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[…]the ideals of solidarity, human rights and peace were decisive in securing an end to violence, all in the face of determined and fierce opposition from those opposed to the agreement. The Good Friday Agreement has meant many things to many people – for some it was the hope of a future society of equals; for some it was a new dispensation for peace and democracy. For others around the world the Good Friday Agreement stands as a beacon of hope that even in deeply divided societies, communication between communities can realise peace and pave a way for democracy. For […]
[…]college now and who are, or will be, debt averse in future due to the spiralling costs of attaining a third level qualification. So it has been in other countries, and so it will be in Ireland. We must avoid this at all costs.” -ENDS- For more information, contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or email at […]
[…]for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. USI attended WIT Students’ Union class representative council and a Repeal the 8th debate hosted by WIT FLAC society. USI hosted a meeting in IT Blanchardstown for Students’Union Officers to discuss policies and motions for USI Congress 2017. USI held a National Council meeting in IT Blanchardstown where Students’Union Officers discussed campaigns, academic affairs, welfare, equality and national issues. Policy and Campaigns: The Vice President for Welfare attended the Students Sport Ireland Board meeting. USI pledged support to students in Northern Ireland ahead of the […]
[…]according to the organisation’s annual report released on Thursday. This follows the concerning findings from the USI and NUI Galway Active Consent’s Sexual Experiences Survey published in June, which found that 29% of female, 10% of male, and 28% of non-binary students reported “non-consensual penetration by incapacitation, force, or threat of force during their time in college”. The USI has contacted Sexual Violence Centre CEO Mary Crilly to reiterate the union’s support for the centre and its important campaign for a zero-tolerance approach to the problem. USI Vice-President for Welfare, Clare Austick said: “While a lot of work has been […]
[…]in Ireland (USI) welcomes increased accountability in measuring the performance of Higher Education Institutes, but warn against impact of funding cuts USI is calling on Higher Education Institutes to set themselves challenging targets during the initial phase of the new Higher Education Performance Framework, reported in yesterday’s Irish Independent, with a view to increasing the quality of the education and student experience being offered to Irish third-level students. Many of the areas which the performance targets will measure, such as student retention, participation in research, employability, a focus on disadvantaged groups and teaching and learning excellence, are fundamentally in line […]
[…]in Ireland 03/09/2020 14.30 USI President sets out student choices for the future of higher education in Ireland Ireland’s education system could be a world leader, where students ought never be constrained by their ability to afford courses, USI President Lorna Fitzpatrick has told an education sector seminar today. The leader of Ireland’s students was speaking in response to remarks by Minister for Higher and Further Education Simon Harris at the Future Forward event ‘Investing in Education in a Post COVID world’ hosted by the Education Futures Coalition and the Education division of ICTU in which speakers outlined their views […]
[…]– 13/02/2014 Students’ Union Presidents seeking to nominate candidates for positions on the USI Officer Board have until 5.30 today to submit their nominations on headed notepaper as per the regulations. Get them […]
[…]solidarity to the 32 people taking the action due to complaints about issues, including the rationing of food and water, not being taken seriously. The USI calls on Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee to immediately halt the deportation of the two students who faced prosecution and violence before seeking asylum in Ireland and the urgent abolishment of the oppressive system of Direct Provision. Last week, Minister for Children, Disability, Equality and Integration, Roderic O’Gorman said he wanted to take the “meanness” out of Direct Provision. But USI believes the system is fundamentally racist and oppressive to asylum seekers and must […]
[…]Release Union of Students in Ireland to hold seminar on publicly funded higher education The Union of Students in Ireland will host a breakfast seminar on publicly funded higher education at the Department of Education and Skills on Thursday 12th March. The seminar, which will begin at 9.00am, will hear from students, second level students, researchers into economic and social policy and an international expert on higher education funding. Speaking in advance of the event, USI President Laura Harmon said: “The USI has a long standing policy advocating for public investment in higher education. Education is a public good and […]
[…]USI Student Finance Guide contains expert advice on managing a budget, managing debt and maintaining savings. It also includes advice on what financial supports are available to students and families, as well as a best practice guide on choosing financial services that meet the individual needs of a student. Easy-to-use budget sheets are included, enabling students to keep weekly or monthly budgets that will help monitor their income and expenditure. Online version Online version here, for use in online stories: http://issuu.com/theusi/docs/usistudentfinanceguide moneyMatters2012-POSTER USI Vice President for Welfare Denise McCarthy said: “As students and families struggle to cope with the ever-increasing cost […]
