Dec 20, 2023 | Academic Affairs, Featured, RELEASES, USI News
The recent announcement by Government that it is providing €17 million to expand apprenticeships across the higher education sector is positive, but the sector should not be expanding without the necessary supports, says the Union of Students in Ireland. USI believes...
Oct 12, 2023 | Featured, Postgraduates, RELEASES, USI News
The €3,000 stipend increase for PhD researchers announced today, while welcomed, does not reach the level recommended in a recent independent report, nor is it a Living Wage, says the Union of Students in Ireland. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research,...
Jun 27, 2023 | Featured, Postgraduates, RELEASES, USI News
The first report of the Independent National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers has disappointed PhD researchers by falling short of addressing the crucial issues they are facing, says the Union of Students in Ireland. USI Vice President for Postgraduate...
May 26, 2023 | Academic Affairs, Featured, RELEASES, USI News
The announcement by Minister for Education, Norma Foley that the Leaving Cert. results will be released on August 25 is a step in the right direction, but still not early enough, says the Union of Students in Ireland. USI, along with higher education...
May 24, 2023 | Featured, Postgraduates, RELEASES, USI News
The Union of Students in Ireland urges all Senators to support a motion aimed at securing the rights of PhD researchers, including addressing precarious contracts and proving a living wage for all involved in teaching and research in higher education institutions. USI...
May 10, 2023 | Featured, Postgraduates
USI Vice President for Postgraduate Affairs Waqar Ahmed presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science for pre-legislative scrutiny of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 on Tuesday, 9 May...
