USI National Report on Student Mental Health in Third Level Education

A key part of the USI mental health project is to carry out research into student mental health. In September 2019 we launched the results of the first National Student Mental Health Survey, which was carried out through 2018 and 2019. This is a large piece of...
Our Projects: Homes.USI.ie

Our Projects: Homes.USI.ie

You can claim up to €14,000 in tax-free rent per annum if you avail of the rent-a-room relief scheme. We are using homes.usi.ie to appeal to homeowners in all over Ireland to consider offering accommodation to students during term time, as it fears the cost of renting...
Our Projects: Mental Health

Our Projects: Mental Health

Levels of mental illness, mental distress and low well-being among students in higher education is increasing (IPPR 2017). 75% of adults with mental illness first experience symptoms before the age of 25. With peak onset from 18-25 (Kessler and Wang 2008). This...
Our Projects: Saves 2

Our Projects: Saves 2

SAVES2 is an international campaign aimed at third-level students, targeting a measurable and significant reduction in energy use amongst students.  The programme was borne of a brilliant idea in the UK, which was championed by the National Union of Students.  In...
Our Projects: Saves 2

Our Projects: Saves 2

SAVES2 is an international campaign aimed at third-level students, targeting a measurable and significant reduction in energy use amongst students.  The programme was borne of a brilliant idea in the UK, which was championed by the National Union of Students.  In...
USI Launches Pre-Budget Submission Ahead of Budget 2020

USI Launches Pre-Budget Submission Ahead of Budget 2020

Yesterday, 19th June – the Union of Students in Ireland launched the Pre-Budget Submission document ahead of Budget 2020. In the submission, USI outlined that investment is immediately needed in the following areas: Grants Fees Housing Access & Inclusion...
Pre-Budget Submission

Pre-Budget Submission

Following Brexit, students in Ireland will be forced to pay the highest third level fees in the EU. Accommodation costs and the cost of living has soared, while financial support available for students has remained stagnant – these issues are connected and are...

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Student QA Reviewer’s Pool 2019

The National Student QA Reviewers Pool has been established by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). The latest call for applications to the pool has now opened. Pool members will receive training from NStEP, QQI and USI...
Global Undergraduate Awards

Global Undergraduate Awards

The Global Undergraduate Awards is currently accepting submissions to the 25 categories of its 2019 programme, open to all students in graduation years 2018, 2019 and 2020. [closing date: 11th June, 2019]   The programme is unique in offering global recognition...