[…]and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and […]
[…]has created a purple Light Up Recovery graphic which it is asking students and others to share on their social media feeds to highlight the importance of celebrating and supporting people through recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. Previously, Recovery Day has been celebrated in communities through local rallies, walks, and other events. However, with everyone staying at home this year, the aim of today is to bring people together from all over the world who are in recovery from all addictions on the same day. Prominent buildings throughout Ireland, including Trinity College and the TU Dublin Grangegorman campus, will […]
[…]won Zero Budget Social Media Campaign at the Social Media Awards Ireland. USI were finalists in the Best Twitter Business Campaign and Best Twitter Account for Non-Profit too. See the full list of finalists here. Waterford IT Students’ Union hosted the USI National Council where officers from around Ireland discussed issues related to welfare, academic affairs and equality and citizenship. Policy and Campaigns: The USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship along with NUS-USI President and NUS UK VP for Society & Citizenship attended and spoke at NUS-USI’s ‘Big Gay Wedding’ outside Stormont in Belfast on Monday 22nd of May, on […]
[…]across sectarian lines and seek to unite people of good will in pursuit of peace is as shining a testament to his values as can be imagined. We know that those values can guide us and others in the pursuit of peace. Our thoughts are with his children, family and friends today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam […]
General: Nominations for the USI officer board elections are closed. For information on candidates, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. USI held a Student Summit pitch competition in Belfast with student start-up Bellamoon going to the final round to win €3,000. Policy and Campaigns: The USI are the only group representing students and young people to have been asked to present to the Citizens’ Assembly on March 5th. This week, our VP Equality & the USI President presented the assembly with a paper, and are preparing further material for the […]
[…]at the bottom of this statement. The six areas highlighted by student representatives on the day, were: 1. Student accommodation 2. Student finances 3. Public transport 4. Postgraduate and international student supports 5. Ring-fenced mental health support funding 6. Funding for Tréimhse Foghlama sa Ghaeltacht (Gaeltacht placement for student teachers) USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi said: “From reviewing the Summer Economic Statement released last week, we expect Budget 2024 to again contain a number of once-off measures for students and the third-level sector. While the asks we focused on for the Lobby Day and in our pre-Budget submission concentrate on getting the most for students from this once-off spending, we will […]
[…]head of National Office Of Suicide Prevention (NOSP) in relation to rolling out mental health training and campaigns for the third level sector. The Vice President for Welfare attended launch of mental health first aid with Minister for Mental Health and Older People Helen McEntee and Anne O Connor from HSE alongside head of training for Mental Health First Aid Ireland. The Vice President for Equality and Citizenship was invited to address the annual conference of the National Learning Network and Rehab group on Tuesday 5th of April in the Gibson, Dublin. She spoke about the common platform our organisations […]
Extending supports to part-time and online students and increasing the level of awards are among the suggestions made by the Union of Students in Ireland in its wide-ranging submission to the Government’s review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI). The level of financial support given to students through SUSI was drastically cut in 2011 and has not been reinstated, despite soaring costs of living for students, particularly accommodation costs. Students have suffered from the housing crisis as developers have focused on building luxury accommodation that students cannot afford. USI is also calling for the eligibility for the higher non-adjacent rate of the […]
[…]the two organisations to facilitate joint campaigns and provide third level students with support in the workplace. The agreement was formally announced by the SIPTU General Secretary Designate, Joe Cunningham, at the union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in City Hall, Cork. It provides for joint actions, mutual support and the development of a closer relationship between the two organisations into the future. SIPTU Head of Strategic Organising and Campaigns, Darragh O’Connor, said: “Among the initiatives that are being launched as part of the agreement is the ability of USI members to utilise SIPTU support services in relation to issues in the […]
[…]the two organisations to facilitate joint campaigns and provide third level students with support in the workplace. The agreement was formally announced by the SIPTU General Secretary Designate, Joe Cunningham, at the union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in City Hall, Cork. It provides for joint actions, mutual support and the development of a closer relationship between the two organisations into the future. SIPTU Head of Strategic Organising and Campaigns, Darragh O’Connor, said: “Among the initiatives that are being launched as part of the agreement is the ability of USI members to utilise SIPTU support services in relation to issues in the […]
