Equality
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- Gender Equality
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Gender discrimination is alive and well in the 21st Century, with stereotyping of both sexes and discriminatory practices in evidence in both education and work.The resources below provide information on feminist and women’s movements in Ireland:
Feminist Forum
Women’s council of Ireland
- Mature Students
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Mature students comprise 8% of the student population in UCC – that’s a sizable portion! If you are a mature student and want to learn more about your options as an adult learner, Aontas is the organisation for adult learners in Ireland.Don’t forget that there is a mature students society – run by students – they organise events and workshops for mature students in UCC. To find out their contact details check out:
The Mature Students Office, led by Mary O’ Sullivan, is an office all mature students would be familiar with. Their website can be found here:
- LGBT Students
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About 10% of any given population is gay or lesbian, and in UCC sometimes it feels that figure is doubled! With a thriving LGBT society and an active community in Cork, UCC is a great place to be L, G, B or T!The LGBT society can be found here:
The Cork Gay Project:
L.inc (Lesbians in Cork):
Transgender Network Ireland:
- International Students
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International Students are vital to the workings of UCC – overseas students are found in every class in every college and faculty.
They are taken care of by the International Education Office:
The Irish Council for International Students can be found here:
- Disabled Students
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Whether your disability is physical, sensory, mental or if you suffer fro a chronic ongoing illness – there are supports available for students with disabilities.Students with disabilities are supported by the Disability Support Service (DSS) here in UCC.
Nationally, AHEAD (Association for Higher Education Access and Disability) is an independent non-profit organisation working to promote full access to and participation in further and higher education for students with disabilities and to enhance their employment prospects on graduation.
- USI Equality
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Linda Kelly,
Equality OfficerUnion of Students in Ireland (USI),
First Floor,
3-4 St. Agnes Road,
Crumlin,
Dublin 12Linda Ní Cheallaigh,
Oifigeach ComhionannaisCeann Áras na Mac Léinn,
An Chéad Urlár,
Uimh. 3-4 Bóthar San Aignéas,
Cromghlinn,
Baile Atha Cliath 12Phone: 01 7099300
Fax: +353-1-709 9302
Email: equality@usi.ie This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.usi.ie
Blog: www.usiequality.wordpress.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/USIEqualityCampaign
Twitter: www.twitter.com/USIEquality
