[…]decide whether a fiver is too much to pay to fund and support the organisation fighting and winning on protection and reform of the grant. They’ll decide whether they can be proud to be a member of the only large organisation to demand an alcohol awareness campaign independent of the drinks companies, and then to set one up. They’ll decide whether it’s in their best interests to unite to defeat the opponents of marriage equality. For the past two years, lobbying from students has protected the grant from cuts and threshold changes. Students whose family income lies on the margins of […]
[…]and as proof of essential travel. Where possible you should also notify anyone currently living in the accommodation that you are coming to collect your belongings.” USI and Threshold have also highlighted concerns about students’ ability to comply with public health advice amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr McCafferty said: “Currently government advice is that letting activity is not essential. So moving into a new home with people who are not already members of your household would be contrary to public health advice at the moment. While this may have changed by September, social distancing measures are likely to still be […]
[…]it is just the most publicised. The LGBTQI+ community faced the HIV and AIDS epidemic back in the 80s and 90s and yet here we are a year on, missing four effective testing and treating methods. It is extremely disappointing, and we need to reopen services and start investing into specialised queer health […]
[…]who suffer from bereavement during their time in college can have effect on their mental health, finances and academic performance. Congress therefore mandates The VP for Welfare to co-ordinate a campaign with literature that provides support, advice and support services to students who are suffering from bereavement. Congress also mandates The USI VP for Welfare to provide training to Welfare Officers to support students in this position as well as providing links to organisations who work in the area of bereavement. 15 WE 20 USI Grant Reform Policy Congress Approves: The adoption of the USI Grant Reform Policy. (See www.usi.ie) […]
[…]of this, I feel that students were not granted the opportunity to hear the full case for continuing membership of their national union. USI now awaits notification from UCDSU of its intention to disaffiliate, which according to the constitution voted on and supported by UCDSU, will take place one calendar year after the notification is made to USI National Council. In the period between now and then, USI has an opportunity to prove the value and worth of the organisation and win back the wholehearted support of UCD’s students. USI is proud of its work protecting students from the worst […]
