Leaving Cert Isn’t A Measure of Who You Are as a Person

Leaving Cert Isn’t A Measure of Who You Are as a Person

Aug 12, 2015 | Featured

The Union of Students in Ireland says that the Leaving Cert isn’t a measure of who you are as a person. USI President Kevin Donoghue says that it’s important to keep the results in context. “The important thing is to keep in mind that while it will be an...
USI urges students families to secure accommodation

USI urges students families to secure accommodation

Aug 11, 2015 | Featured

USI urges students families to secure accommodation ASAP   USI President Kevin Donoghue has urged families to get ahead of the curve on student accommodation by seeking and securing places for the semester ahead. Speaking during a leaflet drop to promote USI’s...
USI Drugs Policy Review Submission (2015)

USI Drugs Policy Review Submission (2015)

Aug 7, 2015 | Featured, Policy

“[The committee]… is inviting public submissions on its drug policy review, and in particular, if an alternative approach to the possession of small quantities of illicit drugs for personal use should be considered… The Committee is keen to hear from interested...
SUSI Deadline: Midnight this Saturday

SUSI Deadline: Midnight this Saturday

Jul 29, 2015 | Featured, Funding

USI URGES STUDENTS TO SUBMIT SUSI GRANT APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE DEADLINE AT MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is urging students and parents to submit their grant funding applications for the student grant awarding body, SUSI...
USI launches accommodation relief site

USI launches accommodation relief site

Jul 8, 2015 | Accommodation, Featured

The Union of Students in Ireland has today released an update to the homes.usi.ie website, which connects students to spare rooms across the country. Home owners can benefit from a tax free €12,000 ‘rent-a-room relief’ if they take on a lodger.  Speaking...