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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 of the Nakba, or ‘the Catastrophe,’ where Palestinians were expelled from their historic and ancestral land. Since then, ongoing actions have created over eight million refugees and over 800,000 internally displaced people through territorial fragmentation; segregation and control; dispossession of land and property; and denial of economic and social rights. The student movement has historically […]
[…]on from last year’s referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment which saw a whopping 26,979 students register to vote, USI are cautiously warning young people in Ireland not to become complacent and ensure they are on the register. If students need to change their address, they are advised to use the ‘Supplementary Change of Address’ form (RFA3). James Doorley, National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) Deputy Director said: “We know that at least 62,000 young people have turned 18 in the last 12 months, and therefore can now cast a vote in these upcoming elections. In total over 300,000 […]
[…](USI) today announced that Students’ Unions all over Ireland have directly registered 26,979 new student voters in the in the lead up to the referendum to remove the Eighth Amendment. Speaking about the voter registration drives, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “We’re not surprised to see so many new students registering to vote, it’s clear students want to vote on this issue. Our campaign is all about ensuring students are registered to vote and encouraging them to vote ‘Yes’ on May 25th to remove the Eighth Amendment for a more caring and compassionate Ireland. We have already registered over 18,000 […]
[…]rent hike at the Shanowen student accommodation site near DCU. Students are currently pay up to €7,000 for the academic year, with the rent looking to increase to €9,000 starting next term. USI is calling on the Government to introduce legislation to protect students from unfair rent hikes. Speaking ahead of the protest, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “This spike in rental costs is making student accommodation unaffordable for students, and is pushing them back into the already overcrowded private rental sector and away from third level institutions. By introducing a system of rent regulation to purpose built student accommodation […]
[…](USI). Polls opened on Thursday the 7th of December and closed on the same day. Final result was 97.8% of ITTSU voters saying yes to USI. Speaking after the result was announced, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “With decisions on higher education funding and the Technological Universities Bill coming down the line it’s great to see a resounding yes vote from ITTSU. ITTSU are strong activists on their campus and on a national level. We’re delighted that we will continue to work with ITTSU on national student issues.” Speaking at the count today, referendum campaign lead and Vice President for […]
[…]with the Union of Students in Ireland.” Joanne Smith, 1st year studying HRM, said, “It’s great to have our students represented at a national level so we can work to together and continue to fight for students’ rights and publicly funded education.” Petra McDonough, 4th year studying HRM, added, “It is really important for NCI to be a part of USI because we as a college have a lot to give and USI strengthens the voice of students, whether they come from a small or big college because it is stronger to stand as one.” Founded in 1959, USI is […]
[…]with the Union of Students in Ireland.” Joanne Smith, 1st year studying HRM, said, “It’s great to have our students represented at a national level so we can work to together and continue to fight for students’ rights and publicly funded education.” Petra McDonough, 4th year studying HRM, added, “It is really important for NCI to be a part of USI because we as a college have a lot to give and USI strengthens the voice of students, whether they come from a small or big college because it is stronger to stand as one.” Founded in 1959, USI is […]
[…]one. Often this means challenging the status quo or the way we always saw ‘the world’, and that can be unsettling, but it’s absolutely necessary. ‘I am honoured to receive this award with USI and thank those shortlisted for the work they do for students.’ Shortlisted for this award were, ‘Out in UL’, ‘GiG Soc (NUI Galway)’, ‘DCU LGBTA Society’. The GALAS were set up by GCN and the National LGBT Federation (NXF) to honour LGBT+ people and organisations for their contributions to Irish society. The awards are also to honour politicians, employers and others who are committed to advancing […]
[…]couches/floors and cars In two cases students stated they sleep on the streets 429 out of 7,000 homeless on the night Census 2016 was taken were students. Lease/license agreements and RTB 70% students in PBSA have a signed lease agreement 9 in 10 respondents have signed an agreement in digs-style accommodation Less than half of those who stay in privately rented accommodation, have signed a written contract 26% of students don’t know if their property has been registered with RTB (in privately rented accommodation) Cost of accommodation 75% of students pay for their own accommodation during term time 58% of […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today congratulated Leaving Certificate students on receiving their results urging important next steps to be taken after celebration. Today is a milestone in the lives of these students, and USI hopes that students have received the results that will see them enter third-level education. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Today is a tense and anxious day for Leaving Certificate students receiving their results. Remember, if you’re happy or disappointed with your results you should still be proud of your achievement of getting past one of the toughest moments of your education.” Prospective students […]
