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USI President John Logue is sending a batch of letters to Donegal County Councillors, urging them to support an upcoming Council motion on marriage equality. Logue has been ringing councillors as well. Please help us get this motion passed by contacting the councillors. Their contact details can be found […]
RTE Morning Edition: Emigration in Ireland (Skip to 1:05:30) 25/11/2013 or click here for short clip. Let’s hope the Government remember students when it comes to Budget sums 14/10/13 The Independent USI Launch No Campaign in the Seanad Referendum 11/09/13 Newstalk Students to Resist Cuts to Grants RTE 19/08/13 TV3 Ireland AM: USI President on College […]
USI end partnership with drinkaware.ie Newstalk Breakfast 26/11/13 USI Launch Student Mental Health Campaign with the help of Alan Quinlan 11/11/13 #OMGsti: Gonorrhoea is Trending Spin103.8 […]
USI Respond to College Times Article USI Respond to College Times Creep of the Week 26/11/13 USI End Partnership with DrinkAware.ie USI End partnership with drinkaware.ie The Independent 25/11/13 Students protest over third-level cutbacks RTE 01/10/13 USI News on […]
Friday 14 November 2014 [ujicountdown id=”Nominations” expire=”2014/11/14 18:00″ hide = “true”] USI Activist Academy 2014 will take place at Trinity College, Dublin. Attendance is free and open only to USI members. Book […]
Pat Kenny Newstalk: Internship Culture (Skip to 39.17 ) 02/12/2013 Say Something Survey Newstalk […]
The Global Undergraduate Awards is currently accepting submissions to the 25 categories of its 2019 programme, open to all students in graduation years 2018, 2019 and 2020. [closing date: 11th June, 2019] The programme is unique in offering global recognition for your undergraduate coursework, assessed by a panel of international academic experts. Winners also receive an all-expenses paid trip to The Global Undergraduate Summit in Dublin in November. All work must be anonymised and of a 2.1 grade or higher (predicted grades are accepted). See full guidelines and submit for free online […]
Why Research Matters is a postgraduate video competition run by the Union of Students in Ireland and sponsored by the Irish Research Council. The goal is to put the creative minds of the island’s postgraduate research community to work to produce a short video presentation about your research, and why it matters. While we all remain at home it can be difficult to maintain the same level of continuity with our work, so why not remind yourselves and the country about the value of what you do and how it may someday advance knowledge and change lives? This call opens […]
USI is proud to back the Blood For All campaign, which is calling for for an end to the ban on men who have sex with men donating blood for a year after sex. This should be done to end the unfair discrimination. However, would also help to tackle the shortage of donated blood available in Ireland right now // // // Tá AMLÉ ag tacú leis an bhfeachtas Blood For All atá ag iarraidh go gcuirfear deireadh leis an gcosc ar fir a mbíonn caidreamh collaí acu le fir eile fuil a dheonadh ar feadh bliain i ndiaidh chollaíochta. […]
On May 22nd, millions of Irish citizens will need to travel from their homes to local polling stations – but many people are registered far away from their work or study places. VoterMotor aims to match up voters with the best option for them to travel and vote. Offer Love a Lift We’ve partnered with the excellent GetThere.ie website – so if you’re heading home to vote, why not register your journey and bring someone else with you for the journey? Offer a lift here. Get there with GetThere.ie! Public Transport Irish Rail’s booking system means cheaper prices the earlier you […]
USI proudly announces 102 Students’ Union Officers from all over Ireland being trained from their national representative body. Students’ Union Training (SUT) took place from July 10th to July 14th in Athlone IT, and saw the highest attendance of Students’ Union officers from over 30 Students’ Unions. The training was in conjunction with NUS-UK and NUS-USI. SUT aims to introduce officers to their political leadership role with their Students’ Union and provide the skills and knowledge to enable officers to consider their leadership style and effectively influence and lead those around them. Within the course there are opportunities for officers […]
Press Release Today (Monday 11th November) the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launch ‘More Talk, More Action’ a national campaign to get Irish students talking about mental health with the help of former rugby star and mental health advocate Alan Quinlan in the National College of Ireland (NCI) at 11am. In partnership with Lyons Tea, See Change and St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, thousands of ‘Chats for Change’ packs will be distributed across college campuses nationwide. The ‘Chats for Change’ packs include two teabags and an innovative banner pen with tips on how to spark the conversation around mental health and contacts for useful support services. […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is calling on students to join this weekend’s National Demonstration for Palestine, which is being co-organised by the union, to show that students stand for peace and against apartheid in Gaza. USI has joined with the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other civil society organisations to organise the march from the Garden of Remembrance on Saturday, November 18 at 1pm. Organisers are hoping to bring record numbers to the streets, and USI wants students to show that we stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine and are calling for an end to the on-going […]
USI is calling on homeowners with a spare room in their home to open their door to students in need of accommodation. To promote the Homes For Study initiative, a major promotional campaign is now underway across Ireland. Home owners in areas such as Dublin, Galway, Cork, Limerick, Waterford will receive information in the post in the coming days in the form of a leaflet outlining the easy steps they can take to register their spare room. Speaking about ’Homes for Study’, USI President Siona Cahill said: “Digs are becoming a real affordable and viable alternative accommodation because of the […]
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, and USI is working with An Roinn Sláinte (The Department of Health) and drugs.ie to promote ways to keep our friends safe in the event of a drugs overdose. By knowing the signs and seeking prompt medical help for someone experiencing an overdose, you could save a friend’s life. We’ve teamed up to prepare new resources and information for students to help. You can see the new resources at […]
The local and European elections are just weeks away and the clock is ticking on the deadline the for inclusion on the supplementary register of electors (4 days away, Tuesday May 6th 2014). It is vital that young people ensure they are eligible to cast a ballot on Friday, May 23rd. Remember: It is a bank holiday this weekend so your local authority will be closed on Monday, May 5th. Below are the steps on how to get registered: Download the RFA2 form to fill out if you want to register to vote by clicking on either link below and saving. […]
Two Thirds of Students Get Susi College […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has today released an update to the homes.usi.ie website, which connects students to spare rooms across the country. Home owners can benefit from a tax free €12,000 ‘rent-a-room relief’ if they take on a lodger. Speaking as the site was released, USI President Kevin Donoghue was keen to stress the benefits of the system. “This site is designed to provide quality, affordable accommodation to students while easing the stress on the rental market as a whole. It will also help families who are struggling to make ends meet.” Donoghue made clear that, whilst the […]
Buy, Donate, Enjoy with Deal Effect Deal Effect is a fundraising platform and will soon offer daily student deals through email and social media every day. USI is one of the proud founding members of DealEffect.ie. Sign up and soon you will get great deals and donate 11% to USI and the Student Union of your choice. Be part of the buy to help revolution and get involved now by registering on www.dealeffect.ie Did you know that in the first half of 2013 there was €27 million spent on online daily deals in Ireland? If you were to take away 11% of that it […]
27 June 2016 Statement from Irish universities about UK Students and Fees: “In the period of uncertainty following the recent UK referendum to leave the European Union, the Irish universities collectively wish to reassure all UK students currently enrolled in an Irish university that they will continue to enjoy the same conditions as other EU students regarding fees and contributions, for the duration of their degree. The Irish universities also confirm that UK applicants planning to enter an Irish university in 2016 will likewise enjoy these same conditions as other EU students for the duration of their degree. As previously […]
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 choosing the credit agreement that best suits their needs. Out of the age group 18-35-year-olds only 25% are aware of the key rights that they are entitled to under the EU Consumer Credit Directive[1]. The five key rights granted to consumers when taking out credit are: the right to transparent advertising; the right to […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to announce its partnership with Zeminar – a new social enterprise created to bring all those invested in the development and well-being of young people to the RDS for three days, starting on the 11th October. Buy tickets here: http://www.zeminar.ie/tickets/ Zeminar is Ireland’s most inclusive event for young people between the ages of 15 and 20, and it will introduce them to some of the most influential powerhouse innovators in Ireland. USI President Annie Hoey will speak about the role young people play in shaping societal changes, entrepreneurship, leadership and equality, alongside other […]
You can claim up to €14,000 in tax-free rent per annum if you avail of the rent-a-room relief scheme. We are using homes.usi.ie to appeal to homeowners in all over Ireland to consider offering accommodation to students during term time, as it fears the cost of renting may lead to some students being “priced out” of an education. With rents increasing and accommodation being scarce, we want your help to tackle this issue. Got a questions? Check out our frequently asked questions. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) received a grant of €30,000 provided by the HEA to the Union of Students’ in Ireland […]
USI helping tens of thousands of students to get home to vote on May 25th The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today launched a new platform on studentsforchoice.ie called #VoterMotor giving student voters nationwide the opportunity to link up with other voters by arranging to travel together to their polling station on May 25th. Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “Students are the ones driving change. This carpooling campaign will help get students home to vote on Friday if they’re stuck for a lift. Millions of Irish citizens will need to travel from their homes to […]
The national student grant awarding body, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), has announced that its online application system, for new and renewal student grants, for the 2014/2015 academic year will open on Thursday 8th May, 2014, two weeks earlier than in 2013/2014. SUSI is entering its third year of operations. Last year SUSI made significant process and resource improvements resulting in a much more efficient and effective service. It processed over 92,000 applications with almost 60,000 students (new and renewal) receiving funding for the 2013/2014 academic year. It is expected that the number of applications to SUSI for the upcoming […]
USI URGES STUDENTS TO SUBMIT SUSI GRANT APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE DEADLINE AT MIDNIGHT ON SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is urging students and parents to submit their grant funding applications for the student grant awarding body, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) before the deadline at Saturday midnight, August 1st to ensure the opportunity to receive a student grant for their studies. USI President Kevin Donoghue said that “it is crucial that students apply for the SUSI grant but more importantly that they submit scanned copies of all the required supporting documentation required by SUSI, and […]
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 EC-funded programme run by IDEA, the Irish Development Education Association. The programme is called “Challenging the Crisis”. It aims to empower young people from the most indebted countries in Europe (Ireland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Slovenia and Portugal) to become active, to work together to identify and overcome the issues that are affecting them as a result of the economic crisis. As part of the programme, […]
Students asked ‘What makes you smile?’ for Mental Health Awareness Week 2012 The Union of Students in Ireland has partnered with HeadsUp.ie, ReachOut.com, and PleaseTalk.org to launch Mental Health Awareness Week 2012. This national campaign will be launched in the National College of Ireland (NCI), St Angela’s College Sligo and Institute of Technology Tralee on Monday November 12th at 12pm and will be run in colleges across the country. The theme for the campaign this year is positive mental health and the promotion of support services available to students and young people. The tagline of the campaign is ‘What […]
Gaisce – The President’s Award is a self-development programme for young people between the ages of 15-25, which is proven* to enhance confidence and wellbeing through participation in personal, physical, community and team challenges. It is a direct challenge from the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, to all young people to dream big and realise their potential. Gaisce is non-competitive and self-directed: participants progress along each award level (Bronze, Silver or Gold) choosing personal, physical and community activities they wish to undertake and taking part in an adventure journey also. A trained adult mentor, their President’s Award Leader (PAL), […]
