Jan 22, 2014 | Campaigns, President, RELEASES, USI News
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...
Nov 1, 2013 | Campaigns, RELEASES
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...
Oct 15, 2013 | Budget, RELEASES
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...
Oct 4, 2013 | Campaigns, RELEASES
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...
Aug 26, 2013 | Academic Affairs, RELEASES
PRESS RELEASE Monday August 26th The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today joined with member Students’ Unions in Dublin to call for intervention and action, on the escalating student accommodation crisis facing students and their families in finding suitable...
