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USI and the Y Factor launch Gender Conference 2014 in NUI Galway
28th February 2014 The Union of Students in Ireland and the National Women’s Council’s Y-Factor Projecthave teamed up to bring you GenCon 2014. The event is the first national student conference on gender in Ireland. The event is free of charge and takes place in NUI...
USI President welcomes return of DCU after 13 year absence
Students at Dublin City University have voted to rejoin the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) after an absence of 13 years from the national union. After two days of voting online and at designated polling stations: Total Votes: 1451 Total Yes: 726 Total No: 725....
USI and Y Factor Gender Conference 2014
The Union of Students in Ireland and the National Women's Council's Y-Factor Project have teamed up to bring you GenCon 2014. The event is free of charge and we have limited accommodation availability. It is taking place on Friday February 28th at 17:30 - Saturday,...
Students Marching for Irish Language Rights
Students across the country took to the streets of Dublin today (Saturday February 15th) at 2pm, alongside members of the public, to protest against the lack of support provided by the Government to the speakers of our First Official Language. Irish speaking students...
USI launches SHAG campaign “Whoever you like, love safer sex”
USI to distribute 45,000 ‘SHAG Packs’ & Urges Students to Practice Safer Sex “Whoever you like, love safer sex”, that’s the slogan for USI’s Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launches its annual sexual...
Everyone Loves Nurses: Am I Worth €6.49?
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), student representatives and student nurses gathered outside Dáil Éireann today (Thursday 6th February) at 11.30 am to launch the ‘Everyone Loves Nurses’ campaign. The launch is taking place ahead of a larger demonstration that...
Students Demonstrate at Russian Embassy – Protect LGBTQ Rights.
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), Students’ Unions and student LGBTQ societies demonstrated outside the Russian Embassy in Dublin at 11am today (Wednesday, February 5th). There was a crowd of 50 + people that braved the bad weather to show solidarity and fight...
Considering changing courses?
If you withdraw before January 31st & reapply through the CAO you will pay 50% of your tuition fees for the first year of your new course plus the student contribution charge. If you withdraw later than this date you may be required to pay the full amount of...
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning Launch Student Led ‘Teaching Hero’ Awards in Higher Education
Mary McAleese announced as Patron of the National Forum Today the National Forum for Teaching & Learning launches the Student Led ‘Teaching Hero’ Awards in Higher Education. These Awards will recognise and celebrate students’ experiences of great teaching...
USI welcomes extra allocation to the Student Assistance Fund
Wednesday January 22nd 2014 Measures could result in up to an extra €1 million being made available for students in financial difficulties The USI (Union of Students in Ireland) have, through the HEA (Higher Education Authority), secured potentially up to an...