Why Research Matters is a postgraduate video competition run by the Union of Students in Ireland and sponsored by the Irish Research Council. The goal is to put the creative minds of the island’s postgraduate research community to work to produce a short video presentation about your research, and why it matters. Here our Vice President for Postgraduate Affairs, Sara Dowling, breaks down the Open Call criteria with some tips to include. While we all remain at home it can be difficult to maintain the same level of continuity with our work, so why not remind yourselves and the country about […]
For the Government to restore grants for student teachers’ attendance at mandatory Gaeltacht courses. Students starting their programme of initial primary teacher education since the 2012/13 academic year have been required to self-fund fees relating to three weeks of mandatory Gaeltacht placement. These costs had previously been covered by a €637 state grant for the three-week placements. With roughly 1350 participants, the overall cost of the grant was in the region of €860,000 per annum. In May 2012, a Gaeltacht Placement Working Group report to the Teaching Council warned that the withdrawal of government funding for student teacher placement was […]
Our friends at Vodafone are offering tickets to this Thursday’s sold-out Strypes gig at Dublin’s Academy. The Strypes provide the music to their new ad spot. If you’d like the chance to win the tickets, just go to our Facebook page, watch the video and tell us on FB where they met that girl. We really can’t make it simpler than that. Terms and Conditions If you don’t like the Terms and Conditions below, please don’t enter the competition. We like good deals for students and we want to make students aware of them. The companies we run competitions for aren’t […]
What is the USI Rent Book & Accommodation Guide? The USI Rent Book & Accommodation Guide is a useful source of information for students moving out of home and renting during college with checklists, tips, space to record inventory and space top keep a record of rent paid. Where do I get my free copy of the USI Rent Book? Please visit your local Students’ Union for your FREE copy or you can read the online copy on http://issuu.com/theusi/docs/rentbook2012 Where will I find accommodation? If you are moving away from home and you’re not sure where to look for accommodation, there […]
This is the Student Accommodation and Finance Guide 2014 from the Union of Students in Ireland. The details in the document apply to all students – and USI members can pick up a copy from their Students’ Union when the term begins. USI Accommodation & Finance Guide by […]
General: Nominations for the USI officer board elections are open. For information as to how to participate, click here. Nominations close on Monday the 20th of February. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. President of NUS-USI Fergal McFerran, President of NUS Malia Bouattia and President of USI Annie Hoey met in Dublin and issued a joint statement calling for candidates in the Northern Ireland Assembly election to focus on building a stable future which delivers hope and opportunity for students and young people. Policy and Campaigns: Assisted National […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has raised concerns over the spending of students’ and taxpayers money in light of the RTÉ Investigates documentary aired last night. USI President Annie Hoey said, “Students and the taxpayer fund our higher education institutions. It is crucial that we have trust in their governance. Students in Ireland currently pay the second highest fees in Europe and now we are concerned how these fees are being spent. Before there can be any decision made on a new model to fund higher education we must have full faith that good governance and accountability procedures […]
The USI Equality Campaign is the national student led equality campaign. The campaign has five major focuses: Students with Disabilities, Gender Equality, International Students, LGBT Students and Mature Students. The campaign aims to support students by breaking down stereotypes and fighting discrimination within the third-level education system. International In Ireland, overseas students continue to make up a growing vibrant, multiculturally diverse community. As part of the USI Equality campaign, we aim to work on equality of oportunities for all students regardless of their country of origin. The USI Equality and Citizenship Officer sits on the Board of Directors of […]
USI is sad to learn of the decision of the High Court today (27/03/2020) to place Usit Travel into liquidation. The travel company, which can trace its lineage back to its formation by the Union of Students in Ireland in the 1960s, is an important part of Irish life and has played a vital part in students’ experiences of travel for decades. Whilst USI has had no formal relationship with Usit Travel for a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. […]
USI is sad to learn of the decision of the High Court today (27/03/2020) to place Usit Travel into liquidation. The travel company, which can trace its lineage back to its formation by the Union of Students in Ireland in the 1960s, is an important part of Irish life and has played a vital part in students’ experiences of travel for decades. Whilst USI has had no formal relationship with Usit Travel for a number of years, we enjoy working with the firm and hope that the legacy of this cornerstone of the Irish travel market can yet be saved. […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is alerting young people ahead of the end of exam parties and summer festivals of the risky business involved in taking novel and unknown drugs. In particular, people need to be aware and educated on novel drugs currently circulating which have recently seen some students become ill and hospitalised. Denise McCarthy, USI Deputy President/VP Welfare said: “We share the same concerns as UCD Students’ Union for the safety and well-being of students. Our thoughts are with those who have been hospitalised and we hope they make a speedy recovery. We ask others who might […]
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 unemployed came together to protest the cuts to Jobseeker’s Allowance for those under 26. The stunt played on the derogatory comments made by government Ministers that young people should not be “at home watching a flat-screen television seven days a week”. On one side of the image, characters depicting the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister for Social […]
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 been discussed among Students’ Union Officers nation-wide for quite some time. USI will develop a student alcohol awareness campaign independently through working with other bodies that are not funded by a self-regulating drinks industry. USI President Joe O Connor, said: “The ‘Arthurs Day’ festival by Diageo further deepened our concerns regarding the credibility of Drinkaware’s alcohol […]
For the Government to ring-fence funding of €37.5m annually and to put emphasis on local 24/7 crisis intervention services. USI calls on the Government to produce a detailed, time-lined action plan to continue the reform of mental health supports improving the mental health of the whole population in line with A Vision for Change (2006), Healthy Ireland Framework (2013) and Connecting for Life (2015). This will require adequate funding, structures for good governance and oversight in place. The implementation of a 24/7-intervention service within our health service and local communities is important, and should be a priority alongside annual ring […]
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 events and campaigns today to mark World Mental Health Day, and Welfare Officers in Students’ Unions are available to listen and offer peer support to any students in need of help. Following the hugely successful Mental Health Reform campaign where 21,000 people signed a petition calling on Minister Kathleen Lynch to ensure the €35m of funding committed for […]
General: USI are featured on the Governance Code website as being ‘On the Journey’. Please see: http://www.governancecode.ie/registry.html. Completed the USI democratic review after public consultations with membership. Completed the USI constitution review after public consultations with membership. Nominations for the USI officer board elections are open. For information as to how to participate, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. Policy and Campaigns: The Vice President for Equality & Citizenship was appointed by the National Youth Council of Ireland to the National Government oversight committee of the LGBT Youth Strategy […]
If you have not already registered with Deal Effect, it’s time to register your Students’ Union with the service in order to ensure that revenue from sales are correctly channelled directly to your SU. What is a trickle now could turn into a revenue stream in the future – and your members will directly benefit from good deals. Why? The Video below will explain (refresh page if not displaying correctly). Registration Process 1. Log on to http://www.dealeffect.ie/charities/new and complete the form (as shown below). If your SU does not have a Facebook or Twitter page, leave blank. (although we recommend […]
For the Government to overturn the decision in Budget 2014 to impose the new pro-rata Student Contribution and reinstate the State contribution to remove apprenticeship fees. The decision taken in Budget 2014 to impose a new pro-rata Student Contribution fee and for SOLAS to cease making payment to the Institutes of Technology of 70% of the fee is a burden on student apprentices. The decision should be reversed in order to foster the growth of apprenticeships and reach targets set out by the Department of Education and Skills . Institutes of Technology levied the student contribution in respect of apprentices since 2004, […]
PRESS RELEASE Thursday, January 10, 2013 For Immediate Publication At 2pm today, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched its ‘Say Something’ online survey on students’ experiences of violence. USI is conducting this survey with the support of Cosc – the National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the extent and nature of violence experienced by third level students. This survey also seeks to establish how safe or unsafe students feel in different environments. Regardless of whether or not a student has experienced any kind of violence […]
Targeted Cuts will be met with Targeted Voting […]
GAA gloves launched to promote LGBT+ rights Member unions of NUS-USI are launching an initiative called Share the gLove to promote LGBT+ rights by creating rainbow GAA gloves. The glove displays part of the rainbow flag, adopted by the LGBT+ community. Research shows that depression affects LGBT people at higher rates than the heterosexual population, and it is hoped that this initiative could help improve wellbeing too. All profits from the sale of the gloves will go to two charities. 50% of the profit will go to Aware NI and the other 50% will go to the Rainbow Project. Ruairí […]
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For the Government to commit to increasing the threshold and allocation given through the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) grant scheme. The DIT Campus Life survey details the on average the total cost to attend third level education in Dublin, with the total cost coming around to €11,000 per annum. While USI expresses its gratitude in extending and increasing eligibility for grants in recent years – especially in Budget 2017 towards postgraduates. Unfortunately these measures don’t go far enough. With the maintenance grant ranging from €30 per month on the lowest to €120 on highest non-adjacent grant, this is not […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed the allocation of €49,000 in support of the appointment of a Student Housing Project Manager to help identify additional student housing, including ‘digs’ and lodgings in private homes, as the next academic year approaches. Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Simon Coveney, and Minister for Housing and Urban Renewal, Damien English, announced the allocation of the funds after launching Rebuilding Ireland, the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness; and after USI re-launched its website, homes.usi.ie, a website where homeowners can sign up to let spare bedrooms to students for the […]
On January 17, 2019 – Margrethe Vestager, together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition will host an international conference titled Shaping Competition Policy in the Era of Digitisation in Brussels. The aim is to discuss and identify ways to address the implications of the digital change on competition policy. The conference will be webstreamed in English, French and German, students would find it most beneficial to follow the following discussions on four issues: Competition, Data and Artificial Intelligence; Digital Platforms’ Market Power; Competing with data – a business perspective; Preserving Digital Innovation. We encourage students throughout Europe and beyond […]
Third level students across Ireland are encouraged to participate in the world’s first LGBTI+ Youth Strategy being conducted by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs under the direction of Minister Katherine Zappone and chaired independently by journalist Una Mullally. The Union of Students in Ireland along with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA), National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and BelongTo, are promoting the event to young people between 15-24 to get involved and ensure they are part of shaping the LGBTI+ Youth Strategy for Ireland. To participate online via spunout.ie, just click here: https://tinyurl.com/IrishLGBTIStrategy To participate […]
