[…]financial strain does not alone have an impact on creating barriers to accessing and remaining in third-level education. It also impacts on 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 […]
[…]was proud to attend today’s rally, along with many students, to show that we condemn in the strongest terms, the racism that was on display last Thursday evening, and we will continue to work to end all forms of racism in our society. USI also attended to show its support to everyone who was affected by the awful violence and hate-filled atmosphere, particularly students and others working in the area. USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, James Curry said: “All of our thoughts are with the five-year-old girl who remains in critical condition in hospital, and the whole school […]
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[…]was led by the energy and determination of its youth. Kevin Barry was 18 when he took part in the Rising. Michael Collins was 25 in 1916. Eamonn Ceant was 34. Patrick Pearse was 36. The determination of the youth made the rising a success. Recent independent research by Thinkhouse showed that 83% of young people planned to vote in the General Election. By midday on the 22nd May more than 27,000 tweets had been sent with the hashtag #HomeToVote. Social media was flooded with statements and photos from Ireland’s far flung youth supporting same-same marriage, and getting planes, trains […]
[…]his new role. The third level education funding crisis will be the real test for any new Minister in the Department of Education and Skills, and we look forward to working collaboratively and proactively with Deputy McHugh. Minister McHugh’s appointment comes in the aftermath of Budget 2019, which commited a grossly inadequate level of investment in a system our future depends on, and did nothing to assist students in financial distress, or students who have been locked out of education due to a lack of accommodation. There has been a 2% increase in the number of students attending third level […]
[…]Week 26/11/13 USI End Partnership with DrinkAware.ie USI End partnership with drinkaware.ie The Independent 25/11/13 Students protest over third-level cutbacks RTE 01/10/13 USI News on […]
[…]and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and […]
[…]by Universities and Institutes of Technology.” USI has developed a Mental Health Directory containing a list of mental health support services in Ireland. Download here. ENDS For more information contact Communications and Research Executive Grainne O Reilly on 087 6776636 or 01 […]
[…]in Ireland is shocked and devastated at news of a serious incident in Berkeley, California, resulting the apparent deaths of Irish students. Initial reports say that a balcony collapse has killed six people and injured seven – and that at least some of the deceased are Irish students. Laura Harmon, USI President, said: “The thoughts of the whole student movement are today with the families and friends of those students caught up in this terrible event. Like the classmates and loved ones of those involved, we await further information from the authorities. Every year thousands of students travel the world to […]
[…]support our members engage with those issues and campaigns, along with the structures and systems in the organisation. The new features of the site are: USI Events A proper Events Notification and booking system. If USI is hosting an event, its details and the opportunity to book will be available on the site. Blogs for Officers Student officers lead USI – now they can communicate their thoughts, their take on events and share news about their work with members. Blogs for Committees and Administration This allows the committees of USI to communicate directly with members when it’s necessary. Forum […]
