Honouring Teaching Heroes

Honouring Teaching Heroes

The Union of Students in Ireland was delighted to be involved in this week’s Teaching Hero Awards, held at Dublin Castle.  USI President Laura Harmon was on hand with Jan O’Sullivan, minister for Education and Skills, to present the awards and greet...

USI rejects contribution fee proposals

The President of the Union of Students in Ireland, Laura Harmon, has demanded colleges stop treating students as the soft route to more cash.  She has rejected calls for an increase in the student contribution to higher education. As senior university officials meet...
… a benefit to our whole society

… a benefit to our whole society

Join USI on 25 September at 6.30pm at Dublin’s Wood Quay Venue (Dublin City Council Offices) for a discussion of education as a public and social good, bringing benefits to our whole society. Speakers Confirmed: Mike Jennings, General Secretary of Irish...
USI releases pre-budget submission

USI releases pre-budget submission

Harmon calls rally for October 8th. The Union of Students in Ireland has today (Wednesday 3 September) launched its pre-budget submission and education policy platform for the coming year. At an event in Temple Bar’s Smock Alley Theatre, the national student movement...
USI Accommodation and Finance Guide 2014

USI Accommodation and Finance Guide 2014

This is the Student Accommodation and Finance Guide 2014 from the Union of Students in Ireland. The details in the document apply to all students – and USI members can pick up a copy from their Students’ Union when the term begins.   USI Accommodation...