[…]the mental health and academic output of students, and increases pressures on families already struggling with recessionary times but determined to keep their sons and daughters in third-level education. The Union of Students in Ireland, in partnership with Amárach Research, will be carrying out a survey of third-level students throughout the summer months, collecting data on the financial situation of students and their families at present and how this is impacting on their mental health. It is clear that the cashflow difficulties and financial difficulties facing the students of today have reached breaking point for many, and my USI Officerboard […]
[…]referendum into account when setting a date for the vote. We will hold the Taoiseach to his word.” “USI believe the referendum must be standalone, and must take into consideration that 85% of the members of the USI are younger than 23, and approximately half are female. A referendum in June or July could see students denied a chance to vote. We will hold our Government to account and persistently question if students, and young people, are really being taken into consideration when setting a date for a referendum on the Eighth Amendment” USI addressed the Citizens’ Assembly on March […]
[…]Independent 25/11/13 Students protest over third-level cutbacks RTE 01/10/13 USI News on […]
Help us set a new World Record – show the world how big our heart is! The Union of Students in Ireland will hold a world record attempt on 25 April at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.* Online event registration for Big Love – USI marriage equality World Record Attempt powered by Eventbrite The event will consist of an attempt to form a large number of people into the shape of a heart. There is no current record for this feat, though similar records have been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
[…]in order to be able to help friends and family members who may have suicidal thoughts, this World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September). The Union is also taking the opportunity to express its appreciation for the third level mental health funding recently announced by Minister Simon Harris, but also to recognise and highlight the need for sustainable annual core funding for student mental health services. USI Vice President for Welfare, Clare Austick said: “On World Suicide Prevention Day 2020, the USI and all its members remember all those who have died by suicide and their families, friends and loved ones […]
