RELEASES | Union of Students in Ireland

USI launches SHAG campaign “Whoever you like, love safer sex”

Feb 10, 2014 | RELEASES, Sexual Health, USI News

USI to distribute 45,000 ‘SHAG Packs’ & Urges Students to Practice Safer Sex “Whoever you like, love safer sex”, that’s the slogan for USI’s Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launches its annual sexual...

Everyone Loves Nurses: Am I Worth €6.49?

Feb 6, 2014 | Campaigns, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), student representatives and student nurses gathered outside Dáil Éireann today (Thursday 6th February) at 11.30 am to launch the ‘Everyone Loves Nurses’ campaign. The launch is taking place ahead of a larger demonstration that...

Students Demonstrate at Russian Embassy – Protect LGBTQ Rights.

Feb 5, 2014 | Campaigns, RELEASES

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), Students’ Unions and student LGBTQ societies demonstrated outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin at 11am today (Wednesday, February 5th). There was a crowd of 50 + people that braved the bad weather to show solidarity and fight...

Advocacy Groups call for JobBridge to be phased out.

Jan 30, 2014 | RELEASES

Advocacy groups for young people have come together to voice their opposition to the government’s national internship scheme, JobBridge. The youth committees of the Communications Workers’ Union and Mandate Trade Union along with the Union of Students in Ireland,...

Considering changing courses?

Jan 28, 2014 | Academic Affairs, RELEASES

If you withdraw before January 31st & reapply through the CAO you will pay 50% of your tuition fees for the first year of your new course plus the student contribution charge. If you withdraw later than this date you may be required to pay the full amount of...

The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning Launch Student Led ‘Teaching Hero’ Awards in Higher Education

Jan 23, 2014 | Campaigns, Media, RELEASES

Mary McAleese announced as Patron of the National Forum Today the National Forum for Teaching & Learning launches the Student Led ‘Teaching Hero’ Awards in Higher Education. These Awards will recognise and celebrate students’ experiences of great teaching...