[…]Research, Innovation and Science is requesting submissions from parties interested in sharing their activities or research that will support the goals of the Working Group. The aim of the working group is to support student and learner wellbeing and engagement during COVID-19. We recognise there are many challenges facing students and we want to help address those challenges. There are many organisations and groups undertaking research or running programmes and initiatives that would be beneficial for the Working Group to be aware of as we progress our work. If you believe you have information that will be useful for the […]
[…]Unions across Europe are also involved in supporting Ukrainian refugees and students remaining in Ukraine. USI is proud to stand with Palestine and in favour of peaceful resistance against apartheid and occupation, to be anti-war in all instances, to mobilise against the collective punishment of Palestinian people, and to give weight to credible news and information sources reporting on the situation as it escalates. The USI Coiste Gnó calls on the European Students Union (ESU) to join USI in boycotting Israeli corporations, institutions and companies, and in advocating for a position of academic resistance, led by students and their representatives. […]
[…]of support services that may help alleviate some of the worry. USI is working to eliminate any remaining stigma associated with mental health and to promote a healthy attitude towards seeking help.” Gertie Raferty, Student Counsellor at DkIT said: “We are delighted to be part of this day and the message we want to send out is that no matter what your mental health difficulty may be, you are not alone; there is support available on campus. Our aim through sharing our experience is that no longer can we leave those who are feeling very low, who have suicidal thoughts, […]
[…]starting in July. Murphy clarified that college owned accommodation would also be covered in the legislation. This has come one year after students protested and highlighted outrageous rent hikes in accommodation near DCU and NUI Galway with the Shanowen Shakedown and Cuirt Shakedown campaigns, and sustained campaigns under the Raise The Roof banner. This amendment now has to go to a report stage in the Dáil and then through the Seanad. The Union of Students in Ireland and it’s members were commended on the work done thus far on the matter around the table of the Oireachtas Housing Committee. […]
[…]from the Disability & I campaign and Mary Quirke of AHEAD. On Tuesday, the sessions examined the national access plan as a policy instrument, drawing in particular on Irish and Austrian experiences. The outcomes of the sessions will be presented to the Bolonga Follow-Up Group for the Social Dimension as the authoritative international student perspective on access. On Wednesday, a half-day session considered the consequences of Brexit for European Higher Education, with a focus on international mobility, the internationalisation of qualifications, and research collaboration. Students’ Union News: In relation to the SIPTU/USI campaign, LYITSU registered 82 ECCE students to SIPTU […]
