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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...
USI Statement on Approval of Dental Nursing and Hygiene Student Grants
Press Statement Monday 20th January 2014 USI welcomes the resolution of this issue, which means that students on these programmes will now continue to receive their grant payments. Since we became aware of this situation, we have been working alongside the Department...
Call for Applications: Young Global Advocates Network
IDEA is offering a fantastic opportunity for young Irish people to become part of a Europe-wide Global Advocates Network. We have just opened our call for applications to join this network. APPLY NOW! The Young Global Advocates Network is part of a three-year...
USI Congress Motions are Open
The Congress of the Union of Students in Ireland will take place in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath from 31 March until 3 April 2014. The window for the submission of motions and proposed amendments to the USI Constitution is now open. Motions may be...