[…]explicitly demonstrate why the Direct Provision system must be ended urgently. Sign the petition to stop David and Fortunate’s deportation […]
[…]in the pursuance of an intended and notified objective of the organisation. In each case, USI will store (a form of processing), apply data management and analysis techniques (another form of processing) and eventually delete (the final form of processing) data when it has been used for its intended business purpose, and will not hold on to data beyond the close of its intended business purpose. USI discourages the passive collection or collation about individuals accessing our services or seeking to communicate with us and will take steps to avoid this. USI occasionally receives information from persons accessing our services […]
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[…]is used and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy. You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website. Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy. Your consent applies to the following domains: usi.ie What are cookies ? Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. The cookies are stored on your device when the […]
[…]their studies is unjust, pulling a man from a country where he calls home only to be sent back to where he courageously left due to life threatening circumstances is barbaric and downright immoral. “The national student movement stands behind Shepherd and will be actively campaigning on his behalf alongside DCU Students’ Union to keep him in Ireland. Shepherd Machaya has been a positive influence in Irish society since his arrival, entering Higher Education through the University of Sanctuary scheme for refugees in order to better his quality of life. He must be allowed to stay on this island. Save […]
[…]section for members of USI National Council Offers (right now, check out the brilliant Student Laptop seal with our partner Rehab Recycle A comprehensive database of all USI communication with the media, including all press releases and statements released by the organisation Much more video and in depth commentary from USI’s officers (but check out Welfare Officer Denise McCarthy’s introduction to the Rent Book on the right hand side of this page) USI has developed this site entirely in-house, using the open-source WordPress […]
[…]and managing the site somewhat complex – but rewarding when viewership increases due to changes to the site. We’re already seeing some small evidence of that today. The new design aims to put the stories we think will interest the rest of the world in our work – we have an external readership focus for 80% of the website, with a corporate focus for the 20% of the rest of development. We aim to put out news of campaigns and issues first, and support our members engage with those issues and campaigns, along with the structures and systems in the organisation. […]
[…]on their contemporaries and increasingly recognise binge drinking as a major contributing factor to poor mental health. It’s very encouraging to see the USI are taking the lead in terms of the strong link between binge drinking and poor mental health amongst their peers and it’s a significant sign of its long-term commitment to this issue that they are also introducing training and policies to colleges and universities that will help protect students from alcohol harm.” ENDS Notes • Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to alcohol-related harms and risks, as their bodies and brains are still developing. Far […]
[…]the ability to make €14,000 on offer, there should be some basic rules and requirements, to stop people being evicted or having their rent increased without any notice or discussion. Digs should also be brought into the scope of Rent Pressure Zone Legislation, which USI worked on in the past. The survey showed that respondents are paying an average of €660 across the country to live in digs, with just 43 per cent of them having use of the room for the full seven days a week – this shows that digs is not a very cheap or low-cost option. […]
[…]ready. d. It will be the responsibility of the V.P. Irish to co-ordinate with an Ceann Áras, in order to make sure that the same coverage is in the Irish-Language media as is in the English-language media. 3. Development of Irish in USI a. In the case that there is no Irish Officer in a certain MO, the V.P. Irish will work with the relevant union in order to ensure that the Union is catering for the needs of Irish speakers. b. The V.P. Irish will organise a training session for the Irish Language community in USI on an annual basis. […]
