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UU said yes to nus-usi
On Thursday 19 April what turned out to be one of the most positive campaigns in the history of NUS-USI, 91% of University of Ulster students voted positively to stay affiliated to NUS-USI.
!!!queen's students are invited to say yes to affiliation to nus-usi!!!
Queen's University cares about its students and every three years there is a constitutional duty to hold a referendum. On Tuesday 8 May Queen's students are invited to SAY YES to remain affiliated TO NUS-USI.
Make an informed choice! You can learn more about benefits of affiliation by clicking on the links:-
You need more reasons to stay affiliated?
The online vote will take place between the hours of 7am and 5pm on 8 May.
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40th anniversary celebrations
We are organising two events to celebrate 40 years of collaboration between NUS and USI and the signing of the new Trilateral Agreement between NUS, USI and NUS-USI. If you are, or were, involved with us either as a staff member, national or student union officer, and would like an invitation to either event, please contact laura.stobo@nistudents.org.
The first event will take place in the Long Gallery at Stormont on 24 May and the second, less formal, event will happen on the evening of 8 June in the Porcelain Suite at Ten Square. Both events will be invite only so we would love to receive your request for invitation.
nus-usi conference 2012 - a resounding success
It is agreed throughout the student movement that this year's conference was the biggest and best ever.
We were thrilled to welcome Stephen Farry, the Minister for employment and Learning who addressed conference and took time to answer probing questions from the conference floor before meeting briefly with the NUS-USI President.
Motions were debated at length and policy formed for the next five years: constitutional amendments were also passed leading to a constitutional signing of the new Trilateral Agreement between NUS, USI and NUS-USI. This will officially be signed at an event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of NUS-USI that will take place at the Long Gallery in Stormont on 24 May and will be addressed by Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore.
We would like to congratulate Adrianne Peltz on her re-election to the positon of NUS-USI President for the coming year 2012-2013 and wish her the best of luck in continuing her work for students and student unions throughout Northern Ireland. Adam McGibbon from Queen's fought a tight campaign and for that we also congratulate him and wish him every success in the future.
Other positions that were filled included Thom Hinds, QUBSU for Further Education Union Development Officer; Rachel Wallace, QUB for LGBT, Sarah Wright, QUB for Education & Welfare; Matthew O'Hare, Environmental Awareness; Henry Adams, Equality and, last but not least, we are pleased to have last year's Deputy President, Justyn Mackay return to take on the role of Student Volunteering & Community Officer.
nus-usi hsc bursary report
To view this report click here
FOR ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON TODAY'S STRIKE CLICK HERE
Defend EMA campaign launches
NUS-USI, the union for over 200,000 students in Northern Ireland, has launched the Defend EMA campaign.
Defend EMA seeks to build a coalition of further and higher education students and supporters to ensure that the most disadvantaged continue to receive support to stay in education past the age of 16.
NUS-USI believes that the EMA is a sound investment of public funds, ensuring that those students who are at the highest risk of ending up in the dole queue have the opportunity to reach their potential by staying in education.
The EMA provides much-needed cash for those students from the most deprived backgrounds to enable them to stay in school or college beyond the age of 16. EMA pays for travel, for lunch and for books and materials. It enables those students to work fewer hours in part-time jobs, allowing them to focus on their studies.
It is crucial that students have their say as EMA comes under review in Northern Ireland during 2012. The Defend EMA campaign will ensure the student voice is heard through conducting independent research, keeping students and the public up to date on political developments and coordinating actions to ensure that Assembly members are made fully aware of the importance of EMA.
Adrianne Peltz, President of NUS-USI, said, ‘EMA ensures the most disadvantaged have an equal chance at education. I urge students, parents, the public and Assembly members to support the NUS-USI Defend EMA campaign.’
To be kept up to date with developments as the EMA review process goes forward register with the Defend EMA campaign.
Campaign timeline
November – December 2011: independent research phase
December 2011 – January 2012: expected government consultation into EMA
January 2012: NUS-USI recommendations published
February – August 2012: Direct lobbying of MLAs and student activism
September 2012: Expected executive vote on EMA
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Youth Health Advice Service
Youth Health Advice Service is a new service for Southern Regional College and South West Regional College.
For advice service times and venues, click here
For more information contact:
Oonagh Curran - Youth Heath Services Nurse, SHSCT
Tel: 028 3741 2891
Email: oonagh.curran@southerntrust.hscni.netSarah Maguire - Youth Health Services Nurse, WHSCT
Tel: 028 3833 4522
Email: (Enniskillen Campus only)
Students and Benefits 2010-2011
The launch of the Students and Benefits Booklet, produced by the Law Centre NI in conjunction with NUS-USI, has taken place.
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