Alcohol advice for students during COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak is a particularly challenging time for third level students. In addition to being worried about coronavirus, you may be stressed about exams, finances, or your accommodation situation. Dealing with all of this and adapting to a new routine can...

Counselling supports for students during COVID-19

The Union of Students in Ireland has linked up with the PCHEI, the representative body of psychological counsellors in third level colleges, with a message about mental health and the counselling supports available to you during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please...

USI Students on the Frontline campaign

Are you a student working in any essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic?   The USI is launching a campaign to raise awareness and thank students working on the frontline and we want to hear from you!   Get more information and fill out your details here....

Student Achievement Awards move online

The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to announce that this year’s Student Achievement Awards are moving online in order to allow the event to take place. The awards, which were originally due to take place on April 29 in the Gibson Hotel, had previously...

Rents refund for after May 2 too late – USI President

The Union of Students in Ireland has said that May is too late to start providing refunds to students who have already been out of their accommodation for over a month. Student accommodation operator, Aparto, has offered to refund students for rent paid for the period...
Usit Travel Liquidation Statement

Usit Travel Liquidation Statement

USI is sad to learn of the decision of the High Court today (27/03/2020) to place Usit Travel into liquidation. The travel company, which can trace its lineage back to its formation by the Union of Students in Ireland in the 1960s, is an important part of Irish life...