International Postgraduates

International Postgraduates  Ireland’s national strategy had been less effective in the attraction of international staff and researchers. This may reflect the fact that the attraction of international faculty including researchers is dependent on a wide range of...

Research Matters Competition

USI-IRC Why Research Matters Video Competition 2021 Winners Announced Congratulations to Lilian Nwanze (Maynooth University), who is the winner of the USI-IRC Why Research Matters 2021 video competition.  Now in its second year, Why Research Matters is a joint...

USI Postgraduate Stipend Survey

Research, Living and Working Conditions Survey 2023 In October 2023, VPPGA will conduct Research, Living and Working Conditions Survey 2023 for postgraduate researchers working and studying at Higher Education Institutions in Ireland to explore the experiences of...
EMPower 2022 Registration is now OPEN

EMPower 2022 Registration is now OPEN

EMpower aims to ᴇɴᴄᴏᴜʀᴀɢᴇ, ɪɴꜱᴘɪʀᴇ and ᴍᴏᴛɪᴠᴀᴛᴇ students from ethnic minorities to run for leadership positions in Students’ Unions, clubs, societies, or any other positions of influence! ✊ The two-day event will include discussions, games, networking,...

USI People

This page lists the current officers and staff complement of USI. Updated: 08/01/2025   Officers President USI President: Chris Clifford NUS-USI President: Ben Friel Vice Presidents Academic Affairs: Bryan O’Mahony Welfare: Niamh Doherty Equality and...