Jun 18, 2014 | Policy, RELEASES
Today (Wednesday, June 18th) the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is hosting a lobby of the Oireachtas on social issues in Buswells Hotel, Molesworth Street, Dublin. The event started at 08:30 and will finish at 17:30pm. Students will be available to discuss...
Jun 11, 2014 | Campaigns, RELEASES
Wednesday, June 11th 2014 Following the publication of the Higher Education Authority (HEA)’s System Performance Report today launched by the Minister for Education and Skills Ruairi Quinn, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcome the positive findings of the...
Jun 6, 2014 | Campaigns, RELEASES
“Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention” The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has made a submission to the National Office for Suicide Prevention, read it below or download a copy here. Today is the final day to send in submissions to the...
May 29, 2014 | National Affairs, RELEASES
USI President Joe O’Connor and VP for Equality and Citizenship Laura Harmon have joined with struggling former employees of Dublin’s Paris Bakery, who are occupying their former workplace demanding to be paid outstanding wages owed to them. It’s...
May 20, 2014 | Campaigns, RELEASES
Latest polls show 40% of young people undecided Youth groups urge 1/2 million 18-25 year olds to vote Call on candidates to engage with young voters A coalition of youth groups including the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the Union of Students in Ireland...