The Union of Students in Ireland have launched the National Accommodation Survey 2018, this survey takes 7 minutes and will provide useful data to make a positive impact in the current student accommodation crisis in Ireland. Take the survey now: LINK TO […]
Union of Students in Ireland (USI) & Mental Health Reform have joined forces to ask voters to help make mental health a priority this May. 4MentalHealth is a 4 week campaign, with 4 key actions local candidates can take, if elected,to improve people’s mental health and well-being. The 2014 Local Elections represent an important opportunity to keep mental health on the agenda between now and the elections on 23rd May. FOUR KEY ACTIONS: Local elected representatives can promote good mental health and ensure the social inclusion of those with mental health difficulties by: 1. Demanding improved community-based mental health services locally for children and adults, […]
USI is a member of The European Students’ Union (ESU). ESU is the umbrella organisation of 44 National Unions of Students (NUS) from 38 countries. The NUSes are open to all students in their respective country regardless of political persuasion, religion, ethnic or cultural origin, sexual orientation or social standing. Its member organisations are also student-run, autonomous, representative and operate according to democratic principles. The aim of ESU The aim of ESU is to represent and promote the educational, social, economic and cultural interests of students at European level towards all relevant bodies and in particular the European Union, […]
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 across many campaigns since the 1970’s, including decriminalisation in 1993. USI has been a vocal supporter of marriage equality for many years, re-affirmed by a unanimous mandate from USI Congress 2012. USI launched its Student Elector Registration Database (SERD) earlier this year. This will be used to mobilise students to vote in upcoming elections and referenda, […]
The Union of Students in Ireland and the National Women’s Council’s Y-Factor Project have teamed up to bring you GenCon 2014. The event is free of charge and we have limited accommodation availability. It is taking place on Friday February 28th at 17:30 – Saturday, March 1st 2014 at 17:00 (GMT). Lunch wil be provided on the Saturday. The event will take place in NUI Galway with introductions and registrations on the Friday (28th of February) and the conference itself taking place on Saturday, March 1st. Modules will include Heteronormativity, Pro-Choice Activism, Trans* Activism and modules relating to reproductive health rights, men’s health and […]
As a worker, you have rights in relation to pay, hours of work and time off. Please see below information via http://www.workplacerelations.ie/ Hours of Work The maximum an employee should work in an average working week is 48 hours. This working week average should be calculated over a four-month period. There are, however, some exceptions to this average period. Breaks Employees are entitled to; A daily rest period of 11 consecutive hours per 24 hours A weekly rest period of 24 consecutive hours per seven days, following a daily rest period A 15-minute break if working 4.5 hours. A 30-minute break […]
The USI Guide to Budget 2013 is available to download here: USI Guide to Budget 2013 And to read online (Flash enabled devices only) here: [issuu width=420 height=272 embedBackground=%23000000 backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=121205201047-ef31a25266c34cf09d67080da652b001 name=usibudget2013internaldocument__1_ username=theusi tag=budget unit=px […]
USI is supporting and promoting the Being Young and Irish seminars being held by President Higgins. Young Irish people are invited to make submissions on the changes they would make to Ireland. USI and our member Students’ Unions are calling on Irish students to be part of this initiative and to take charge of change for the next generation. Go to www.president.ie/youngandirish for more details on how to make a […]
The Union of Students in Ireland 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. With the exam season coming to an end, it’s important to prepare to vacate your accommodation in good order – giving the owner nothing to complain about – and more importantly making sure you get that all-important deposit back. There are seven simple steps that everyone should follow to return the place in order and avoid any deposit deductions: make sure you’ve […]
For the Government to reverse the decision taken in Budget 2011 and decrease the qualifying criteria for the non-adjacent rate of the grant from 45km to 24km. The current qualifying distance of 45km intends to take into account a reasonable distance which students may commute on a daily basis. However this puts many students at an disadvantage – especially those from outside major urban areas for various reasons. Reasons include some rural public transport links are poor to the point that students miss early or late lectures Example: Birr Co. Offaly, population 5,800 is 40km from its nearest third level […]
USI and Maynooth Students’ Union will host the 2012 Mature Students Convention at NUI Maynooth on 13 October 2012 Register Here The event is a good networking opportunity for mature students and mature students’ societies. There will be training provided on issues such as time management, budgeting, minding your mental health, running a mature students society and opportunities for mature students to give feedback on how their issues can be best represented. Lunch will be provided and registration is €10, payable on the […]
The coronavirus outbreak is a particularly challenging time for third level students. In addition to being worried about coronavirus, you may be stressed about exams, finances, or your accommodation situation. Dealing with all of this and adapting to a new routine can be tough. You may be drinking differently at home than you would in a social setting. Yet alcohol can make stressful times feel even worse, affecting the quality of our sleep, making our immune system less effective, and impacting on our relationships with others. Due to the rapid changes in our lives as a result of the pandemic, […]
The partners of the National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) are seeking applications for the position of Development Coordinator on a fixed-term contract to 31st December 2021. The National Student Engagement Programme (NStEP) was launched in 2016 to develop a national vision for enhancing and embedding student engagement within higher education. NStEP is a joint initiative of the Union of Students of Ireland (USI), the Higher Education Authority (HEA), and Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). NStEP develops and supports student engagement in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Student engagement is underpinned by the principle of “student as partner”. Role The Development Coordinator […]
USI will be covering the 2014 Budget via liveblog right here. This should refresh automatically – there is no need to refresh the […]
SAVES2 is an international campaign aimed at third-level students, targeting a measurable and significant reduction in energy use amongst students. The programme was borne of a brilliant idea in the UK, which was championed by the National Union of Students. In 2017, Ireland joined an international coalition of universities from around Europe, to bring SAVES “Student Switch Off” to four Universities in Ireland. Staff hall of fame Key to the future success of the Student Switch Off are the students and staff working in accommodation and energy efficiency in Universities across Ireland, backed by a tiny team of staff inside […]
SAVES2 is an international campaign aimed at third-level students, targeting a measurable and significant reduction in energy use amongst students. The programme was borne of a brilliant idea in the UK, which was championed by the National Union of Students. In 2017, Ireland joined an international coalition of universities from around Europe, to bring SAVES “Student Switch Off” to four Universities in Ireland. Staff hall of fame Key to the future success of the Student Switch Off are the students and staff working in accommodation and energy efficiency in Universities across Ireland, backed by a tiny team of staff inside […]
USI Launch 21 Day Energy Saving Challenge in GMIT 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and SSE Airtricity have partnered up to challenge students to make better environmental actions over the next 21 days. The three-week event also marks the beginning of a sustainability partnership between USI and SSE Airtricity. The 21 Day Challenge aims to inform and empower students to make more sustainable choices in their everyday lives. Making small changes to daily habits, for example when making tea only boil the amount of […]
PRESS RELEASE Monday, April 15, 2013 For Immediate Publication The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcomed the recommendation of the Constitutional Convention on marriage equality yesterday, as 79% voted in favour of the Government taking action to provide equal access to civil marriage. 81% also voted in favour of providing protections for same-sex families and their children. The Government will publish its decision on what it will do with the recommendation within four months, including a decision on whether or not a referendum will be held on the issue. USI was one of the most prominent groups at the […]
Groups urge young people to register to vote and call for a National Voter Registration Day A coalition of youth groups consisting of National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and SpunOut.ie are calling on young people to make sure that they are registered to vote in the upcoming local, European and by-elections. With the deadline for inclusion on the supplementary register of electors just 5 days away (May 6th), it is essential that young people move to ensure they are eligible to cast a ballot on May 23rd. Large numbers […]
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 health campaign this week in collaboration with Durex, MSD and Think Contraception. The campaign, which will be rolled out in campuses across Ireland will be officially launched in the National College of Ireland (NCI) today at 12 noon. 45,000 SHAG packs will be distributed to college campuses nationwide. Each pack contains a condom, a sachet of lubricant and a […]
For the Government to commit to part-time and further education students receiving the same supports that would be available to full-time students in similar circumstances and make a hardship fund available for students who are studying part-time and in further education. A number of support funds, including the Fund for Student with Disabilities, the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) and the Maintenance Grant are only available for students studying on a full-time basis in recognised Higher Education Institution. Part-time students are currently not able to avail of the same supports (despite the National Access strategy recommendations). The same restrictions apply to […]
The launch of the USI Rent Book is featured in the national newspapers today. Coverage of the launch, including a large photo were published in both the The Irish Times and The Irish Independent. Thanks to all in IADT Students’ Union for their help with hosting the launch. Here’s the book. Paper copies are available from all USI member students’ unions in the Republic of Ireland [issuu width=550 height=374 embedBackground=%23000000 titleBarEnabled=true backgroundColor=%23222222 documentId=120820110850-9400444116084baab18b794a25b30a3a name=rentbook2012 username=theusi tag=accommodation unit=px […]
President Michael D. Higgins is to meet with representatives from the Union of Students in Ireland and its member Students’ Unions tomorrow in Áras an Uachtaráin at 4.30pm. The meeting is intended to give student representatives a chance to discuss the President’s Being Young and Irish 2012 initiative. The Being Young and Irish 2012 initiative seeks to advance the national discourse on inclusion by harnessing the power of young people, enabling them to participate and be more involved. The President is inviting young people aged 17 – 26 to contribute practical suggestions for the improvement of Irish society through an online consultation […]
General Nominations for the USI officer board elections are open. For information as to how to participate, click here. We’re also reviewing our constitution and want to hear what our members think. More information available here. Other work This afternoon, the VP Welfare and VP Academic Affairs met with SUSI to review a proposed new online learning module to help sabbatical officers help students with grant applications. NUS-USI has launched an info hub for voter registration for the upcoming Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Also on the website is advice and guidance for international students about voting. Today USI is […]
“We expect this number to rise. We’re not finished yet” says USI President The Union of Students in Ireland (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 […]
If you want your voice to be heard regarding the future direction of broadcasting in Ireland, now is the time to take action. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) launched a public consultation yesterday 27th August on its three year strategy. The full draft strategy is available from the BAI website and you can respond to the draft statement online, email or via post by the 22nd of October. The new strategy will cover 2014-2016 and in it the BAI set out its three year objectives and the manner in which they want to engage with the public and the general broadcasting sector. The […]
Minister Bruton Launches USI 21 Day Challenge with a Smart Brew – The average Irish person consumes 1,460 cups of tea per year- make sure you always boil just the amount of water you need SSE Airtricity and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have partnered up to challenge students to make better environmental actions over the next 21 days. Richard Bruton, T.D., Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment was in attendance to help Ireland’s students go green by taking part in a special ‘green’ challenge at the DCU campus. The three-week event also marks the beginning of […]
