[…]students have also been told to leave digs and have nowhere else to go.” The USI is also calling for this accommodation to be provided at a highly subsidised rate or free of charge depending on the circumstances of the students involved. Megan explained: “A lot of the students that need this wouldn’t be in a position to pay the usual rents or some, such as those in Direct Provision, wouldn’t be able to pay at all. But if the need is there and these rooms are empty, that shouldn’t be an issue. “We are also aware that this would […]
[…]their problems are all proven to have a positive impact on their mental health. This initiative forms part of our efforts to deliver on our commitments under Connecting for Life, the national suicide prevention strategy.” USI is urging students to visit their Students’ Union to pick up a Student Support Card and to put these cards in their wallets incase they experience mental health difficulties or wish to support a friend in need of support during exams or Christmas holiday. If you need support during your Christmas exams please contact: Samaritans – 116 123 Yourmentalhealthe.ie ReachOut.com Aware […]
[…]We are glad to see that Minister Simon Harris is taking a keen interest in the recommendations put forward by the National Advisory Committee for ending sexual harassment and violence in third level education. The USI took part in a round table discussion with the Minister in July and is part of the group putting together a proposal on the actions needed to tackle the issue among college and university students across Ireland. At that time, the Minister committed to holding the institutions to account on what they are doing about this issue and Thursday’s report reiterates how important it […]
[…]not the last equality issue and it is disheartening to hear it being described occasionally by some commentators as the last equality milestone of our time. It will be an immense step and it will change people’s lives for the better but it is not the last equality issue. Gender recognition, the 8th amendment, ending direct provision, equality of access to education, the right to a roof over one’s head, racism, sexism – these are just some of the other issues and there is often an intersectionality between all of them. It’s important to recognise that every right we have […]
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