RELEASES | Union of Students in Ireland

USI seeks to tackle student housing crisis

Aug 6, 2014 | Regional News, RELEASES

Union of Students in Ireland calls for home owners to consider taking students as lodgers Summary: Major USI drive to encourage home owners to take on students Photo and Interview Opportunity at 11.30am on Wednesday 6 August at St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre....

Harmon alarmed by HEA college dropout findings

Jul 14, 2014 | President, RELEASES

The Union of Students has welcomed the publication of a report confirming the union’s long-argued contention that the falling value of the third level student grant is contributing to an increase in drop-out from college and abandonment of qualifications. Laura...

Youth vote critical to equal marriage referendum, say Student Leaders

Jul 8, 2014 | Policy, President, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Northern Union of Students (NUS-USI) launched their campaign today for equal access to civil marriage. Students’ Union Officers from across the island have gathered in Dublin City University this week for their annual...

USI Statement on the Resignation of Ruairí Quinn as Minister for Education and Skills

Jul 2, 2014 | RELEASES

USI notes the resignation of Minister Ruairí Quinn from his position as Minister for Education and Skills. Minister Quinn served at a time of serious upheaval in government. Students remember the pledge he made not to increase student fees before the last general...

Introducing the new USI Officer Board 2014/15

Jul 1, 2014 | RELEASES

This week the new USI (Union of Students in Ireland) Officer Board begin their year in office. Leading the Officer Board 2014/15 team is USI President Laura Harmon. Laura was the USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship for the past two years. Joining Laura’s...

Bank of Ireland cuts interest rates for postgraduate student loans to just 5.5% (5.6% APR)

Jun 30, 2014 | RELEASES

Bank of Ireland cuts interest rates for postgraduate student loans to just 5.5% (5.6% APR) Monday, June 30th 2014 Bank of Ireland has today announced that it is cutting interest rates by almost half on postgraduate student loans to just 5.5% (5.6% APR). The move comes...