The Mature Students Convention is open to all mature students in Ireland. The convention will include a number of workshops that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of mature students. The purpose of the convention is two fold. First, it is intended to provide mature students with vital information and skills which will help them to lead a fulfilling and successful time in college. Second, the convention will give mature students the opportunity to network with others from all over the country. The convention will cost €10 per attendee. This will cover the cost of convention materials and lunch. […]
OMG: Gonorrhoea…It’s Trending New campaign aims to get Gonorrhoea prevention messages trending on Twitter #OMGsti Union of Students Ireland (USI), Dublin AIDS Alliance, SpunOut.ie, the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme and Think Contraception, are aiming to tackle the rise in Gonorrhoea cases with a new social media campaign. Between 2011 and 2012 there was a 33% increase in Gonorrhoea cases, and young men and women aged 17 to 29 years have been identified as a particular at risk group. The tongue-in-cheek style of key messages for the campaign will help with getting the information across to young adults in both a humorous […]
OMG: Gonorrhoea…It’s Trending New campaign aims to get Gonorrhoea prevention messages trending on Twitter #OMGsti Union of Students Ireland (USI), Dublin AIDS Alliance, SpunOut.ie, the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme and Think Contraception, are aiming to tackle the rise in Gonorrhoea cases with a new social media campaign. Between 2011 and 2012 there was a 33% increase in Gonorrhoea cases, and young men and women aged 17 to 29 years have been identified as a particular at risk group. The tongue-in-cheek style of key messages for the campaign will help with getting the information across to young adults in both a humorous […]
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday, March 13, 2013 For Immediate Publication USI President John Logue responded today to critical statements made by PayPal’s Louise Phelan about the quality of graduates coming from Ireland’s third-level institutions. John Logue, President of the Union of Students in Ireland said: “The statements made by Louise Phelan on the quality of Irish graduates seem to be based almost entirely on anecdotal evidence and hearsay, with no reference whatsoever to research carried out in this area. The overwhelming evidence suggests that Irish graduates are not lazy, they have realistic expectations as regards what to expect in an entry […]
Help us set a new World Record – show the world how big our heart is! The Union of Students in Ireland will hold a world record attempt on 25 April at Smithfield Square, Dublin 7.* Online event registration for Big Love – USI marriage equality World Record Attempt powered by Eventbrite The event will consist of an attempt to form a large number of people into the shape of a heart. There is no current record for this feat, though similar records have been attempted and set. We want hundreds in our heart – and we’re looking for a […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Northern Union of Students (NUS-USI) launched their campaign today for equal access to civil marriage. Students’ Union Officers from across the island have gathered in Dublin City University this week for their annual Students’ Union Training (SUT). Both USI and NUS-USI are committed to campaigning for a yes vote in the spring 2015 referendum and USI has a clear mandate to register and mobilise students to vote. USI has also recently called for reform to the voter registration process in Ireland to create a facility for online voter registration and […]
The art is not in making money, but in keeping it. The cost of going to college is increasing and it often comes as a shock to students and their families. The cost of going to college is increasing and it often comes as a shock to students and their families. Many students experience financial hardship while at college, try not to worry- help is available. College is a very expensive period of your life and one in which can incur a lot of debt. While at college, be aware of the financial aids available to you, contact your local […]
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 tuition fees plus student contribution charge. If you are receiving a grant it will be frozen for your ‘repeat year’, however you will be eligible again for the second year should you satisfy the criteria. Contact your local Students’ Union for guidance & advice. Check the CAO website for further information […]
For the Government to begin the phased restoration of the SAF to €11m over the next three Budgets. USI welcomes the additional allocation of €1million in the Budget 2016, but it is clear that this figure does not meet the needs required of SAF in our HEIs and a phased increase is needed. Students apply for student assistance to help with either temporary or ongoing financial difficulties that put them at risk of dropping out of college. The SAF provides an alternative source of funding for higher education students in addition to the student grant (SUSI) and often assists students […]
USI President Kevin Donoghue The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has joined forces with the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) as part of its #EducationIs coalition to campaign against the erosion of the publicly funded higher education system, and safeguard higher education for the next generation. The ‘I Value Higher Education’ campaign invites students, their families and teachers to sign the petition on http://chn.ge/1R6NBXz “USI is proud to join with TUI on the ‘I Value Higher Education’ campaign which seeks to promote the value of higher education in Irish society.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. “The campaign acknowledges higher […]
The Union of Students in Ireland says that the Leaving Cert isn’t a measure of who you are as a person. USI President Kevin Donoghue says that it’s important to keep the results in context. “The important thing is to keep in mind that while it will be an exciting morning for some people, there are options available there if things don’t work out your way. “It is important to remember, no matter how good or bad it is tomorrow, the Leaving Cert isn’t a measure of who you are as a person or how capable you are as an […]
Union of Students in Ireland statement The abusive leaking and sharing of sexual images and videos without consent is condemned by the Union of Students in Ireland and we are encouraging the victims involved to use the range of services available if needed at this time or in future. USI is also calling for legislation to make image-based sexual abuse illegal to be implemented immediately to protect individuals from such future incidents of non-consensual sharing and publication. While this behaviour is sexual abuse, it is not currently illegal in Ireland and there is no legal protection in place for those […]
HSE to make condoms and sexual health information freely available to third level students nationally Today, Tuesday, November 5th 2019, the Minister for Health launched the roll-out of the National Condom Distribution Service (NCDS) in third level settings, in Trinity College, Dublin. From today, third-level institutions can order free condom dispensers from the HSE, which will enable the provision of free condoms and sexual health information to students on campuses nationwide. Information leaflets will be made available with the condom dispensers, which will outline to students how to use condoms correctly, and will emphasise the importance of using condoms consistently and […]
USI President, Kevin Donoghue, and Paddy Guiney The Student summit launch party kicked off in the Bank of Ireland innovation centre on the 22nd October at 6pm to launch over 40 start up jobs for students, over 20 development workshops for young entrepreneurs, and the student summit start up pitch which is putting the finest student start ups head-to-head for a cash prize, working office space and mentoring with Enterprise Ireland. The Student Summit 2016 will include key speakers such as Feilim Mac An Iomaire, the PR and Media Relations Manager at Paddy Power; Humans of Dublin, […]
Register now for tonight’s free Chats for Change Mental Health webinar Starting at 7pm tonight, Thursday 13 November 2014. A conversation about Mental health, where you can go for advice and help, the Chats for Change campaign and a Q&A session will take place. The webinar gives students an opportunity to engage in a conversation about their mental health in the privacy of their own home, at a convenient time. It promises to be a great event, so sign up now! To take part in the webinar, please sign up and register here. The Chats for Change campaign takes place […]
Union of Students in Ireland calls for home owners to consider taking students as lodgers Summary: Major USI drive to encourage home owners to take on students Photo and Interview Opportunity at 11.30am on Wednesday 6 August at St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre. Serious shortage of accommodation placing student study and graduate targets at risk Free website resource puts home owners and students in touch The Union of Students in Ireland has begun a major push and information drive to encourage home-owners in Dublin to consider housing a student during term-time. The call out is necessary as the student population in […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is launching a Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign in collaboration with the HSE 11-14th February, including distribution of 30,000 ‘SHAG Packs’, as well focusing on tackling growing STI rates, education on consensual sex, and all-options supports for unplanned pregnancies. MEDIA DIARY/PHOTOCALL NOTE: Date: Monday, 11th February Location: TU Dublin, Kevin Street (the Annex). Time: 10am Photocall will include: USI, HSE, HIV Ireland, IFPA, NWCI, DRCC This Monday 11th February ahead of Valentine’s Day, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are set to launch the highly anticipated National Campaign […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is launching a Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign in collaboration with the HSE 11-14th February, including distribution of 30,000 ‘SHAG Packs’, as well focusing on tackling growing STI rates, education on consensual sex, and all-options supports for unplanned pregnancies. MEDIA DIARY/PHOTOCALL NOTE: Date: Monday, 11th February Location: TU Dublin, Kevin Street (the Annex). Time: 10am Photocall will include: USI, HSE, HIV Ireland, IFPA, NWCI, DRCC This Monday 11th February ahead of Valentine’s Day, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are set to launch the highly anticipated National Campaign […]
Following from today’s news of a young female student reporting an alleged rape to the Gardai,USI (Union of Students in Ireland) and the Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) want to remind people never to be afraid to report incidents to the Gardai, no matter what the circumstances. Denise McCarthy Deputy President/VP Welfare USI said: ‘Having sex with someone who cannot consent, because they are too drunk or are in fear, is rape. USI’s recent ‘Say Something’ study showed victims do not report incidents of sexual violence because they thought that they would be blamed for what happened (22 per cent). Additionally, in over […]
More Talk, More Action Today the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are delighted to launch it’s Mental Health Strategy 2014-2017 which passed unanimously at USI Congress 2014. Click http://bit.ly/1qOSZkE to read our strategy. A big thank you to our member Students’ Unions who aided in its development and we also extend our gratitude to Headstrong – The National Centre for Youth Mental Health, See Change, 3TS – Turn The Tide of Suicide and Student Sport Ireland for their valuable input. Denise McCarthy, USI Deputy President/VP for Welfare 2013/14 said: “It is with great pleasure and hope that I present the USI Mental Health Strategy 2014-2017 ‘More Talk, More Action’. […]
On the 25th of Mat 2017, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) scooped up the award for Best Zero Budget Social Media Campaign sponsored by SpunOut.ie at the Social Media Awards Ireland in the RDSwith USI’s housing campaign #HomesForStudy. This is the second year in a row winning this headline award. USI were finalists in the Best Twitter Campaign and Best Twitter Account for a Non-Profit categories at the night. USI President Annie Hoey said, “#HomesForStudy is a campaign that used social media to help students without homes find a place to live during college. Matching students up with homeowners with spare […]
What is the Seanad Register? The Seanad Éireann Register published on 1st June each year is a list of the names, addresses and qualifications of NUI graduates who may vote in Seanad Éireann elections (NUI constituency). The Seanad Register may be used only for electoral purposes. There is an Edited Seanad Éireann Register which may be used for commercial purposes. Both registers are available for purchase. See more information here. Who is on the Register? NUI graduates, other than honorary graduates, who are citizens of Ireland and who have claimed to be registered as voters. Registration on the register is […]
What is the Seanad Register? The Seanad Éireann Register published on 1st June each year is a list of the names, addresses and qualifications of NUI graduates who may vote in Seanad Éireann elections (NUI constituency). The Seanad Register may be used only for electoral purposes. There is an Edited Seanad Éireann Register which may be used for commercial purposes. Both registers are available for purchase. See more information here. Who is on the Register? NUI graduates, other than honorary graduates, who are citizens of Ireland and who have claimed to be registered as voters. Registration on the register is […]
