Honouring Teaching Heroes

Honouring Teaching Heroes

The Union of Students in Ireland was delighted to be involved in this week’s Teaching Hero Awards, held at Dublin Castle.  USI President Laura Harmon was on hand with Jan O’Sullivan, minister for Education and Skills, to present the awards and greet...
USI releases pre-budget submission

USI releases pre-budget submission

Harmon calls rally for October 8th. The Union of Students in Ireland has today (Wednesday 3 September) launched its pre-budget submission and education policy platform for the coming year. At an event in Temple Bar’s Smock Alley Theatre, the national student movement...
USI Launches Accommodation and Finance Guide

USI Launches Accommodation and Finance Guide

USI Launches Accommodation and Finance Guide Thousands of guides to be distributed to students across Ireland to help them manage their money effectively, know their rights and settle into college life Guide available for download and...
USI Launches Accommodation and Finance Guide

USI Accommodation and Finance Guide 2014

This is the Student Accommodation and Finance Guide 2014 from the Union of Students in Ireland. The details in the document apply to all students – and USI members can pick up a copy from their Students’ Union when the term begins.   USI Accommodation...
USI seeks to tackle student housing crisis

USI seeks to tackle student housing crisis

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....
On-Campus Catering Comparison

On-Campus Catering Comparison

At the request of National Council in July 2014, we are collecting data about campus catering facilities. This very short form will capture enough information to inform a more in-depth study if patterns don’t emerge. Please select a valid form...
Housing shortage will increase college drop out

Housing shortage will increase college drop out

The President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), Laura Harmon, has warned this morning (Thursday) that a combination of a shortfall of purpose-built accommodation for students and the current state of the private rental sector will inevitably lead to students...