Action

Switch Off, Save Energy; Win Prizes! The USI launch new student project

We are asking students to help us tackle climate change by carrying out simple energy saving activities such as ‘switching off the light’, ‘not leaving things on standby’, and ‘putting a lid on when cooking’.

Refugees denied right to work, but will that soon change?

by The Irish Refugee Council

The man who brought the case had spent more than eight years in the asylum procedure and had experienced depression and frustration due to not being able to work.

Choose to reuse: Ask your campus cafe to be responsible this semester

by Megan Kavanagh

The first place to start is by asking your college cafes to follow suit and make themselves more sustainable, be this through discounts for reusable cups or biodegradable disposable options.

New family reunification legislation means more hardship for refugee families

by The Irish Refugee Council

In January 2017 the Government brought in new asylum legislation with a reduced definition of who qualifies as a family member in regards to applications for family reunification.

The Forgotten Frontlines of East Ukraine

by Brian Cunningham

Mistrust and lack of transparency continue to define the conflict, with both sides taking part
in indiscriminate shelling and violence.

Student life is full of challenges, but there’s always help available say Samaritans

by Megan Kavanagh

It’s important to bear in mind that you’re not alone, that lots of students struggle to cope with all the pressures that present themselves when student life becomes your life.

Zero Waste Festival: “Together our future is a promising one”

by Megan Kavanagh

To reduce waste or live a zero waste lifestyle means to change. And to change is difficult for most of us. But together,
it’s easier! Once you have the good habits, everything comes more easily.