The Union of Students in Ireland and the Higher Education Authority Working Group has recommended that students are more involved in the decision making processes in higher education. USI said that for appropriate developments and progress to be made in higher education students should be involved in the decision-making process because it affects them more than anyone else. The HEA has published a report today of the Working Group on Student Engagement in Higher Education. The Working Group was established by the HEA in 2014 to develop a set of principles to assist higher education institutions in enhancing […]
General: Last week USI held the Student Achievement Awards Ireland in Dublin Castle with loads of awards handed out to incredible student leaders. Tag yourself in the photos! USI have been nominated for 3 awards at the Social Media Awards Ireland for: Best Non-Profit/Organisation Twitter account, Best Business Twitter Campaign and Zero Budget Social Media Campaign. See the full list of nominations here: http://sockies.ie/2017-nominations/ USI President and Vice President for BMW Region attended the NUS Conference. Policy and Campaigns: This week the USI encouraged students to engage in a campaign to call for Ibrahim Hallawa’s release from imprisonment in Egypt. On […]
For the Government to rule out any possible introduction of an income contingent loan scheme and to reduce the Student Contribution Charge by a minimum of €250 and invest €1.26bn into higher education over the next decade. Budget 2018 can reduce the financial burden on families until the deliberation of the Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills has concluded. The Student Contribution Charge jumped from €1500 to €2000 in Budget 2011 and continued to increase in increments of €250 until it reached €3000 in 2015. A decrease in fee level would come at a relatively small cost to the state […]
Today sees the launch at University College Dublin Students’ Union, Waterford Institute of Technology Students Union, University College, Cork Students’ Union, St Angela’s College Sligo Students’ Union and Queen’s University Belfast Students’ Union of Ireland’s first LGBT ally campaign. [tabgroup] [/tabgroup] Who should I contact about the campaign? The USI Equality and Citizenship Officer for 2012-2013 is Laura Harmon. Laura can be contacted at laura.harmon@usi.ie for any questions on the […]
Mr Leo Varadkar T.D. Minister for Social Protection Department of Social Protection, Government Office Store Street, Dublin 1 9th August 2016 Dear Minister, We write with reference to the now well-publicised decision of your department to refuse the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) to Erica Fleming, a homeless single parent who is currently raising her daughter in a hotel. As you know, education has a transformative quality. Education takes people out of poverty and dependence and gives them options in multiple fields of employment. Education quite literally changes lives. We are asking that Erica have the opportunity that […]
Thousands of guides to be distributed to students across Ireland to help them manage their money effectively, know their rights and settle into college life The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will launch a new Guide to Student Life today in Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), National University of Galway (NUIG) and Institute of Technology, Carlow (IT Carlow) with support from the PRTB (Private Residential Tenancies Board). This comprehensive guide that can fit in your back pocket is a useful resource for students and gives great tips and advice on student life. The guide covers accommodation advice, money management, […]
Kevin Donoghue, USI President, with Keith Moore, founder of Smartvote The Union of Students in Ireland will be working with ‘Smartvote’, a new website app labelled ‘The Tinder of Politics’, matching the public with political candidates that best share their views on Wednesday 13th January 2016 at 6 pm, at the Mansion House. Smartvote works by asking all political candidates their opinion on 30 topical issues. The user gives their opinion on the same issues. Smartvote then matches each user with the candidates who best represent their views. Similar voting assistance tools are already successful around Europe – Stemwijzer […]
USI, along with BeLonGTo, IGLYO and the National Youth Council of Ireland, has issued a letter to the Russian Ambassador on the torture and persecution of LGBT teenagers in Russia. Irish youth groups have handed in a letter of concern to the Russian Ambassador today to protest at the violent treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender young people in Russia after a gay teenager who was allegedly kidnapped and beaten by neo-Nazis died of his injuries. BeLonG To Youth Services, The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) and the International LGBTQ Youth […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed the decision of Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) to further extend the deadline date for new applications. New applications deadline: Midnight on Monday 5 August The originally planned closing date for new grant applications for SUSI was midnight on Thursday August 1st. Following a brief system failure at SUSI close to the deadline, the organisation took a decision to extend the deadline across the weekend to midnight on Monday 5th August. SUSI has been in direct contact with USI and urges prospective students making applications to do so as soon as […]
The rainy day is now: This morning, Tuesday 8th October, students rallied outside Leinster House at 8am before the release of Budget 2019 calling for serious government commitment to third level education Similar ‘rainy day’ actions occurred across campuses, eg. Limerick and Carlow USI and students seriously concerned about the future of access to higher education in Ireland if serious investment isn’t made According to the 2016 Cassells Report, Higher Education in Ireland requires €600 million a year in funding up until 2024 just to maintain current standards, yet this morning Government have proposed just €300 million investment into HE […]
The rainy day is now: This morning, Tuesday 8th October, students rallied outside Leinster House at 8am before the release of Budget 2019 calling for serious government commitment to third level education Similar ‘rainy day’ actions occurred across campuses, eg. Limerick and Carlow USI and students seriously concerned about the future of access to higher education in Ireland if serious investment isn’t made According to the 2016 Cassells Report, Higher Education in Ireland requires €600 million a year in funding up until 2024 just to maintain current standards, yet this morning Government have proposed just €300 million investment into HE […]
USI warmly welcomes the ethnic minority recognition, finally, of the Irish Travelling community in the Dáil on the night of Wednesday 1st of March. USI will continue to work with Pavee Point on lobbying efforts to secure more investment for education for the community in Ireland. General: USI Officer Board elections have begun with local Students’ Unions hustings happening all over Ireland. For information on the final list of candidates, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. USI Vice President for Campaigns presented the award for Best […]
2989 students from DIT Students’ Union (DITSU) voted to remain with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) with a total of 3265 votes cast. Polls opened at 10am on Tuesday 14th of March and closed at 8pm on Wednesday the 15th of March. The count took place in DIT Bolton Street with Students’ Unions candidates present. Final result was 91% of DITSU voters saying yes to USI for another 3 years. Speaking after the result was announced, USI President Annie Hoey thanked the campaign team and the students of DIT. “USI look forward to continuing our work with the students of DIT. […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is urging young people to stay away from the ‘designer drug’ 2CB after six people were hospitalised following its consumption at a house party in Cork this morning. According to the 2015 National Student Drug Survey, 82% of students have at some point used illegal drugs. 94% of the 2,701 people surveyed who said they have used drugs in their lifetime have shared drugs with another person. Full survey results are available here. USI said that we need to acknowledge that drug use happens but the key to keeping young people safe is […]
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USI launches first-ever Student Finance Guide to help students and families manage cost of college The Union of Students in Ireland will launch the first-ever Student Finance Guide for Irish college students today. The guide, entitled ‘Money Matters: USI Student Finance Guide’, will be launched at 11:30am in IT Tallaght. The guide is produced with the support of the National Consumer Agency. As the cost of college increases annually, the Student Finance Guide provides an invaluable resource to students and families. One of the key findings of the ‘My World Survey’, a national study of youth mental health published […]
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General: Nominations for the USI officer board elections are open. For information as to how to participate, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. USI attended WIT Students’ Union class representative council and a Repeal the 8th debate hosted by WIT FLAC society. USI hosted a meeting in IT Blanchardstown for Students’Union Officers to discuss policies and motions for USI Congress 2017. USI held a National Council meeting in IT Blanchardstown where Students’Union Officers discussed campaigns, academic affairs, welfare, equality and national issues. Policy and Campaigns: The Vice President […]
You can download a copy of the new Finance and Accommodation Guide here >> USI and RTB Finance and Accommodation Guide 2017 The Finance and Accommodation Guide details the rights students have as tenants, and it is particularly useful for students who are renting for the first time. The guide notes the need to ensure you have a record of all payments, including rent, either electronically via bank transfer or within a rent book provided by your landlord. There is a rent book also available within the guide. While there is no legal obligation for a landlord to provide […]
Every year, a small number of unscrupulous people seek to prey on students seeking accommodation with frauds and scams intended to trick you out of your money in return for nothing. When looking to lease directly from a property owner, you should always personally inspect the property, seek assurances about the ownership of the property and never agree to transfer money in advance for the purposes of securing accommodation. Be certain that the person showing you the property is the owner or authorised by the owner to show you the property. We recommend that in other cases, all students use […]
The winners of this year’s Student Switch Off campaign (halls that saved the most energy) in Ireland were awarded their prizes earlier this month. At the National University of Galway, we were accompanied by the Environmental Health and Safety Manger Lorraine Rushe who said: “This is the second year that this campaign has been run in NUI Galway and it has been a huge success. It creates awareness and empowers the students to take responsibility for the way in which they live and encourages them to reduce their impact on the environment and associated costs. We can all learn from these initiatives […]
Job Title Student Housing Project Executive Salary €35,000 p/a Responsible to General Manager Place of Work Dublin (with work in institutions across Ireland) Hours of work 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday Period of Contract Initially fixed term for 12 months – this post is dependent on external funding which is currently in place. Additional Hours The post holder will also be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to meet organisational objectives with a flexible time-off in lieu system in operation. Background to USI USI is the national representative body for 354,000 students in third-level education on the Island of Ireland. […]
We put a release out to the Journal earlier this week which sought to highlight waste in public spending. In so doing, we offended some of our members and others in the design industry who took from the release that we thought design wasn’t valuable. We messed up and did some of our members a disservice. We want to learn from this and seek to make things right. Design is enormously valuable as a profession and a discipline. Irish industry and industry worldwide relies on brilliant Irish designers educated in our colleges, and we’re proud to have them as members. […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is today saddened by the news of the passing of our friend and colleague, LIT Students’ Union Vice-President Steven Kavanagh. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this extremely difficult and challenging time. Steven was one of the most genuine and honest people to have been involved in USI for many years. His dedication and commitment to the student cause both on a national level and working on behalf of the students in LIT was unparalleled. He is a true inspiration to all of us in the student movement. This is […]
General: The next USI Officer Board have been elected and will begin their term on July 1st. You can read the full results here. See who your next USI Officer Board are here! Last week USI held the annual Congress in Ennis with over 200 delegates in attendance. Have a look at how the Congress went and tag yourself in the photos here. Shortlisted awards for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now online. Click here for more information and to enter. The awards take place on April 20th in Dublin Castle. USI attended the NUS-USI Conference with the NUS […]
