May 13, 2020 | Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News
Many international students are experiencing overcrowded living situations and are worried they will not be able to pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey carried out by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). Government...
May 1, 2020 | Accommodation, Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News
Many students in Ireland are worried they “may not be able to afford college next year” and are “extremely stressed” due to the lack of refunds for accommodation they now cannot use. In association with its Students’ Union members across Ireland, the USI has been...
May 1, 2020 | Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News
To mark May Day 2020, the Union of Students in Ireland is renewing its calls for the Living Wage to become Ireland’s National Minimum Wage so all employees are working for a wage that can support an acceptable standard of living. The USI is urging the next government...
Apr 23, 2020 | Featured, RELEASES, USI News
Statement by Union of Students in Ireland President, Lorna Fitzpatrick “Students planning to apply for the SUSI grant need reassurance that income changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be considered in their applications. “Many students and their families have...
Apr 21, 2020 | Campaigns, Featured, RELEASES, USI News
Are you a student working in any essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic? The USI is launching a campaign to raise awareness and thank students working on the frontline and we want to hear from you! Get more information and fill out your details here....
Apr 20, 2020 | Featured, RELEASES, SAAI, USI News
The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to announce that this year’s Student Achievement Awards are moving online in order to allow the event to take place. The awards, which were originally due to take place on April 29 in the Gibson Hotel, had previously...