[…]has blood on its hands due to the inaccessibility of Transgender healthcare in Ireland. USI is joining trans and LGBTQ+ organisations, in calling for a complete overhaul of how trans people are treated by the health system in Ireland, saying it falls far below international human rights standards. The current system sees trans people waiting up to five years to even start accessing care, and GPs are not allowed to prescribe hormone replacement therapy to their trans and non-binary patients. A survey by TENI (the Transgender Equality Network Ireland) examining trans healthcare in Ireland found that 78 per cent of […]
[…]USI President, gave the following statement: “The article was crass and insensitive in the extreme and will have been read by many as misogynistic, predatory nonsense. USI wholeheartedly condemns the article and we’re delighted that so many student activists and friends put the effort in to showing this up for the dismal attempt at edginess it is. It’s unfortunate that this appears to be some websites’ reason for being. We think it’s time for College Times to call it a day on a tired formula which, we saw today, amuses […]
[…]has actively disinvested in third-level education. Education is a right, not a privilege. Thousands of students have mobilised against student loans, to defend the SUSI grant, and to demand that Government publicly fund Higher Education.” In a September 2018 High Court ruling, Mr Justice Richard Humphreys stated that; “In the modern world, it is difficult and in some cases impossible to earn one’s livelihood without access to higher education and vocational training.” This was subsequently challenged by Minister for Education, Joe McHugh TD. The Union of Students in Ireland, alongside the European Students’ Union (ESU), are supporting the […]
[…]key locations all over the city. The canvass comes as part of the final push mobilising tens of thousands of voters to vote ‘Yes’ ahead of polling day on May 25th. USI President Michael Kerrigan, who will be canvassing with USI, said: “It’s great to see almost 100 Trinity students holding over 20 Together for Yes stalls across Dublin today. Despite exams being on, students are still actively campaigning to remove the cruel Eighth Amendment. Students are ready for change, and are demanding a more caring and compassionate Ireland.” “We’re inviting anyone who has questions about the Eighth Amendment to […]
[…]and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and research. Total Yes: 600 Total No: 17 Total Spoil: […]
[…]and protect the lives of students every day on academic and social issues through campaigns, training and research. Total Yes: 600 Total No: 17 Total Spoil: […]
[…]to USI President Laura Harmon. “Students can be rightly proud of the tremendous contribution they have made to the success of this historic marriage equality referendum campaign.” Ms Harmon said the passing of the referendum shows just how far public opinion has come in Ireland. It is not only a historic occasion but a sign to ourselves and to the rest of the world of a new Ireland – one of inclusivity, equality and generosity of spirit.” Ms Harmon said that the late surge in voter registrations with nearly 28,000 new voters signed up through the USI initiative, and with […]
[…]SUs on plans to make venues safer for students and others, looking at actions such as further training for staff, monitors looking out for spiking and bag and person searches. USI Vice President for Welfare, Somhairle Brennan: “When the nightlife industry reopened, we saw a trend of spiking taking place on a national scale. This undoubtably caused some alarm and fear among students, other partygoers and those working in the industry. It is the responsibility of venues and clubs to work to keep their patrons safe and to build spaces that protect their partygoers. However, that should happen in conjunction […]
Students across the country took to the streets of Dublin today (Saturday February 15th) at 2pm, alongside members of the public, to protest against the lack of support provided by the Government to the speakers of our First Official Language. Irish speaking students are furious about the lack of services provided by the Government through the medium of our native language; Irish. This is a breach of their fundamental and constitutional rights. “Language Rights are Human Rights” is the message being conveyed today. Vice President for the Irish Language of the Union of Students in Ireland, Feidhlim Seoighe: “This Government […]
[…]Games commence in Sochi. Organisers of the demonstration wish Irish athletes the very best of luck in the Games. Today’s demonstration shows our solidarity with Russian LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) people. The demonstration called for: President Putin to pledge not to arrest anyone who is shown to be supporting LGBTQ rights during the Winter Olympics. To call on the International Olympics Committee to honour Principle 6: “Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race, religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement,” in relation to […]
[…]Unions across Europe are also involved in supporting Ukrainian refugees and students remaining in Ukraine. USI is proud to stand with Palestine and in favour of peaceful resistance against apartheid and occupation, to be anti-war in all instances, to mobilise against the collective punishment of Palestinian people, and to give weight to credible news and information sources reporting on the situation as it escalates. The USI Coiste Gnó calls on the European Students Union (ESU) to join USI in boycotting Israeli corporations, institutions and companies, and in advocating for a position of academic resistance, led by students and their representatives. […]