[…]behaviour, and there is not enough support and staff to help them. It’s well known that almost 75% of all mental disorders first emerge between the ages of 15 and 25, and USI’s research shows the demand and need exists to attend counselling services and other mental health services. The fact that new figures show only 93 extra staff have been hired so far this year is an outrage.” Mr Kerrigan went on to say, “Figures from Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland (PCHEI) 2014-15 report outlines over 50% of students’ studies were negatively impacted by mental health difficulties. This […]
[…]because of proximity to college, and based on the reasonable costs of accommodation. With 75% of students paying for their own accommodation during term time, USI sees digs has a remedy to the high cost of living for students. NCAD student Sam Casey said, ”Living at home is just too far from campus. It was extremely difficult in final year transporting materials for college. I looked for accommodation near college, but it was just too expensive, and too hard to find anything because of the student housing crisis”. The National Student Accommodation Strategy published last week allocated €160,000 to USI’s […]
[…]and USI Vice President for Equality and Citizenship participated in the 35th VHI women’s mini marathon in aid of the repeal coalition along with an incredible 140 other women. Last week, the Vice President for Welfare alongside Mental Health First Aid Ireland hosted the first of 4 training for student officers in University College Cork. USI secured funding earlier in the year from the HSE to train Officers the necessary skills in how to bets support people with mental health difficulties and distresses. Over 40 Officers were trained and certified. USI warmly welcomes the publication of a book edited by […]
[…]Vice President for Campaigns, Daniel Waugh said, “On Twitter, the campaign reached 294,790 people and made an overall impression of 1,357,345 with an average Engagement Rate of 1.8%. On Facebook, we reached 464,000 people and made an impression of 1,087,345. We also received €49,000 funding for a new staff member as a result of our digital campaigning. We got a total of 298 media mentions and overall readership of 26m. The power of using social media to your advantage is there and taking the opportunities presented to you can help”. Through Twitter, #HomesForStudy garnered national and local media attention by […]
[…]NUS-USI President and NUS UK VP for Society & Citizenship attended and spoke at NUS-USI’s ‘Big Gay Wedding’ outside Stormont in Belfast on Monday 22nd of May, on the 2nd Anniversary of the passing of the Marriage Equality Referendum in the Republic of Ireland. USI has issued guidance for students anxious to have a trouble-free departure from their current accommodation – and joined forces with Property Button to help prepare students make their next move hassle free. Read more here. USI announced the launch of a of a major European energy efficiency and energy saving programme for students in Ireland, […]
[…]met with the Higher Education Authority as part of an early-stage consultation into the HEA’s new strategic plan to 2021 This week, consultations were held regionally in NUIG (Galway Region), Waterford (Edmund Rice Resource Centre) and Dundalk (at the Dundalk Outcomers Centre). If you would like to particpate in the final youth consultation tomorrow (Saturday 20th) in Cork, please email equality@usi.ie! The Vice President for Welfare signed the Healthy Ireland network charter on behalf of USI. The launch was held in Dublin Castle and was addressed by the Taoiseach, Minister for Health and Minister for Health Promotion. See the full statement […]
[…]with Amnesty International on a ‘sit out’ event organised for next Wednesday 17th of May, on the day of Ibrahim’s 23rd proposed trial date. Please contact equality@usi.ie for more info on how to take […]
[…]2 of SUT is called SUT+ and will be held at Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union from 15 to 16 August 2017. This event combines training with a pressure simulation – an in-tray exercise designed to expose student leaders to some of the political and interpersonal pressures they will experience throughout their term of office. SUT+ unites student officers from across Ireland as members of the executive committee of the fictional Ballybreag Institute of Technology – a large college with many of the traits of a University in an IT setting. Trainees experience tough decision making, challenging and traumatic narratives […]
[…]Holiday weekend, which is a campaign run by current and former TCD students, and this year has 7 projects across 7 regions in Ireland identified as charity partners for youth mental health projects. Get involved by sharing online and giving a Euro this weekend! Check out the projects here: […]
[…](NStEP) to determine its programme of work for the coming year On April 6th, NStEP inducted 17 new institutions, bringing to 22 the total number of institutions and Students’ Unions involved in improving student engagement. USI posed for immediate ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as a decade has passed since its signing in Ireland on March 30th with delegates at USI Congress. See our photos here. The Vice President for Equality & Citizenship met with the board of ICOS (Irish Council for International Students) to discuss a collaborative event between ICOS and USI to […]