Event: Launch of National Student Alcohol Awareness Roadshow ‘Mental Drinking’ The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will today [on Monday] launch a new phase of its alcohol awareness campaign, ‘mentaldrinking.ie’. The information initiative, in conjunction with Alcohol Action Ireland, which is funded by the Health Service Executive, aims to explain clearly the link between binge drinking and mental ill-health, and to encourage students, particularly those who may be older brothers and sisters, to set a good role model for the younger generations coming up behind them. The ‘Mental Drinking’ Roadshow will travel to colleges throughout Ireland this week with merchandise and […]
Clarity must be provided from higher education institutions and the Health Service Executive on important issues that have arisen for student nurses and midwives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). President, Lorna Fitzpatrick says student nurses and midwives and their representatives around the country have raised several concerns with the USI and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) about how the crisis will impact their ability to continue to do their work, their working conditions and their future education. The USI Executive has been working closely with local student […]
Communications & PR Manager Status: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (pursuant successful completion of probation period) Salary: €35,000 Gross Per Annum Work context The national student movement in Ireland requires a Communications and PR Manager to work within a strategically vital and ever-changing role. A great opportunity for a self-starter, planner and communicator in tune with youth and education affairs, and a perfect fit for someone at the start of their communications career. Working closely with the President and General Manager, the individual will be a talented all-rounder, leading on communication strategies with a focus on Press, Public Relations, with […]
Communications & PR Manager Status: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (pursuant successful completion of probation period) Salary: €35,000 Gross Per Annum Work context The national student movement in Ireland requires a Communications and PR Manager to work within a strategically vital and ever-changing role. A great opportunity for a self-starter, planner and communicator in tune with youth and education affairs, and a perfect fit for someone at the start of their communications career. Working closely with the President and General Manager, the individual will be a talented all-rounder, leading on communication strategies with a focus on Press, Public Relations, with […]
Stop right there. Before you even consider reading on, or printing off or scribbling on any RFA1 or RFA-whats-it forms get onto www.checktheregister.ie and check if you are registered to vote or if you are, if you are still on the register and where you are able to vote. Got it? Right. Carry on then. In order to vote in an election or referendum in Ireland, you must be registered to vote. So You’re Not Registered? For inclusion in the Register of Electors you must complete an application form RFA. So You Need Correction of Details If you are on the draft Register […]
Stop right there. Before you even consider reading on, or printing off or scribbling on any RFA1 or RFA-whats-it forms get onto www.checktheregister.ie and check if you are registered to vote or if you are, if you are still on the register and where you are able to vote. Got it? Right. Carry on then. In order to vote in an election or referendum in Ireland, you must be registered to vote. So You’re Not Registered? For inclusion in the Register of Electors you must complete an application form RFA. So You Need Correction of Details If you are on the draft Register […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today welcomed the National Student Accommodation Strategy by the Government as new findings from the Union show 36% of students spend one to three months looking for accommodation because of the student accommodation shortage. The Strategy outlines actions to increase student accommodation in the wake of the Rebuilding Ireland, the Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness, to tackle national housing challenges and increase supply. Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “USI has campaigned for years to get the National Student Accommodation Strategy on the agenda to rectify the shortage […]
VideoDoc, the Irish leading digital healthcare provider, is announcing their 7 day a week online doctor service will be provided free of charge to all 374,000 student members of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). The service will be available free from today until the end of the academic year (June 2018). Use the free service now by clicking on this link. The partnership, which is potentially worth several million euro to the Irish student population, is being launched as part of Healthy Living Week, a USI initiative to promote health & wellbeing in their 37 campuses across the […]
L-R Aoife Ní Shúilleabháin, VP for Welfare; Jack Leahy, VP for AA&QA; Minister Deenihan; American Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley; Annie Hoey, Deputy President USI; Kevin Donoghue, USI President The Union of Students in Ireland, with support from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and American Ambassador to Ireland, Kevin O’Malley, launched the J1 Guide 2016 this morning, the 26th January, outside Leinster House at 8:30am. The guide offers advice to students on how to find a job, secure accommodation and make the most of their opportunity to experience the American way of life. “USI and the Department of […]
USI presented, passed and promoted its new Cyberbullying Policy at USI Congress 2013 in Ballinasloe. You can read it here. Combating Cyberbullying in Third Level About USI “The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) fights to protect and strives to enhance the student experience. USI is the sole national representative body for students in Ireland with over 250,000 members across 30 colleges. Throughout our history, USI has worked relentlessly in the pursuit of student rights in all areas and raising awareness in all areas of the student experience”. Objectives of the Union of Students’ in Ireland: An education and training […]
USI has teamed up with Meteor to offer tickets to the Meteor Choice Music Prize live event at Dublin’s Vicar Street on 7 March 2013. Why? USI is proud to announce the new student deals now being offered by Meteor to students in Ireland – and to celebrate our new relationship with Meteor, they’ve given us a host of prizes exclusively for USI members. This week, we have tickets to the gig of the year, and next week we’ll be giving away an iPhone 5. The Meteor Choice Music Prize live event at Vicar Street, Dublin on Thursday, March 7 will feature 9 of the […]
USI welcomed the Strategy for the Rental Sector published on December 13th by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The strategy focuses on four key areas: security, supply, standards and service. USI believe that the document is the first and important step towards affordable and secure rental accommodation in Ireland – but believes that there is still more to be done on the issue of student and purpose built accommodation. The Strategy introduces Rent Pressure Zones, where the rent increase will be capped to 4% a year for a three-year period. Those areas are where the rent […]
USI welcomed the Strategy for the Rental Sector published on December 13th by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The strategy focuses on four key areas: security, supply, standards and service. USI believe that the document is the first and important step towards affordable and secure rental accommodation in Ireland – but believes that there is still more to be done on the issue of student and purpose built accommodation. The Strategy introduces Rent Pressure Zones, where the rent increase will be capped to 4% a year for a three-year period. Those areas are where the rent […]
Do you know if you are registered to vote? Log on to www.checktheregister.ie to see if you’re registered to vote! If not, we have you covered with all the information you need here. In order to vote in an election or referendum in Ireland, you must be registered to vote. So You’re Not Registered? For inclusion in the Register of Electors you must complete an application form RFA. Find the form here . So You Need Correction of Details? If you are on the draft Register of Electors but your details are incorrect you may claim to have a correction made by completing an application form RFA1. […]
Are you a student working in any essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic? The USI is launching a campaign to raise awareness and thank students working on the frontline and we want to hear from you! Get more information and fill out your details […]
Union of Students in Ireland statement on proposed Programme for Government The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcomes aspects of the Programme for Government set out by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party but is concerned about a lack of detail on how a number of key actions will be achieved. While a commitment has been made that the student contribution charge will not be increased, we are disappointed that there is no plan to reduce what are the highest college and university fees in the European Union, within the five-year period covered by the proposed agreement. […]
The USI is committed to principles of Equality and Diversity, and this Sunday August 18th we will March for Marriage with LGBT Noise. Students want marriage equality for everyone. Here is a personal story from Amee Dunne, President of St Angela’s Students’ Union and her girlfriend Kathryn Nea, Welfare Officer at St Angela’s Students’ Union: ”For many the March for Marriage is about enabling the change and reform that is needed in our country so that we can be another step closer to achieving an equal society. However, for us it was much more than that. We had both struggled […]
“Whoever you like this Valentine’s Day, love safer sex” The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launches its Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign this week in collaboration with Think Contraception, Durex and Merck Sharp and Dohme. The campaign, which will be rolled out in campuses across Ireland over the next fortnight, will be launched in UCD today at 11am. 45,000 SHAG packs will be distributed to college campuses. The packs contain a condom, a sachet of lubricant and information regarding safe sex and STIs. USI is also launching shag.usi.ie – the first website dedicated to informing third level students about […]
NEWS RELEASE On Tuesday 20 January, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) will launch its campaign to secure a ‘YES’ vote in the forthcoming marriage equality referendum. See the new website voteforlove.ie USI believes that equal access to civil marriage in Ireland is one of the most important civil rights issues of our generation and that students have a valuable role to play in making this a reality. At the official launch of Students for Marriage Equality, plans for the coming months on how to win the referendum will be outlined, along with hearing first-hand accounts of why marriage equality is important to […]
homes.usi.ie has reach over 100 homes live on the website at once! In recent days, the Union of Students in Ireland distributed 21,000 flyers advertising the ‘rent-a-room relief’ scheme around university areas. This scheme allows homeowners to benefit from a tax-free €12,000 relief if they take in a lodger. USI president Kevin Donoghue said within a day, 30 new householders had expressed an interest in the scheme. He said it was often from families whose children had left home and who now had a room free. “One taxi driver said to me it was ‘empty nest syndrome’. […]
To mark May Day 2020, the Union of Students in Ireland is renewing its calls for the Living Wage to become Ireland’s National Minimum Wage so all employees are working for a wage that can support an acceptable standard of living. The USI is urging the next government to make legislating for the Living Wage one of the top priorities on its agenda and to deal with it early in the next programme for government. And the USI is also calling on businesses to introduce a Living Wage for its employees in order to ensure their workers and their families […]
You can download a copy of the new Finance and Accommodation Guide here >> USI and RTB Finance and Accommodation Guide 2017 New research from the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) finds 58% of students are spending between €256 and €500 a month on rent, while 36% of students have no income to cover the monthly costs associated with their accommodation. USI and the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) are today launching the 2017 Finance and Accommodation Guide to help students know their rights as tenants, and to budget for the year ahead. The Finance and Accommodation Guide details the rights students […]
A joint campaign by the national coalition Mental Health Reform and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is asking Local Election candidates to commit to making mental health a priority locally, if elected. Denise McCarthy, USI Deputy President & VP Welfare said: “With four weeks until the Local Elections on 23rd May, the 4MentalHealth campaign asks candidates to take four key actions to promote mental health and well-being. The 2014 Local Elections represent an important opportunity to keep mental health on the agenda, and we’re asking voters to make their vote count.” Candidates are being asked, if elected, to: […]
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 […]
The Union of Students in Ireland launched its SHAG week campaign across the country in 6 different colleges (NUIG, NCI, IT Carlow, GMIT, DKIT and IADT) this week with two key messages – to get tested and to ask for consent, after a survey published in December 2015 showed an increase of STIs in Ireland by 4% and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reported an increase in rapes and sexual assaults. The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said the victims of recent rape and sexual assault went up to 303 in 2015, from 221 in 2014, but only 1 in 10 are reported. This figure is only for the Rotunda hospital where the sexual […]
