[…]Leaving Certificate results tomorrow and next Monday’s CAO offers, and amidst a growing crisis for accommodation in the nation’s major cities and college towns. “There’s simply not enough student accommodation in our big towns,” said Donoghue. “Student numbers are rising, with more and more students having to turn to the already pressurised private rental market. Government support for people to rent a room to students is welcome, and we’re promoting the fact of the up-to €12,000 tax free allowance for people prepared to rent their rooms to relieve the crisis.” USI is also warning that student supports […]
[…]form of contraception that can protect against both pregnancy and STIs, we want people to feel comfortable using and talking about them. At Durex, we are committed to raising awareness of sexual health education and the importance of safer sex, which is why we are delighted to support the USI with such an important campaign.” Organisations supporting the campaign: Durex MSD Think Contraception IFPA (Irish family planning association) Dublin Aids Alliance Crisis Pregnancy Programmes Aids West Rape Crisis Network – ENDS – For more information contact Grainne O’ Reilly, USI Communications and Research Executive on 0876776636 or […]
[…]Ireland. Websites like Daft.ie are useful for renting, while Students’ Union Facebook groups or free websites like homes.usi.ie for digs are useful sources to find […]
[…]by the escalation of violent homophobic assaults against the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland, the latest being an attack against a lesbian couple in Dublin last week. These attacks show yet again the work that remains to be done in Ireland for LGBTQ+ equality and the need for incidents like these to be treated extremely seriously. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, Bukky Adebowale said: “This horrific assault is just the latest violent incident perpetrated on people peacefully going about their lives. Homophobic violence is all too common, and work needs to be done to eradicate it from our society. […]
[…]and shortlisted is a great recognition of the work that students and student groups are doing for their classmates and for society in general. “COVID-19 has challenged everybody to do things a little bit differently, and we’re excited about delivering this year’s awards ceremony in a new format. Moving things online will allow even more people to join in on what is a truly special event, recognising the incredible work being carried out by students across the country. Registration for the event will open later in the month.” What: Union of Students in Ireland, Student Achievement Awards 2020 Where: Zoom When: Wednesday, May 27, 6pm. […]
