USI supports Seanad Éireann motion to provide employment rights and protections to PhD researchers
The Union of Students in Ireland urges all Senators to support a motion aimed at securing the rights of PhD researchers, including addressing precarious contracts and proving a living wage for all involved in teaching and research in higher education institutions. USI...
USI stands firmly with Palestinian people on the 75th anniversary of the Nakba
The Union of Students in Ireland stands firmly with the Palestinian people on the 75th anniversary of the Nakba and reiterates its commitment to highlighting the systematic abuses faced by Palestinians at the hands of Israel. Today, May 15, is the anniversary...
USI Opening Statement in Joint Oireachtas Committee on Research and Innovation Bill 2023
USI Vice President for Postgraduate Affairs Waqar Ahmed presented to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education, Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science for pre-legislative scrutiny of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 on Tuesday, 9 May...
Living in Digs Survey 2023: win €100 One4All
This year more than previous years we have heard of a huge uptake in the amount of people living in “digs” or owner-occupied homes, due to the housing crisis and the availability of a tax relief implemented by the government. The aim of this survey is to see what kind...
USI responds to statement by National Women’s Council of Ireland on the horrific death of Geila Ibram
The Union of Students in Ireland is dismayed at yesterday’s statement by the National Women’s Council of Ireland on the killing of Geila Ibram in Limerick last week. USI was horrified at the awful killing of 27-year-old Geila and offer our sympathies to her young...
MTU Kerry Students’ Union President elected USI President for 2023-2024
Current MTU Kerry Students’ Union President, Chris Clifford has been elected President of the Union of Students in Ireland for 2023-2024. A Health and Leisure graduate hailing from Tralee, Chris was today elected by delegates representing students and Students’ Unions...
Placement Survey launched
A new survey for members having completed a placement has been launched by USI. The survey is maintained by the USI Vice President for Education, Clodagh McGivern, who may be contacted at education@usi.ie
USI expresses concerns about the delay and lack of engagement with postgraduate researchers by the national PhD review
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has expressed concerns about the delay in the ongoing national review of state support for PhD researchers which was due to be completed in early 2023, and the lack of engagement with postgraduate researchers to date. In October...
Student Placement Survey 2023
USI statement on the first anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy
On the first anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy, the Union of Students in Ireland is reiterating its stance that everyone in society has a role to play in ending femicide and all violence against women. USI remembers Ashling and the other 15 women who have...