[…]representative body for students in Ireland. Founded in 1959, USI now represents more than 354,000 students in over forty colleges across the island of Ireland. The goal of the USI is to work for rights of students and a fair and equal third level education system in Ireland. USI has campaigned on the issue of student accommodation since the 1970s and works with the RTB, Threshold and other organisations on the issue. Please visit usi.ie or homes.usi.ie to find out about other activities of USI with regard to […]
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[…]are collecting data about campus catering facilities. This very short form will capture enough information to inform a more in-depth study if patterns don’t […]
[…]work for you. Check out USI/STAND calendar for alternative events without alcohol (https://www.10000students.ie/calendar) There may be certain times you associate with drinking e.g late at night or at the weekend. Think how you will get through these moments before they happen and find more advice here. Avoid using alcohol to cope with stressful feelings. Using alcohol to help with emotions could quickly become a pattern and a norm that you rely on to support yourself. Alcohol can have risky interactions with illegal drugs and some prescription medication. Learn more here. If you choose to drink, avoid doing this in public […]
[…]and availability of housing for all. Without adequate protection of the right to accommodation for students, we will sentence Ireland to socio-economic stagnation.” The Strategy for the Rented Sector will be built upon four pillars: security, supply, standard and service. USI proposes in the submission to include the following actions in the rental strategy. Security: Exploring the feasibility of introducing necessary amendments to legislation to ensure the right to adequate housing for everyone, regardless the status of the property they own. Designing action towards changing the current Residential Tenancies Act to include renting a room as one of […]
