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Students Disappointed As Senators Fail To Reject Student Loans
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today stated concern with the failure of a Labour private members motion in the Seanad on Wednesday 12th July, to reject any move to implement an income-contingent loan scheme but instead to publicly invest in third level...
Students Call On Senators To Reject Loans Scheme In Favour Of Public Investment In Education
Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today called on Senators to support a Labour private members motion this Wednesday, rejecting any move to implement an income-contingent loan scheme but instead to publicly invest in third level education. In advance of the debate,...
Minister McEntee launches National Student Mental Health Campaign with USI
This national men's health week, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has teamed up with the HSE, National Office of Suicide Prevention (NOSP) and Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Helen McEntee, to announce the launch of a major project to tackle young...
Hiring: USI Student Mental Health Project Manager
STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT MANAGER Pilot - 9-months initially, with a view to roll-out for a longer period. Job Title: Student Mental Health Project Manager Salary €35,000 p/r Responsible to General Manager Place of Work Dublin (with work in educational...
USI offers advice for students leaving private rented accommodation; partners with Property Button Home Hub service.
The Union of Students in Ireland 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. With the exam season coming...
USI Launches Energy Saving Push
Students Across Europe To Receive €1.5m To Save Energy On Campuses The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has 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...
USI Joins The Healthy Ireland Network
The Healthy Ireland Network initiative was launched in Dublin Castle on the 18/05/2017. The Healthy Ireland Network launch was opened by former Irish Rugby International and current chair of the Healthy Ireland council Keith Woods, followed by contributions from An...
USI Reveals Students Working 1 Hour Shifts To Oireachtas Committee
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) revealed during a presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation yesterday that students are working 1 hour shifts as a result of some employers applying ‘If and When’ or zero-hour contracts....
USI Calls For Further Supports In Second-Level To Reduce College Dropout Rates
USI called on the need for further supports to be made available to second-level guidance counsellors to support school-leavers in making the jump to third level ahead of the report published today by the Higher Education Authority based on students progressing from...
USI Welcome the Re-Introduction of Postgraduate Grants and Encourage Students to Apply Early
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has today welcomed the re-introduction of the grants for postgraduate students at third level. The SUSI grant system opened for applications for 2017/18 academic year on the 3rd of April. Speaking at the THEA launch on Monday,...