[…]and exciting campaign focuses on reaching out to students in a conscious effort to tackle, head on the 3 pillars of student life that most commonly affect student mental health: Sleep Hygiene Exam Stress Alcohol Consumption Additionally, today marked the first day of the ReCharge Roadshow that is being lead by USI Vice President for Welfare, Damien McClean in 5 college campuses around Ireland; UCC, NCI, LyIT and DkIT. Speaking on this at today’s launch, the Vice President said: “Students’ Unions have made this an easier transition for students by encouraging and empowering them to use these supports. Often students […]
[…]Turraoin said, “We welcomes the publication of ‘An Focloir Aiteach’ as a truly defining moment for gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation in Ireland. In recent times, Ireland has developed a reputation as something of a world leader on LGBT rights, particularly with the introduction of marriage equality and our groundbreaking Gender Recognition Act. Yet how we express our identity as LGBT people and and how we express our Irish identity often seemed like separate, rather than intersecting, areas of Irish life. This list, which includes such terms as Trasinscneach (Transgender) and Neamh-dhénártha (Non-Binary), highlights the vibrancy and inclusivity […]
[…]can be a massive sense of disconnection between Irish people and the values of the EU, so we are joining with The Wheel and SpunOut.ie to bring you this project called Me and EU with the goal to “Get Your Vote On” and making students active citizens as an EU citizen. See the following links for more information: About the European Parliament SpunOut.ie EU hub About the European Commission The Wheel Summit 2018 Campaign funded by the European […]
[…]of third level students, launched today (Friday 13 December 2013), will help Irish higher education institutions to enhance the quality of education they provide by asking students in detail about their experiences. This fully national survey is the first system-wide survey of its kind in Europe and will be rolled out by participating institutions in February – March 2014. The Irish Survey of Student Engagement (ISSE) is designed to reach out to students and to hear about their full experience of higher education. Student feedback will provide institutions with valuable information that they can use to identify effective practice and provision […]
[…]today, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. USI welcomes the repeat of the reduction in the Student Contribution Charge by €1,000 and €1,500, the €750 tax relief for renters, the increases in the SUSI grant and the increase in the minimum wage. As Minister Harris said in his statement, the package will put some money back in students’ pockets, however, Budget 2024 had no measures that will have a medium or long-term impact on the cost of third-level education, particularly the student accommodation crisis and USI sees that as a missed opportunity. As student representatives it is difficult […]
[…]of students in Maynooth see the worth of having their voices heard on a national level. We heard on the ground that students knew the work of USI, the work done on mental health and our fight against students loans. I look forward continuing our fight for publicly-funded higher education with MSU and to campaign for stipends for their student teachers while on placement. Together, we are indeed stronger”. Speaking at the count today, referendum campaign led and current Maynooth University student Ciarán Watts said, “It’s absolutely brilliant to re-affirm our membership with USI. I’m absolutely delighted that the work that […]
[…]groups are also proposing the establishment of a National Voter Registration Day. Each year, thousands of potential voters miss the deadline for inclusion on the full and supplementary registers of electors. A National Voter Registration Day has been proven[1] to be successful in many other jurisdictions around the world and could have a significant impact on the numbers turning out to vote in Ireland. Ian Power, Director of SpunOut.ie said: “Voter Registration Days have had success in other countries where thousands of additional voters have been registered. A day with a single call-to-action for potential voters would bring government and civil society partners […]
[…]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 outlined a wide-ranging set of budget proposals and issued an invitation to members of the Oireachtas to advocate for the improvement of students’ lives. At the heart of the organisation’s pre-budget submission is the pressing need to maintain the level of the student maintenance grant, which has come under pressure in recent years. Speaking ahead of the event, USI President Laura Harmon said: “Education is […]
[…]they represent, for many months. What has happened so far? Solidarity-PBP submitted a motion in November calling on the Government to pay student nurses and midwives undertaking placement during the current pandemic, and to work on the introduction of financial supports on a more sustainable basis. This motion was supported by the entire opposition. The Government voted unanimously against this motion and tabled an amendment which deleted references to paying student nurses and midwives. Labour has also recently published a bill aimed at convincing the Government to pay student nurses and midwives. The Government has since stated that they are currently reviewing the allowances available to student nurses and midwives, […]
