USI ends partnership with Drinkaware, opting for independent alcohol awareness campaigns
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has officially ended any future work with Drinkaware. The motion was passed without objection at USI National Council, held in the Dublin Institute of Technology on the 9th of November. The decision was not taken lightly, it has...
USI to host Pink Training 21st Anniversary in QUB
The Largest LGBT training event in Europe This weekend, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will host Pink Training 2013 in Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). This is the largest LGBT training event in Europe for third level students, with delegations of...
Union of Students in Ireland to Campaign in Marriage Equality Referendum
USI (Union of Students in Ireland) today welcomed the announcement of a referendum on equal access to civil marriage expected in 2015. USI looks forward to campaigning on this issue. The USI has been an active advocate for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights...
USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?”
USI and We’re Not Leaving Ask: “Social Welfare Bill: Which Side Are You On Senators?” Today (Friday 1st November) a number of youth groups collaborated on a photo stunt that took place at 1pm outside Leinster House on Kildare Street. Students, young workers and the...
USI condemns reductions in social welfare payments for young people, call for further investment to deliver Youth Guarantee
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have today condemned the marginalising of unemployed young people by reducing social welfare payments. USI have called for further investment in a Youth Guarantee scheme and urge any young person not to take this new measure as...
USI welcomes budget decision that protects vulnerable students and families
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed the Government’s decision not to cut the student maintenance grant any further this year. USI President Joe O’Connor said: “This budget marks a turning point. After four cuts to the maintenance grant in four...
USI Confirms No Cut to Grant – Budget 2014 Live Blog
USI will be covering the 2014 Budget via liveblog right here. This should refresh automatically - there is no need to refresh the page.
Reach out to someone this World Mental Health Day, say USI
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have encouraged students to reach out to someone and avail of support this World Mental Health Day. A full listing of college support services is available on PleaseTalk.ie. Many Students’ Unions across the country are running...
Grant cut will cost millions, students warn TDs
Union of Students Ireland Press Release The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is warning TDs that every young person on the dole costs the State twice as much as a student on the grant. At a pre-budget briefing in Dublin today, USI President Joe O’Connor will show...
Students have rights when taking out credit
As more and more students turn to financial institutions to get loans for higher education, its important to know your rights as a consumer. Less than 50% of Irish consumers feel informed about their rights when taking out credit and most do not feel confident about...