By Áine Kenny Seven Irish universities have launched a ‘Save Our Spark’ campaign, urging the public to sign a petition to protect Ireland’s third level education system. The Irish University Association, who are spearheading the campaign, warned that inaction could lead to a serious drop in quality or a shortfall in places for students in the future. The campaign is … [Read more...] about Irish universities launch Save our Spark campaign to highlight dire need for third level investment
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NUIG Students’ Union holds protest to secure funding for College Counselling Service
By Conor Brummell NUI Galway’s Students’ Union called an urgent protest on Wednesday 10 October to highlight the need for more funding for the college’s counselling service. The protest was held on World Mental Health day in response to 14 college students being turned away from drop in sessions during the previous week, due to lack of full - time … [Read more...] about NUIG Students’ Union holds protest to secure funding for College Counselling Service
HSE cuts funding to Mental Health and Suicide Student Journalism Award
The HSE have announced that they will no longer be funding the Mental Health and Suicide category at the Student Media awards. Sean Dunne reports... … [Read more...] about HSE cuts funding to Mental Health and Suicide Student Journalism Award