[…]student voter database which will ultimately allow them to marshall and influence hundreds of thousands of votes in constituencies all over the country. At the launch of the Union of Students in Ireland’s ‘Fight For Your Future Now’ national campaign today, USI President Joe O’Connor said the new student voter database which USI is developing will instantly match student votes to constituencies and local TDs. USI is also today launching its Pre-Budget Submission, which calls on the protection of the student maintenance grant and the Back to Education Allowance, a fairer and more affordable postgraduate loan scheme and investment in […]
[…]an opportunity to have a say on the issue. Students will have their say on this issue in their thousands, and their feet will hit the pavement when it comes to canvassing for the repeal of the Eighth Amendment.” USI is calling on the Oireachtas to fully support the committee’s report, and for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to commit to a referendum being held in May, ensuring students would be in a position to cast a vote on the Eighth Amendment. […]
[…]of Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance, with the Coláiste Dhúlaigh Union The formalities of joining the Union of Students in Ireland were completed today – after a unanimous decision at the USI National Council to approve the Coláiste Dhúlaigh membership proposal on November 6th in CIT. “We’re delighted to join USI and are looking forward to working as part of the national union.” Jessie O’Connell, President of Coláiste Dhúlaigh, said “Further education colleges across the country face a number of challenging issues and I look forward to the opportunity to address them.” Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education is USI’s […]
[…]I would like to extend my condolences to the Mandela family and the people of South Africa, on the passing of the great Nelson Mandela. We also wish to express our gratitude for the inspirational and immeasurable work Mr. Mandela has done in promoting peace, human rights and social justice. USI has a long history of campaigning with the Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement, and engaged heavily with campaigns to release Mr. Mandela from prison during the 1980’s. In the future, as we continue our battle for equity of access to Education and the elimination of racism and social exclusion, I am […]
[…]Zero Budget Social Media Campaign sponsored by SpunOut.ie at the Social Media Awards Ireland in the RDSwith USI’s housing campaign #HomesForStudy. This is the second year in a row winning this headline award. USI were finalists in the Best Twitter Campaign and Best Twitter Account for a Non-Profit categories at the night. USI President Annie Hoey said, “#HomesForStudy is a campaign that used social media to help students without homes find a place to live during college. Matching students up with homeowners with spare rooms was the overall goal. We issued media packs and over 100 sample posts to 26 Students’ Unions and […]
[…]Congress in Galway. The motion came before over 250 students from across Ireland voting to join the global movement for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel, until it ends the occupation and complies with international law. Speaking after the vote, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “The students of Ireland have today made the historic decision to support the people of Palestine. This movement attempts to exert economic and political pressure on Israel until it’s illegal siege of Gaza and its illegal occupation of the West Bank, and agrees to abide by International law and all UN Resolutions against it.” […]
[…]to affiliation, with just 253 opposing. These positive results come after a vote for affiliation in Trinity in the first term. USI President John Logue said: “We are delighted to welcome DCU back into USI after more than a decade since they were last members. This result comes after Maynooth students reaffirmed their commitment to the national union earlier today. I hope that DCU students will now play an active role in our national campaigns and join with their peers across the country in fighting to protect and striving to enhance the student experience. It has been a strange 48 […]
[…]and support young women’s organisations tackling gender inequality. We have seen the burgeoning of feminist societies within third level education all over Ireland in the past few years. It’s important for them to feel they are not alone in tackling inequality in their universities and The Y Factor and the USI are delighted to have an opportunity to bring them and the LGBTQ and Pro Choice societies together and create positive energy for better campuses for everyone.” Follow #GenCon14 on Twitter to get involved in the […]
The launch of the USI Rent Book is featured in the national newspapers today. Coverage of the launch, including a large photo were published in both the The Irish Times and The Irish Independent. Thanks to all in IADT Students’ Union for their help with hosting the launch. Here’s the book. Paper copies are available from all USI member students’ unions in the Republic of Ireland [issuu width=550 height=374 embedBackground=%23000000 titleBarEnabled=true backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=120820110850-9400444116084baab18b794a25b30a3a name=rentbook2012 username=theusi tag=accommodation unit=px […]
[…]partnership with Lyons Tea, See Change and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs will be distributed across college campuses nationwide. The ‘Chats for Change’ packs include two teabags and an innovative banner pen with tips on how to spark the conversation around mental health and contacts for useful support services. The pack encourages students to make time and space to chat about their mental health while enjoying a cup of Lyons tea. The ‘More Talk, More Action‘ Campus Tour will roll into college campuses nationwide with a message for students to talk more about mental health and take more action for […]
