[…]are treating students like pawns to fill a gap left by the Government. ” In previous USI National Demonstrations, crowds of over 20,000 students have gathered to demand change from the Government. Students will march from the Garden of Remembrance to Merrion Square South where USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick alongside Kevin Donohoe Chair of the Coalition for Publicly Funded Education, Ciara Fanning President of the Irish Second Level Students’ Union [ISSU] ad students who have been affected by the barriers to education will address the […]
‘Never again should a student live this nightmare’, says USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today welcomed the verdict taken by the Egyptian court to acquit Dubliner Ibrahim Halawa of all charges. USI is calling for the immediate return of student Ibrahim Halawa back home to Ireland. The union also states never again should a student live this nightmare. USI Deputy President Síona Cahill said, “Students across Ireland have been behind the campaign to release Ibrahim Halawa alongside his sisters Somaia, Fatima and Omaima. We celebrated his birthday, we cried out every time his trial was delayed, but […]
[…]recovery for all those injured in the accident. As families and friends mourn their loved ones today and in the days to come, the supporting and caring role of the whole student community, and the services of the Students’ Unions and colleges will come into their own and prove invaluable. There isn’t a worse way to start the new year in college – but in times of such sorrow, the support of the college community is acutely needed by the people affected. Ar dheis Dé go raibh […]
[…]students in Ireland. Our events are widely publicised and our publications reach tens of thousands of students every year. Sponsoring USI publications, events and our work can offer your company a competitive edge in engaging with students. In return for the sponsorship cost, your contribution will be properly recognised by USI and your brand and name will be properly associated with the event or activity. We currently offer sponsorship opportunities in the following areas: The USI year planner An A2 calendar and welcome guide for new students. The introduction to USI. Space for adverts or major sponsor (published in August – […]
