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Students disappointed by move away from student cards as valid ID for reduced train fares

Aug 3, 2023 | Featured, RELEASES, USI News

Students are calling on Irish Rail and Transport for Ireland to reconsider the introduction of a new policy that would see Student ID not being accepted for reduced fares on train services, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. While USI and students across...

Story about student renter being told not to use kitchen is digs proves we need legislation not guidelines – USI

Jul 24, 2023 | Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News

Emails between a Fianna Fáil councillor and her student lodger revealed in the media this weekend show that urgent legislation is needed to cover digs accommodation and not just the ‘guidelines’ that Minister Simon Harris is currently championing, says the Union of...

USI hosts Oireachtas lobby day to outline student priorities for Budget 2024

Jul 14, 2023 | Featured, RELEASES, USI News

The Union of Students in Ireland held a Lobby Day this week to discuss with Oireachtas members what students need to see in Budget 2024, ahead of the finalisation of the USI Pre-Budget submission.    All TDs and Senators were invited to the event, which took place...

USI calls for urgent action as review of state supports for PhD researchers falls short of addressing key issues

Jun 27, 2023 | Featured, Postgraduates, RELEASES, USI News

The first report of the Independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers has disappointed PhD researchers by falling short of addressing the crucial issues they are facing, says the Union of Students in Ireland. USI Vice President for Postgraduate...

“We need to get back to pre-pandemic Leaving Cert. results timeline”

May 26, 2023 | Academic Affairs, Featured, RELEASES, USI News

The announcement by Minister for Education, Norma Foley that the Leaving Cert. results will be released on August 25 is a step in the right direction, but still not early enough, says the Union of Students in Ireland.   USI, along with higher education...
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