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USI criticises TTIP for being fundamentally Anti-democratic and Toxic to European Societies

USI criticises TTIP for being fundamentally Anti-democratic and Toxic to European Societies

Dec 2, 2015 | Featured

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) spoke out against The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) today, calling them fundamentally anti-democratic and toxic to European societies. TTIP is a number of trade negotiations taking place mostly...
The Union of Students in Ireland Stresses the Importance of Bilingualism in Education and Urges Parents to Send their Children to Gaelscoileanna

The Union of Students in Ireland Stresses the Importance of Bilingualism in Education and Urges Parents to Send their Children to Gaelscoileanna

Nov 27, 2015 | Featured, Gaeilge

The Union of Students in Ireland today spoke about the importance of bilingualism in children’s education and how parents should consider sending her children to gaelscoils or bilingual schools because bilingual children are better at problem-solving, have greater...
93% of Student Nurses Considering Emigrating when they qualify as a Nurse

93% of Student Nurses Considering Emigrating when they qualify as a Nurse

Nov 27, 2015 | Featured, Health

The Union of Students in Ireland released new survey information today which showed that 93% of student nurses have considered emigrating when they finish college. Over 600 student nurses were surveyed across the country and 564 (92.5%) said they have thought about...
93% of Student Nurses Considering Emigrating when they qualify as a Nurse

93% of Student Nurses Considering Emigrating when they qualify as a Nurse

Nov 27, 2015 | Featured, Health

The Union of Students in Ireland released new survey information today which showed that 93% of student nurses have considered emigrating when they finish college. Over 600 student nurses were surveyed across the country and 564 (92.5%) said they have thought about...
Union of Students in Ireland praises UCC Students for voting to repeal the 8th

Union of Students in Ireland praises UCC Students for voting to repeal the 8th

Nov 25, 2015 | Featured

  Annie Hoey, USI Vice President, in UCC yesterday talking to students about Repealing the 8th The Union of Students in Ireland praised UCC students this morning for voting in favour of campaigning to repeal the 8th amendment of Bunreacht na hÉireann. A referendum...
Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education Joins the Union of Students in Ireland

Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education Joins the Union of Students in Ireland

Nov 18, 2015 | Uncategorized

Today Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education joined the Union of Students in Ireland. Coláiste Dhúlaigh is a post-Leaving Certificate college in Dublin, and has campuses in Coolock, Raheny, Kilbarrack, and Malahide. It boasts 30 full-time courses and a large...
The Union of Students in Ireland said Ireland must not follow Britain in Excluding Creative Subjects from School

The Union of Students in Ireland said Ireland must not follow Britain in Excluding Creative Subjects from School

Nov 17, 2015 | Academic Affairs, Featured, RELEASES, Uncategorized

The British government announced their plans for a new school league table which excludes creative subjects on third of November. Nicky Morgan, the British Education Secretary, said schoolchildren who focus exclusively on arts and humanities-style subjects risk...
The Spike in Rental Costs Could Push Students Away from Third Level Institutions

The Spike in Rental Costs Could Push Students Away from Third Level Institutions

Nov 17, 2015 | Featured

According to the Rental Report by Daft.ie released today, ‘Quantities, not prices are where the problems lie in the Irish rental market’ but the Union of Students in Ireland said the peaking rental costs in Ireland from the supply and demand ratio could push students...
Sport can be a Key Player in Academic Success, improving Brain Function, Memory and Employability

Sport can be a Key Player in Academic Success, improving Brain Function, Memory and Employability

Nov 12, 2015 | Featured, Media, RELEASES

Being involved in sports at college can greatly improve your academic success, by improving brain function, memory and even employability, according to the Union of Students in Ireland, who are urging students to get involved in exercise. Sports at college can improve...
USI said the J1 changes is disappointing and will decrease the number of students travelling abroad

USI said the J1 changes is disappointing and will decrease the number of students travelling abroad

Nov 12, 2015 | Featured, USI News

The Union of Students in Ireland said the J1 changes announced today is hugely disappointing and will decrease the number of students travelling abroad for the summer. The changes made to the J1 programme means that Irish students will now have to secure a job in...
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