[…]for the new Government and what students need for the new academic year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Kevin McStravock met with the new Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris last Thursday afternoon and presented him with the priority document and outlined the union’s views on areas in need of attention, change or added resources. Considering the profound impact of COVID-19 on the education sector, some of that document was influenced by students’ experiences of the pandemic, along with other longer-standing issues facing […]
[…]of Students in Ireland to postgraduate students for studying and staying connected during the COVID-19 […]
[…]living situations and are worried they will not be able to pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey carried out by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). Government has to ensure that the needs of international students are included in the COVID-19 crisis planning on the back of the worrying information revealed in the survey, according to ICOS and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). One-in-five third-level international students have lost their jobs but are unable to access the Pandemic Unemployment Payment, according to the research among third-level and English language students about […]
[…]on important issues that have arisen for student nurses and midwives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). President, Lorna Fitzpatrick says student nurses and midwives and their representatives around the country have raised several concerns with the USI and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) about how the crisis will impact their ability to continue to do their work, their working conditions and their future education. The USI Executive has been working closely with local student representatives and student nurses and midwives and is today calling for clarity on serious […]
[…]with a message about mental health and the counselling supports available to you during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need someone to talk […]
[…]after yourself. Try to develop a daily routine and delay drinking until as late as possible – try not to drink during the day. Have at least 2 – 3 alcohol free days per week. This is in line with the low risk weekly guidelines – 17 standard drinks for men, 11 standard drinks for women. Stay hydrated by having a water or other non-alcoholic drink as every second drink Eat well before you drink and don’t consume alcohol on an empty stomach Measure your drinks using a shot glass or egg cup, don’t pour straight from the bottle Avoid […]
[…]for students. It is not good enough to require students to enter standard agreements – this is not a standard year.” The USI is also calling on colleges and universities affected by the new public health measures to support students in every way they can by facilitating access to vital on-campus services, where possible. The union is also asking students to watch out for each other as we face into another uncertain period. Lorna said: “Students feeling isolated is a real concern for us. We know the impact it has on our mental health. Please make sure to reach out […]
[…]for students. It is not good enough to require students to enter standard agreements – this is not a standard year.” The USI is also calling on colleges and universities affected by the new public health measures to support students in every way they can by facilitating access to vital on-campus services, where possible. The union is also asking students to watch out for each other as we face into another uncertain period. Lorna said: “Students feeling isolated is a real concern for us. We know the impact it has on our mental health. Please make sure to reach out […]
A Bill to protect student renters for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic will be tabled in the Dáil today (Thursday) on the back of a campaign led by the Union of Students in Ireland. Sinn Fein will table the Bill, which will be signed by 56 opposition TDs, including all TDs from Sinn Fein, the Labour Party, the Social Democrats, Solidarity-People Before Profit and the Independent Group. The Residential Tenancies (Student Rents and Other Protections) (Covid-19) Act 2021 would force accommodation providers to return prepaid rents to students who cannot live in the accommodation due to public health restrictions or […]
