Ciarán McKeown

Ciarán McKeown

The Union of Students in Ireland was saddened today to learn of the passing of Ciarán McKeown, former USI President and co-founder of the Northern Ireland Peace People.   His creativity in inclusive activism was evident in his development of the 1976 Peace...
Students Register to Vote Ahead of 2019/2020 Elections

Students Register to Vote Ahead of 2019/2020 Elections

The Union of Students in Ireland have today launched the 2019 / 2020 ‘Generation Vote’ campaign, encouraging all students to register to vote ahead of a possible General Election and Referendum.   The Union of Students in Ireland are encouraging students to...
Break the Barriers

Break the Barriers

USI Calls on Government to Break the Barriers of Third Level Education This week, Ministers for both Education and Higher Education, Joe McHugh and Mary Mitchell O’Connor have released statements downplaying the levity of the accommodation and higher education funding...

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: 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...