[…]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 […]
[…]Prevention Day 2020, the USI and all its members remember all those who have died by suicide and their families, friends and loved ones who have been affected. Suicide is devastating and it is so important that as many people as possible know the signs and are aware of the supports and resources that are available if they or those close to them are having suicidal thoughts. It is ok to be not ok, and it is ok to ask for help.” “We want to use today to encourage people to reach out and check-in with their loved ones, especially […]
[…]support services in Ireland. Download here. ENDS For more information contact Communications and Research Executive Grainne O Reilly on 087 6776636 or 01 […]
[…]Framework To mark World Mental Health Day 2020 (October 10), the Union of Students in Ireland and Students’ Unions across the island are running a day of online action aiming to shed light on student mental health and highlight how looking after your mental health is intrinsic to overall well-being. USI is also welcoming the publication on the day of the National Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Framework, which the union and its members were proud to be involved in producing. The focus of USI actions on World Mental Health Day is support and connecting with one another – from raising […]
[…]along with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA), National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and BelongTo, are promoting the event to young people between 15-24 to get involved and ensure they are part of shaping the LGBTI+ Youth Strategy for Ireland. To participate online via spunout.ie, just click here: https://tinyurl.com/IrishLGBTIStrategy To participate in the consultations happening around the country, just contact your local Students’ Union welfare officer by email. All events are after 6pm apart from the National Dublin event, which will be during the day on Saturday May 13th. Register your interest now to your local SU […]
[…]equity for addressing and understanding all forms of eating disorders 2) Commit to equity in research and sustainable core funding for programmes, services and initiatives 3) Secure equity in access to treatment and recovery 4) Provide education and awareness to the wider population 5) Provide specialised training around eating disorders for mental healthcare professionals Finally, it cannot be ignored that mental health only receives approximately six per cent out of the overall health budget, compared to the international standard of 12 per cent. USI strongly believes that mental health is fundamental to our overall wellbeing and should receive the attention, […]
[…]safe internationally. We know there is a mental health crisis among our young people in Ireland, and college is a particularly vulnerable time in a person’s life. They face a lot of change, pressure – both academically and financially – and it can often be a lonely and isolating time, if they are away from their families and friends. This is the time that we need to invest in our young people’s mental health and help set them up with the skills needed to deal with the challenges they will face in life and to recognise when they need extra […]
[…]the cashflow difficulties and financial difficulties facing the students of today have reached breaking point for many, and my USI Officerboard team for 2013/14 will be relentless in seeking to ensure no further hardship is enforced on those most vulnerable”. -ENDS- For more information contact USI General Manager, Ben Archibald on 01-9052091 or email […]
[…]and our groundbreaking Gender Recognition Act. Yet how we express our identity as LGBT people and and how we express our Irish identity often seemed like separate, rather than intersecting, areas of Irish life. This list, which includes such terms as Trasinscneach (Transgender) and Neamh-dhénártha (Non-Binary), highlights the vibrancy and inclusivity of the Irish language for use in identifying and expressing ourselves.” “The launch of ‘An Foclóir Aiteach’ means that members of the LGBTI+ community here in Ireland will no longer be stuck for words in our native language”, stated Moninne Griffith, Executive Director, BeLonG To Youth Services. “We now […]
