homes.usi.ie offers student-friendly accommodation and it is free of charge both for students and […]
[…]of the Student Assistance Fund and this week attended its first meeting on behalf of USI. The VP Southern Region and the VP Welfare drafted support and campaign guidelines for students’ unions with regards anti-social behaviour. The VP Welfare met with the members of Mental Health Reform in relation to future national campaigns, and met the National Office for Suicide Prevention with a view to increasing student access to mental health support training. The Vice President for Campaigns met with SIPTU to advance the Early Education and Care campaign. Early Education and Care students now have full SIPTU membership if […]
[…]ahead around the technological university bill, independent Students’ Unions and working to further the cause of international students will be key for DITSU and USI. I was very happy to see an excellent DITSU team elected and I look forward to seeing what these officers will bring to USI next year”. Speaking at the count today, referendum campaign lead and Vice President for Welfare, Cian Power, said, “Being the Vice President for the Dublin Region and leading this referendum showed the mettle of USI. Officers from NUIGSU, QUBSU, IT Tralee SU, GMITSU, AITSU, TCDSU, DCUSU, DKITSU, IADTSU, IT Carlow SU, […]
Mary McAleese announced as Patron of the National Forum Today the National Forum for Teaching & Learning launches the Student Led ‘Teaching Hero’ Awards in Higher Education. These Awards will recognise and celebrate students’ experiences of great teaching throughout all higher education institutions. This launch is accompanied by the announcement that Prof Mary McAleese will provide invaluable support as the first official Patron of the National Forum. The Forum’s mission is to work in collaboration with all higher education institutions to enhance the quality of the learning experience for students. Prof Sarah Moore Chair of the National Forum said: ‘The […]