Emails between a Fianna Fáil councillor and her student lodger revealed in the media this weekend show that urgent legislation is needed to cover digs accommodation and not just the ‘guidelines’ that Minister Simon Harris is currently championing, says the Union of Students in Ireland. The emails from Cllr Deirdre Conroy show that the French student who was in Dublin for a summer internship was told not to cook in the kitchen, to wash plates in the bathroom sink and that the €260 a week rent was “very low”. USI had previously been contacted by the Department of Further and […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today released data showing 74% of students fear experiencing negative mental health in the future. USI is also raising concern over the shortage of staff in mental health services to cope with the increasing demand for support, in light of Fianna Fáil claiming the HSE has failed to spend any of an extra €15 million earmarked for boosting staff numbers. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “Students are experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, substance misuse, and suicidal behaviour, and there is not enough support and staff to help them. It’s well known that almost 75% […]
A new Queer Dictionary for the Irish language was launched today in DCU as part of a collaboration between the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), BelonG To Youth Services, and the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland (TENI) with the support of the Joe McHugh, Minister for Gaeilge, An Gaeltacht and the Islands. The Queer Dictionary, translated as ‘An Foclóir Aiteach’ in Irish, is the first of its kind in Ireland with over 100 words and terms translated. Speaking about the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan, said, “We are delighted to launch ‘An Foclóir Aiteach’ with BelonG To Youth Services […]
gradireland partnered with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) respond to concerns from students on their employability prospects. Latest gradireland research (conducted by international research company trendence) reveals that over 62% of Ireland’s students are “worried about their future career” and only 61% believe that their course provides them “with the right skills for the labour market”. On 12 April at the RDS, gradireland #FYI will actively seek to address the key area of ‘employability skills’ at a unique, experiential Careers Showcase. Register on Eventbrite now:http://www.eventbrite.ie/e/gradireland-fyi-careers-showcase-tickets-20753314723?ref=ebtnebregn “USI is delighted to be […]
Young people are at the forefront of change and progression in every society. On the 23rd May 2015 Ireland had affirmed to the world what it means to be a modern republic. Since the marriage referendum in Ireland, students have become aware that they can change the world through politics by becoming actively, meaningfully and substantially involved throughout political parties and beyond. Today’s youth engagement is not indifferent to politics – it is simply different to previous generations. Today’s students don’t absorb the propaganda-influenced media. They see through the heavily-edited, scripted politicians. They reject injustice and inequality. A century […]
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1 In 10 Students Living In Digs, Says USI The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is today encouraging homeowners to rent their spare rooms to students during the college term can avail of €14,000 tax-free a year from a rent-a-room relief scheme available. USI are launching the Homes For Study campaign with a free website, homes.usi.ie, as new findings from the Union show 1 in 10 students are living in digs style accommodation. Speaking at the launch, USI President Michael Kerrigan said, “According to our study, 66% of students living in digs are satisfied with their arrangements. Digs are […]
In September, USI teamed up with the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) during Freshers Weeks to hand out Organ Donor Cards in a bid to save students’ lives. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, ‘In your lifetime, you’re three times more likely to need organ transplantation than dying in the circumstances to be considered a potential organ donor. Signing the donor card signals your willingness to allow your organs and tissues to be transplanted. USI is delighted to be linking up with the Irish Kidney Association to educate students about how having an Organ Donor Card in their wallets can save lives.’ […]
In September, USI teamed up with the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) during Freshers Weeks to hand out Organ Donor Cards in a bid to save students’ lives. USI President Michael Kerrigan said, ‘In your lifetime, you’re three times more likely to need organ transplantation than dying in the circumstances to be considered a potential organ donor. Signing the donor card signals your willingness to allow your organs and tissues to be transplanted. USI is delighted to be linking up with the Irish Kidney Association to educate students about how having an Organ Donor Card in their wallets can save lives.’ […]
General Some of the key issues we worked on this week include mental health, autonomy of students’ unions, consent training, attending class Rep councils, workers rights for early education students, the democratic review of USI, living wage campaigns, and disability rights. A full-day event for SU presidents on Thursday 19th focussed on preparing for Term 2. Topics included team management, good governance, student engagement and communication. The USI President also attended the SIPTU Education Sector seminar on future funding of higher education and commenced our work on compliance with the Governance Code. Nominations for the USI officer board elections are […]
The Union of Students in Ireland and Fine Gael’s Junior Minister for Education, Damien English, met in Leinster House yesterday to discuss the student accommodation crisis and the impact the Budget will have on financially struggling students across Ireland. Fine Gael’s Junior Minister for Education, Damien English, and USI president, Kevin Donoghue, at Leinster House “There is 40% less space available to students than there was last year.” USI president Kevin Donoghue said “This, along with the fact that rent has risen nationally by 8.2% over the last twelve months, forces students to spend multiple nights sleeping on couches or […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has a new Officer Board. The new team took office on 1 July 2015 and will serve until the end of June 2016. They’re led by Kevin Donoghue, who previously served as VP for the Border, Midlands and Western Region and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance. Kevin Donoghue President of the Union of Students in Ireland Name Twitter Email Home SU Kevin Donoghue @USI_President kevin.donoghue@usi.ie NUIG SU Kevin Donoghue is the President of the Union of Students in Ireland. Previously Kevin was the USI Vice President for Academic Affairs and Quality Assurance, […]
Today (11 January 2017), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a National Student Housing Survey, inviting responses from students across the Republic of Ireland. The survey seeks to assess the housing situation of students across the country and preferences of students regarding their accommodation. The housing crisis in Ireland has had a negative impact on studying trends, academic performance and mental health of students. The escalating cost of rent across Ireland, due to shortages of supply and an increase in demand, is forcing some students to commit to leases they can’t afford, sleep on friends’ couches, live […]
USI Launches Accommodation and Finance Guide Thousands of guides to be distributed to students across Ireland to help them manage their money effectively, know their rights and settle into college life Guide available for download and screenshot: https://usi.ie/?p=4545 Event: Launch of Accommodation and Finance Guide Locations: Trinity College at 11.30am Tuesday 19 August The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has launched a new Accommodation and Finance Guide today in Trinity College Dublin (TCD), with support from the PRTB (Private Residential Tenancies Board). This comprehensive guide is a useful resource for students and gives great tips and advice on student life. The guide covers accommodation […]
The Union of Students of Ireland in partnership with Drugs.ie and the HSE have launched a new harm reduction information campaign aimed at people who use new psychoactive substances (NSP)*. The use of psychoactive drugs in Ireland among the 15-24 year age group is the highest in Europe (22% lifetime use). The recently released European Schools Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs (ESPAD) from 2015 indicated that among 15-16 year olds across 35 European countries the average lifetime use was 4% while in Ireland it was almost double at 7%. Data suggests that the purity or potency of […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has launched its online SHAG (Sexual Health Awareness Guide) week, urging young people to get into the habit of getting tested regularly, after a HSE report showed an increase of 22.1% in Syphilis from 2014 to 2015. Early infectious syphilis diagnoses were 2,290% higher in men than in women with 24 men diagnosed per woman. There was also an increase in Chlamydia with 70 more reported cases – there were 6,815 reported diagnoses in 2015, up from 6,693 in 2014. There were also 41 more reported cases of genital herpes in 2015 – […]
Further increases in the costs of third-level would be ludicrous in light of ILCU survey, says the Union of Students in Ireland New research commissioned by the Irish League of Credit Unions suggests that the cost of college bills will continue to increase past the €1,000 mark for the upcoming academic year. The study also shows that one in 12 students will drop out of college this year due to financial stress, with students working on average 18 and a half hours per week to pay their way through college. Further findings show 57% of students expect to have to […]
#Youthvote14 The Union of Students in Ireland (USI), SpunOut.ie and the National Youth Council of Ireland invite you to our joint Regional European Parliament Election Hustings. These events are part of an overall campaign to highlight youth issues and to promote the participation of young people in the European elections. This will be an excellent opportunity for young voters to voice their concerns to EP candidates in their Regions and to hear how they intend to address youth issues such as employment, higher education, mental health services amongst others issues if elected. The North West European Parliament Election Hustings began last month in NUI Galway. You can […]
Students Pass Motion to Support Rent Strikes at USI National Council The Motion was proposed by USI Vice President for Campaigns, Michelle Byrne. Following the success of Rent Strikes in the UK and emerging Rent Strike groups in Ireland, the national student movement have voted unanimously to support these campaigns focused on campus owned student accommodation in Ireland. A Rent Strike involves withholding rent in a form of protest of the cost of student accommodation, with the objective of a reduction of rent from on campus accommodation providers. Collective action and Rent Strikes have proven extremely effective thus […]
Abolish the ‘Economic Management Council’, not the Seanad THROWING their weight behind the NO campaign in the upcoming Seanad referendum, students today [Wednesday 11th September] set out alternative proposals for meaningful political reform. The launch took place 11am in the Blue Room of the Ringsend Community Centre, Dublin 4. It was conducted by representatives of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), who answered questions put to them by members of the Ringsend community here. The USI is calling for a No vote in the referendum, and for genuine reform to the Seanad and our entire political system, to make it […]
On International Recovery Day 2020 (September 30), the Union of Students in Ireland is asking people to show their support and solidarity by lighting up social media in purple to celebrate students who have been, or currently are, in recovery from substance misuse. USI has created a purple Light Up Recovery graphic which it is asking students and others to share on their social media feeds to highlight the importance of celebrating and supporting people through recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. Previously, Recovery Day has been celebrated in communities through local rallies, walks, and other events. However, with everyone […]
Over 100 of Ireland’s top employers are heading to the RDS on October 5th, to meet with over 8,000 students as the 2017 gradireland Graduate Careers Fair takes place. The event, now in its 14th year, has officially been named ‘Ireland’s best exhibition’ at this year’s Event Industry Awards. Alongside many of Ireland’s top employers will be a range of start-up companies, a host of further study providers and an unbeatable selection of seminars, talks and panel discussions, the perfect place to find direction, or give direction to you career. Some of the major employers at this year’s event include […]
World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2012 Dundalk IT will play host to a full programme of events for World Mental Health day staged in collaboration with See Change, the national stigma reduction partnership, Suicide or Survive, Save Our Sons and Daughters, Soroptimists Drogheda, Yellow Asylum Films and the Union of Students in Ireland. This engaging and thought-provoking programme of events which will include a documentary screening, workshops, information sessions, and evening entertainment across the college campus is aimed at challenging the stigma the surrounds mental health problems and promoting open discussion. Certain to get this important conversation going is […]
