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USI Warns Students of Rental Scams Ahead of Accommodation Rush
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today encouraging students to be wary of rental scams targeting third-level students before returning to college in September. The warning comes as the Gardaí issue a statement on recent rental scams taking advantage of...
“We Will Hold The Taoiseach To His Word on a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment”
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcome the commitment from Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, to take into account young people’s ability to vote on the Eighth Amendment. Newly elected Taoiseach Leo Varadkar attended Queens University Belfast, marking the Taoiseach’s...
74% Of Students Fear Experiencing Negative Mental Health in the Future
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today released data showing 74% of students fear experiencing negative mental health in the future. USI is also raising concern over the shortage of staff in mental health services to cope with the increasing demand for support,...
USI Launch Homes For Study 2017
1 In 10 Students Living In Digs, Says USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today encouraging homeowners to rent their spare rooms to students during the college term can avail of €14,000 tax-free a year from a rent-a-room relief scheme available. USI are...
USI Welcomes First National Student Accommodation Strategy
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today welcomed the National Student Accommodation Strategy by the Government as new findings from the Union show 36% of students spend one to three months looking for accommodation because of the student accommodation shortage....
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SUSI urges students to submit their student grant applications before the July 13th deadline
Calling all new applicants for SUSI grants! Remember to submit your application before the priority closing date TODAY, 13th of July. For more information check out the SUSI website below 👇 For SUSI Support Desk: support@susi.ie 0761 08 7874 See below from...
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...