Lobbying your TD’s and Senators

Sep 23, 2019 | Uncategorized

It is so important to lobby your TD’s and Senators on a personal level, don’t forget – you are who they work for! The student voice is strong, over the past 5 years USI has registered over 95,000 students to vote. Find out from your TD or Senator...
Our Projects: Homes.USI.ie

Our Projects: Homes.USI.ie

Jul 1, 2019 | carousel, Uncategorized

You can claim up to €14,000 in tax-free rent per annum if you avail of the rent-a-room relief scheme. We are using homes.usi.ie to appeal to homeowners in all over Ireland to consider offering accommodation to students during term time, as it fears the cost of renting...
Our Projects: Mental Health

Our Projects: Mental Health

Jul 1, 2019 | carousel, Uncategorized

Levels of mental illness, mental distress and low well-being among students in higher education is increasing (IPPR 2017). 75% of adults with mental illness first experience symptoms before the age of 25. With peak onset from 18-25 (Kessler and Wang 2008). This...
Our Projects: Saves 2

Our Projects: Saves 2

Jul 1, 2019 | carousel, Uncategorized

SAVES2 is an international campaign aimed at third-level students, targeting a measurable and significant reduction in energy use amongst students.  The programme was borne of a brilliant idea in the UK, which was championed by the National Union of Students.  In...
Our Projects: Saves 2

Our Projects: Saves 2

Jul 1, 2019 | carousel, Uncategorized

SAVES2 is an international campaign aimed at third-level students, targeting a measurable and significant reduction in energy use amongst students.  The programme was borne of a brilliant idea in the UK, which was championed by the National Union of Students.  In...