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‘Leaving Cert. and CAO model is unfair and focus must be placed on reforming this system’ – Fitzpatrick

Sep 11, 2020 | Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News

Statement by Union of Students in Ireland President, Lorna Fitzpatrick “The Union of Students in Ireland congratulates all students receiving their CAO offers today. It has been an extremely difficult year for the Leaving Certificate class of 2020. This cohort of...

USI marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

Sep 10, 2020 | Featured, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland is encouraging students to know the signs, along with the supports and resources available, in order to be able to help friends and family members who may have suicidal thoughts, this World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September). The...

Avoid accommodation scams – ask for the PSRA licence.

Sep 4, 2020 | Featured

Every year, a small number of unscrupulous people seek to prey on students seeking accommodation with frauds and scams intended to trick you out of your money in return for nothing. When looking to lease directly from a property owner, you should always personally...

USI President sets out student choices for the future of higher education in Ireland

Sep 3, 2020 | Featured, RELEASES

Press Release Union of Students in Ireland 03/09/2020 14.30 USI President sets out student choices for the future of higher education in Ireland Ireland’s education system could be a world leader, where students ought never be constrained by their ability to...

#knowingthesigns of drug overdose

Aug 31, 2020 | Featured, Health

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, and USI is working with An Roinn Sláinte (The Department of Health) and drugs.ie to promote ways to keep our friends safe in the event of a drugs overdose. By knowing the signs and seeking prompt medical help for...

Action needed to show zero tolerance for sexual violence and harassment in third level education

Aug 28, 2020 | Featured, RELEASES, USI News

Urgent and transformative action must take place to show there is zero tolerance for sexual violence and harassment in third level education after another report highlighted the extent of the problem, says the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). Over a third of all...