Nov 22, 2013 | Campaigns, LGBT, RELEASES
The Largest LGBT training event in Europe This weekend, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will host Pink Training 2013 in Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). This is the largest LGBT training event in Europe for third level students, with delegations of...
Nov 5, 2013 | Campaigns, Equality, LGBT
USI (Union of Students in Ireland) today welcomed the announcement of a referendum on equal access to civil marriage expected in 2015. USI looks forward to campaigning on this issue. The USI has been an active advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights...
Nov 1, 2013 | Campaigns, RELEASES
USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?” Today (Friday 1st November) a number of youth groups collaborated on a photo stunt that took place at 1pm outside Leinster House on Kildare Street. Students, young workers and the...
Oct 16, 2013 | Budget, Campaigns, RELEASES
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have today condemned the marginalising of unemployed young people by reducing social welfare payments. USI have called for further investment in a Youth Guarantee scheme and urge any young person not to take this new measure as...
Oct 15, 2013 | Budget, Campaigns
USI will be covering the 2014 Budget via liveblog right here. This should refresh automatically – there is no need to refresh the page.
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...
