[…]are encouraging students to vote on issues that are affecting them and their future, such as for affordable Housing for the SUSI Grants for cut fees for action on climate emergency for better mental health services USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “Students have been the leaders of change when it came to the Repeal the 8th and Marriage Equality Referendums, both of which changed our society for the best. It is important that students of all ages are on the register of electors and use their vote to better their lives. The reality is that we are in the midst […]
[…]lots of helpful advice.” -ENDS- Editor’s Note: USI President John Logue will be available for comment and interviews on the Leaving Certificate results and CAO […]
[…]has issued guidance for students anxious to have a trouble-free departure from their current accommodation – and joined forces with Property Button to help prepare students make their next move hassle free. Read more here. USI announced the launch of a of a major European energy efficiency and energy saving programme for students in Ireland, supported by the European Union. The “Students Achieving Valuable Energy Savings 2” (SAVES2) programme is funded under the SU’s Horizon2020 programme, and unites students across the EU in energy saving initiatives in their accommodation. The programme has been successful in attracting up to €1.5m of […]
[…]to place Usit Travel into liquidation. The travel company, which can trace its lineage back to its formation by the Union of Students in Ireland in the 1960s, is an important part of Irish life and has played a vital part in students’ experiences of travel for decades. Whilst USI has had no formal relationship with Usit Travel for a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. Our thoughts today are with the staff, and we hope that students who had […]
[…]to place Usit Travel into liquidation. The travel company, which can trace its lineage back to its formation by the Union of Students in Ireland in the 1960s, is an important part of Irish life and has played a vital part in students’ experiences of travel for decades. Whilst USI has had no formal relationship with Usit Travel for a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. Our thoughts today are with the staff, and we hope that students who had […]
