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SAVES dormitory co-ordinators meet in Vilnius
The SAVES 2 energy saving project is made up of two complementary campaigns - Student Switch Off (SSO) and Student Switch Off + (SSO+). SSO is an engagement campaign taking place in university dormitories (halls of residence), whereas SSO+ engages with students in the...
USI launch new report on student accommodation
Download full report here >> The survey was designed in online software - Survey Monkey - and distributed through a link among all the students through on-line channels, such as e-mail, website and social media. The link was active for three weeks. Out of...
USI Disappointed With Dismissal Of Petition X
We are disappointed at today's judgment in Belfast with the dismissal of petition X, the request to recognise a lawful same sex marriage in Northern Ireland. The court battle has indicated that it is ultimately up to legislators to change the standing of Northern...
USI Stands With Ibrahim Halawa
It's four years today since his imprisonment. USI will be outside the Egyptian Embassy today with Amnesty International, along with actress and activist Pauline McLynn, calling for his immediate release. Speaking ahead of the protest, USI President Michael...
USI Issues Advice For Leaving Certificate Class of 2017
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results urging important next steps to be taken after celebration. Today is a milestone in the lives of these students, and USI hopes that students have received...
RTB and USI Launch Information Guide for Students
You can download a copy of the new Finance and Accommodation Guide here >> USI and RTB Finance and Accommodation Guide 2017 New research from the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) finds 58% of students are spending between €256 and €500 a month on rent, while...
USI Warns Students of Rental Scams Ahead of Accommodation Rush
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today encouraging students to be wary of rental scams targeting third-level students before returning to college in September. The warning comes as the Gardaí issue a statement on recent rental scams taking advantage of...
“We Will Hold The Taoiseach To His Word on a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment”
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcome the commitment from Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to take into account young people’s ability to vote on the Eighth Amendment. Newly elected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended Queens University Belfast, marking the Taoiseach’s...
74% Of Students Fear Experiencing Negative Mental Health in the Future
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today released data showing 74% of students fear experiencing negative mental health in the future. USI is also raising concern over the shortage of staff in mental health services to cope with the increasing demand for support,...
USI Launch Homes For Study 2017
1 In 10 Students Living In Digs, Says USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today encouraging homeowners to rent their spare rooms to students during the college term can avail of €14,000 tax-free a year from a rent-a-room relief scheme available. USI are...