Oct 10, 2013 | Campaigns, RELEASES
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have encouraged students to reach out to someone and avail of support this World Mental Health Day. A full listing of college support services is available on PleaseTalk.ie. Many Students’ Unions across the country are running...
Oct 9, 2013 | Campaigns, President, RELEASES
Union of Students Ireland Press Release The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is warning TDs that every young person on the dole costs the State twice as much as a student on the grant. At a pre-budget briefing in Dublin today, USI President Joe O’Connor will show...
Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
As someone who qualified for the full student maintenance grant and relied on this to get me through college, my greatest motivation in this role is endeavouring to protect our most financially vulnerable members and their right to the same academic opportunities I...
Aug 26, 2013 | Academic Affairs, RELEASES
Press Release Monday 26th August Event: Photo Stunt at Knock Airport Re: Emigration and Youth Guarantee Location: Knock Airport, County Mayo Hard Knock Life for the Youth of Ireland ACROSS the west of Ireland today, colleges are calling on the government to tackle the...
Aug 26, 2013 | Academic Affairs, RELEASES
PRESS RELEASE Monday August 26th The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today joined with member Students’ Unions in Dublin to call for intervention and action, on the escalating student accommodation crisis facing students and their families in finding suitable...
