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Students warned against committing to accommodation without clarity on college attendance
Students are being advised to be careful when signing up to new lease arrangements for accommodation for the 2020-2021 academic year, as no clarity has been provided on how third-level institutions will operate. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and national...
Making Grá The Law!
Five years ago, we Made Grá The Law! USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick and Vice President for Equality and Citizenship, Megan Reilly reflect on the vital role the student movement played in the Marriage Equality referendum. Laura Harmon, USI President at the time of...
Archive of student activism for Marriage Equality launches on fifth anniversary of vote
To celebrate the significant role of the student movement in the passing of Marriage Equality in Ireland in 2015, the Union of Students in Ireland has launched an online archive on the fifth anniversary of voting in the referendum. Some 30,000 young people registered...
International students must be considered in COVID-19 measures
Many international students are experiencing overcrowded living situations and are worried they will not be able to pay their rent because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey carried out by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). Government...
Students facing ‘extreme stress’ over lack of rent refunds
Many students in Ireland are worried they “may not be able to afford college next year” and are “extremely stressed” due to the lack of refunds for accommodation they now cannot use. In association with its Students’ Union members across Ireland, the USI has been...
May Day 2020: USI renews it calls for Living Wage to become Minimum Wage
To mark May Day 2020, the Union of Students in Ireland is renewing its calls for the Living Wage to become Ireland’s National Minimum Wage so all employees are working for a wage that can support an acceptable standard of living. The USI is urging the next government...
Pandemic impact must be provided for in SUSI process
Statement by Union of Students in Ireland President, Lorna Fitzpatrick “Students planning to apply for the SUSI grant need reassurance that income changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will be considered in their applications. “Many students and their families have...
USI Students on the Frontline campaign
Are you a student working in any essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic? The USI is launching a campaign to raise awareness and thank students working on the frontline and we want to hear from you! Get more information and fill out your details here....
Student Achievement Awards move online
The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to announce that this year's Student Achievement Awards are moving online in order to allow the event to take place. The awards, which were originally due to take place on April 29 in the Gibson Hotel, had previously been...
Vulnerable students should be housed in empty accommodation
Vacant Purpose-Built Student Accommodation should be used to ease stress on vulnerable students who are not in appropriate accommodation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union of Students in Ireland said today. The USI says the closure of campuses and the stay-home...