USI: IRELAND’S STUDENT MOVEMENT

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Sep 19, 2024

USI publishes 2025 Pre-Budget Submission

There is a significant opportunity in Budget 2025 for the Government to finally address the serious challenges facing third-level students, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. USI’s costed pre-budget submission, which sets out the significant and increasing costs incurred by students across Ireland, has been sent to every TD ahead of Budget 2025 and is published today on usi.ie. In the submission, USI says the Government has the...

Sep 13, 2024

Tacaíonn AMLÉ le hagóid thábhachtach ar son chearta na Gaeilge ag Stáisiún Grand Central Bhéal Feirste

(English version below) Tacaíonn Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn go hiomlán leis an agóid a tharla ag Stáisiún Grand Central i mBéal Feirste Déardaoin mar gheall ar easpa comharthaíochta Gaeilge ag an mol nua iompair, agus cearta teanga na Gaeilge á sárú go soiléir. Tá sé an-díomách go bhfuil Translink, oibreoir iompair phoiblí Thuaisceart Éireann, tar éis Stáisiún Grand Central Bhéal Feirste a oscailt gan aon sholáthar do chomharthaíocht...

Aug 30, 2024

Stephen Grogan: An Appreciation

1980s’ student leader at the epicentre of social change in Ireland By Garbhán Downey Back in a very different country, Stephen Grogan was the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) president sued and threatened with imprisonment for publishing information on where Irish women could access abortion services in Britain. In 1989, he and his fellow USI executive members, along with officers from Trinity and UCD students unions including the current...

Aug 22, 2024

In memory of former USI President, Stephen Grogan

The Union of Students in Ireland sends its deepest condolences and love to the family and friends of Stephen Grogan, former President of USI (1989-1990) whose funeral takes place today, Thursday. Stephen from county Mayo, also a former President of GMIT Students’ Union, played an important role in not only the student movement, but also in the battle to legalise abortion in Ireland, and a range of other social issues. Stephen bravely stood...

Jul 16, 2024

USI statement on violence at Coolock site

The Union of Students in Ireland was disgusted by the events carried out in Coolock yesterday, by a group of individuals intent on inciting violence, fear and hatred. USI stands in solidarity with all those affected by the violence, particularly the worker who was injured at the site and the communities these protests are attacking. This is a welcoming island and USI, Students’ Unions, and the students we represent, support all refugees and...

Jul 12, 2024

New legislation to ban ’51-week only’ student leases provides required clarity ahead of new academic year

New legislation to stop student accommodation providers from only offering 51-week leases passed through the Oireachtas yesterday (July 11), is welcomed by the Union of Students in Ireland. USI had brought the issue to the attention of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in January when a number of students came to the union saying they were only being offered 51-week leases instead of the usual...

Jun 26, 2024

Delays in 358 bed student accommodation project shows lack of urgency and will to address student accommodation crisis – USI and Trinity College SU

Clarity must be provided by Government or by Trinity College on what needs to happen to ensure that a project for 358 student beds can be delivered as soon as possible, says Trinity College Students Union and the Union of Students in Ireland. In response to a Parliamentary Question asked by Cian O’Callaghan TD on behalf of TCDSU and USI, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Patrick O'Donovan confirmed that planned student accommodation...

May 24, 2024

Vacancy: NStEP Manager

National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) Manager The partners supporting the NStEP programme now seek applications for the post of Programme Manager on a fixed-term, 3-year contract. About NStEP The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) was launched in 2016 to develop a national vision for enhancing and embedding student engagement within higher education. NStEP is a joint initiative of the Union of Students of Ireland (USI),...

May 22, 2024

Union of Students in Ireland statement on official recognition by Ireland of the State of Palestine

While officially recognising the State of Palestine is the right thing to do, the student movement will continue to demand the Government of Ireland takes actions that focus on ending Israel’s violations of international law and Palestinian rights, says the Union of Students in Ireland. Recognition of the State of Palestine by Ireland is well overdue, but this has not been the focus of current protests because what is needed right now is...

May 15, 2024

‘The student movement is sending a very clear message that it is either full divestment or students in tents on campuses’ – USI pledges full support to UCC BDS and UCCSU

A student encampment set up by UCC BDS demanding University College Cork takes specific actions to end ties with Israel, has the full support of the Union of Students in Ireland. UCC BDS set up tents at the college last night to protest a response from UCC President, John O’Halloran to an open letter from UCCSU demanding full divestment by UCC from all financial ties to companies that are funding and profiting from the occupation of...