Jan 27, 2025 | Media, RELEASES, Uncategorized
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed some of the pledges made in the new Programme for Government, particularly in relation to financial support for students and the development of apprenticeship pathways. However, the union has expressed concern that many of the critical issues facing students—particularly housing, mental health services, and the cost of education—remain insufficiently addressed, with the Programme largely mirroring the previous government’s approach.
Mar 25, 2020 | Accommodation, Featured, Media, RELEASES, USI News
Operators of large-scale student accommodation should provide refunds to students who have had to leave college and return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). Landlord firms are refusing any refunds to students that...
Jul 6, 2016 | Equality, Featured, LGBT, Media
The Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed its second elected female President in two years. 27-year-old Annie Hoey from Drogheda will take on the role as President two years after Laura Harmon was elected to the position. Annie’s main priorities for her...
Jun 29, 2016 | Academic Affairs, Equality, Featured, Funding, Media
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed a new report to address gender inequality in high education, by introducing gender quotas. USI said gender quotas will improve the third level education sector in terms of equal representation, diversity and rights....
Jun 15, 2016 | Featured, Media, RELEASES
The Union of Students in Ireland has said if Britain votes to leave the EU it will negatively affect new graduates and the Irish who recently emigrated to Britain. One in twelve Irish graduates emigrate to the UK for work and USI said while there will be pros and...
Jun 15, 2016 | Featured, Media, RELEASES
The Union of Students in Ireland has said if Britain votes to leave the EU it will negatively affect new graduates and the Irish who recently emigrated to Britain. One in twelve Irish graduates emigrate to the UK for work and USI said while there will be pros and...
