[…]to announce its backing of the campaign this week and you can view these resources on the USI Instagram grid here. It has been USI policy for many years to campaign for the end of the unfair ban on gay men dontating blood and now the 12 month post sex ban on men who have sex with men. It is unfair discrimination and must change. With this in mind, USI and Students’ Unions across Ireland are delighted to continue this work by supporting the Blood For All campaign. Please show your support for this campaign by signing this petition which […]
[…]show that we stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and are calling for an end to the on-going genocide in Gaza. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “In line with our mandates and policies, USI strongly condemns the occupation of Palestine and the current attack on the people and infrastructure of Gaza. “The student movement has historically stood at the forefront of important societal change, and we know that students are devastated at what is currently happening in Gaza. To give voice to that support, we are co-organising this weekend’s National Demonstration for Palestine and are calling […]
[…]Twitter, #HomesForStudy garnered national and local media attention by being the first port-of-call for journalists to get the scoop without sending a single press release for stories of students who were homeless. With a membership of 354,000 students all over Ireland USI use Twitter to show each member what is being done, how it’s being done and when. USI won the title of Best Zero Budget Social Media Campaign in 2016 with the campaign […]
[…]Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn by searching @GaisceAward * […]
[…]knowledge and change lives? This call opens on June 1, 2020 and will remain open for two-and-a-half weeks. The submitted videos will be assessed and shortlisted by the IRC and USI, with the winner being chosen from the shortlist by an external judging panel including RTÉ Brainstorm curator, Jim Carroll. The competition aims to showcase the varied and high-quality work being undertaken by researchers across the island. There will be a monetary prize for the winner, full details of which will be announced when the call opens on June 1. Eligibility The call is open to any postgrad registered to […]
[…]or reducing consumption of resources can have a powerful impact. Whether it’s choosing locally-sourced food, opting for sustainable fashion and eco-friendly beauty products, or switching off appliances when they’re not needed, there are many ways to build better green habits for the future. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “The Union of Students in Ireland are delighted to announce the sustainability partnership with SSE Airtricity with the launch of the ‘21 Day Energy Challenge’. This challenge feeds in to our Student Switch Off Project which encourages students to save energy, tackle climate change and prevent fuel poverty. Throughout the 21 days, […]
[…]Communications Activities Establish relationships with relevant national media and maintain an up-to-date contact database Media monitoring of all USI-related content Manage relationships and interact with external agencies supporting PR and communications activities on a per-project basis Manage the USI digital platforms, ensuring all channels are appropriately targeted for their audiences. Maintain up-to-date, informative and appealing multimedia content. o USI’s channels include: ▪ Websites ▪ Twitter ▪ Facebook ▪ Instagram Prepare and deliver design work to support the priorities of campaigns Monitor the fundraising and sponsorship environment and report in a timely manner on opportunities available Support the design, creation and […]
[…]Communications Activities Establish relationships with relevant national media and maintain an up-to-date contact database Media monitoring of all USI-related content Manage relationships and interact with external agencies supporting PR and communications activities on a per-project basis Manage the USI digital platforms, ensuring all channels are appropriately targeted for their audiences. Maintain up-to-date, informative and appealing multimedia content. o USI’s channels include: ▪ Websites ▪ Twitter ▪ Facebook ▪ Instagram Prepare and deliver design work to support the priorities of campaigns Monitor the fundraising and sponsorship environment and report in a timely manner on opportunities available Support the design, creation and […]
[…]or reducing consumption of resources can have a powerful impact. Whether it’s choosing locally-sourced food, opting for sustainable fashion and eco-friendly beauty products, or switching off appliances when they’re not needed, there are many ways to build better green habits for the future. Speaking at the launch Minister Bruton said: “Thinking fast often leads us to miss smart choices. This campaign asks us to stop and think. Small changes in our habits can make a big difference. This does not alter the obligation on government to lead on some vital big choices, like the sort of infrastructure we build. The […]
[…]media and elsewhere, so that it can have the biggest impact possible.” Member unions of NUS-USI have designed and produced the special edition Gaelic glove with the help of partners Murphy’s Gaelic Gloves. The gloves can be bought at: www.murphysgaelicgloves.com For more information please visit our Facebook or Instagram page, Tweet us: @SharethegLOVE_, Or Contact us at: […]