Calling all new applicants for SUSI grants! Remember to submit your application before the priority closing date TODAY, 13th of July. For more information check out the SUSI website below 👇 For SUSI Support Desk: support@susi.ie 0761 08 7874 See below from SUSI: The national student grant awarding body, SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland), is urging students who have yet to submit their applications for student grant funding for the 2017/18 academic year to do so now. The deadline for applications is this Thursday, July 13th. SUSI is currently in its sixth year of operations and opened its 2017/18 online application […]
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The Union of Students in Ireland are very active in education third level students about consent through national campaigns, policy and lobbying the government for extra support. USI were on the group for creating the Consent Framework which is now being implemented across the country. Want to tackle gender base violence on your campus? Check out the toolkit below: 👉 The IT STOPS NOW toolkit was created by one of our close partners in the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). The main aim of this toolkit is to tackle gender based violence and to end sexual harassment and […]
Students are being urged to register to vote before the upcoming deadline of November 25 by the Union of Students in Ireland. USI and local Students’ Unions are encouraging students to download the voter registration forms and post them to their local office to ensure they are registered to vote. USI and local Students’ Unions usually register thousands of students every year through on-campus voter registration drives. That has not been possible in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it is still extremely important that students ensure they get on the register. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “A lot of students first get on the […]
88% of Smartvote app users are in favour of abortion according to new data released today by the Union of Students in Ireland and Smartvote.ie. The new Election tool has been causing a political engagement storm across the country and has been labelled ‘The Tinder of Politics’. USI is encouraging young people to download and use the app to find out which candidates best match their political views. “There is no such thing as a civil war vote anymore,” Kevin Donoghue, USI President said, “We’re seeing an increase in a personal, informed vote across Ireland with Smartvote because it makes […]
General: USI are hiring a Student Mental Health Project Manager – click here for more information! Policy and Campaigns: USI have recently become members of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and attended the AGM on Thursday 8th of June, along with the morning panel event under the theme #FeministsAreEverywhere. USI welcomes the adoption of a motion by NWCI membership to support structures in third level institutions to end sexual harassment and violence, under the ESHTE framework. The Vice President for the Southern Region attended the International Road Safety Conference on Alcohol – Tackling the Crisis on our Roads. […]
SEXUAL HEALTH AND EMPOWERMENT IS IN THE HANDS OF STUDENTS USI runs a Sexual Health Health Awareness campaign and launches a survey on campuses across Ireland. Today the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched a Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) campaign running from the 10th -14th February. The campaign will include the launch of a ‘Sexual Experiences Survey’ with NUI Galway Active Consent, the distribution of 30,000 ‘SHAG Packs’, as well providing information on sexual health. The theme for this year is Sexual Empowerment amongst students. USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick says: “The main focus of this campaign […]
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 throughout all higher education institutions. This launch is accompanied by the announcement that Prof Mary McAleese will provide invaluable support as the first official Patron of the National Forum. The Forum’s mission is to work in collaboration with all higher education institutions to enhance the quality of the learning experience for students. Prof Sarah Moore Chair of the National Forum said: ‘The […]
Latest polls show 40% of young people undecided Youth groups urge 1/2 million 18-25 year olds to vote Call on candidates to engage with young voters A coalition of youth groups including the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and SpunOut.ie today (20.05.14) called on young people to make sure they use their vote in the upcoming local, European and by-elections. “Up to 458,000 young people aged 18-25 have the right to vote in these elections. Significant numbers of these are floating voters, with the latest polls indicating that up to 40% of […]
General: USI are finalists for 3 awards at the Social Media Awards Ireland for: Best Non-Profit/Organisation Twitter account, Best Business Twitter Campaign and Zero Budget Social Media Campaign. See the full list of finalists here. Policy and Campaigns: The Vice President for Academic Affairs 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, […]
Students Appeal to People of Ireland – Mind Your Head this Christmas Athlone I.T. Co Westmeath: The Union of Students in Ireland has teamed up with brain injury specialists Acquired Brain Injury Ireland to launch their education and prevention ‘Mind Your Head’ Christmas Campaign. Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the USI are appealing to people to take precaution this year and reduce the number of brain injuries being suffered throughout the Christmas period. Approximately 13,000 people acquire a head injury in Ireland each year, drastically changing their life thereafter. With an increase in unprovoked assaults, alcohol related falls and road traffic […]
The Union of Students of Ireland (USI) has today (Wednesday) launched a new campaign that highlights the mental health impact of harmful drinking on young people. The USI’s new resource on alcohol and mental health, mentaldrinking.ie, contains easy-to-understand information on the risks that alcohol consumption, particularly binge drinking, pose to young people, and the impact this can have on their mental health and wellbeing. As part of its campaign, the USI is also encouraging third level students to lead by example and pass on the truth about harmful drinking and the many problems it causes to the next generation, particularly […]
Gríosaíonn Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn mic léinn chun cuairt a thabhairt ar an suíomh idirlín www.homes.usi.ie, suíomh a fhógraíonn lóistín le clann, sula dtagann an dara babhta de thairiscintí CAO amach. Tá breis is 900 seomraí ar fáil ar cíos ar an suíomh idirlín lóistín, homes.usi.ie, suíomh a thugann deis d’úinéirí tí a seomraí a fhógairt do mhic léinn. Roimh an dara babhta de thairiscintí CAO amárach, cuireann Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) ina luí ar mhic léinn nár cheart dóibh anbhá a bheith orthu, agus gur cheart dóibh cuairt a thabhairt ar homes.usi.ie chun cuidiú […]
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Students are to take further action over the coming days to see the release of Ibrahim Halawa in light of the Egyptian government delaying the imprisoned 21 year old’s trial for the 22nd time today. USI President Annie Hoey stated, “There have been 18 trial delays, and Ibrahim awaits his along with over 400 others. He spent his 21st birthday in jail. He has engaged in a hunger strike due to poor conditions. This treatment cannot be allowed to continue on a human rights basis and we can’t ignore it” USI is calling on students across the country to put […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) launched the first ever student ‘Future Focus’ campaign on graduate employability and entrepreneurship today (Friday, March 7th) at 12pm in the National College of Ireland (NCI). The campaign, in partnership with HAYS Recruitment and Enterprise Ireland, will consist of three components: A new graduate jobs website providing advice to students and graduates on their CV, Cover Letter, Interview Skills, Social Media and Rights as a Worker, as well as a graduate jobs platform to assist students in finding employment. A nationwide Road Show hosted by HAYS Recruitment and Enterprise Ireland across all USI-affiliated […]
Date: 11.30am Wednesday March 19th Location: Front Square, Dublin Castle, Dame Street, Dublin 2. The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) is launching the USI Student Summit 2014 today (Wednesday, March 19th) at the front square of Dublin Castle. Students will arrive at the front square in a military tank today for photo opportunities ahead of the main event in April, to signify that student entrepreneurs will be ‘invading’ Dublin Castle on April 8th. On the evening of April 8th, student entrepreneurs and Ireland’s finest start-ups and innovative business entrepreneurs will converge on the Print Works Conference Centre, Dublin Castle […]
It’s been another busy week in USI HQ, with the process of crossover now fully underway as our delegation returned this week from the 72nd Board Meeting of the European Students’ Union. The highlights include: The President met with representative from the Consular Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to discuss collaborations and how best to support students being safe while abroad. If you are travelling this summer download the TravelWise app, which has up to date travel information and consular advice for over 200 countries. The President and the VP Campaigns presented to […]
The Union of Students in Ireland has welcomed the establishment of a new body, The National Taskforce on Youth Mental Health, which aims to increase awareness of, and reduce the stigma surrounding, mental illness. According to the Mental Health Reform’s ‘A Vision for Change’, there was an 8% increase last year in the waiting list cases in the Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS) from the year before. USI Vice-President for Welfare, Cian Power, will be representing USI and third level students on the taskforce, following the continued work and dedication from USI on mental health on campaigns like […]
Four national youth organisations are advising the 460,000* young people eligible to vote in the upcoming abortion referendum to ‘check the register’ before the May 8th voter registration deadline. The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), youth website SpunOut.ie and LGBTI youth organisation BeLonGTo are all urging young people aged between 18 and 25 to ensure their voices are heard in the May 25th poll by making sure they are registered. Anyone not registered by the May 8th deadline will not be able to vote in the referendum. The youth groups are also […]
The direct link the latest OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) reports make between youth unemployment and suicide is frightening, and shows an urgent a response is needed. The latest OECD reports on Ireland support USI’s calls for greater action on Youth Unemployment, and are critical of Ireland’s efforts to address this crisis. The report describes Ireland as ‘leaving behind far too many for far too long’, with an enormous spike in young Irish people now categorised as being long-term unemployed. The key conclusions of the latest Economic Survey of Ireland and a new report ‘Local Job creation: How Employment and […]
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The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has welcomed a new report to address gender inequality in high education, by introducing gender quotas. USI said gender quotas will improve the third level education sector in terms of equal representation, diversity and rights. One of the outcomes of the report is funding being withheld from higher education institutions if they fail to address gender inequality in the coming years. “The lack of women in senior positions in higher education institutions is not because they do not have the talent, ability or drive to fulfil these roles.” Kevin Donoghue, USI President, said. […]
Ahead of tomorrow’s USI Student Summit 2014, we decided to ask some of the participating startups what life as a young startup is really like? First up (drumroll please) we have the tremendous triple act, the McGinn sisters; Jennie, Sarah and Grace. OPSH With a myriad of experience in the form of innovative digital business ventures (fashion blogging “What Will I Wear Today?” and the online shoppable magazine Prowlster.com which was acquired by new media group Sweatshop) the McGinn sisters are a force to be reckoned with. The team have blended the right mix of straight talking content with fashion […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is encouraging and supporting students to contact their local representatives and members of the Oireachtas Justice Committee ahead of a committee discussion on the Labour Party ‘Harassment, Harmful Communications and other Related Offences Bill’. USI has joined calls for legislative protections to ensure image based sexual abuse is recognised as a crime is Ireland. A person should never have their images shared without their consent. People, particularly women have been victims of these attacks for years, most recently with the images shared on the Discord server. USI fully supports Women’s Aid’s 16 Days of Action Campaign […]
ProYouth offers online, anonymous supports to those 3rd and 4th level students struggling with eating and body issues. Screening tests to identify your personal risk of developing an eating disorder. These tests can be repeated weekly, to allow you to track your progress over time. Join ProYouth to self test yourself. The website has articles and a blog with information and inspiration to cope with issues relating to self-esteem, mental and physical health, body dissatisfaction, and media influences on eating and body issues. There is message boards with a variety of topics relevant to eating and body issues, where students and […]
General: USI won Zero Budget Social Media Campaign at the Social Media Awards Ireland. USI were finalists in the Best Twitter Business Campaign and Best Twitter Account for Non-Profit too. See the full list of finalists here. Waterford IT Students’ Union hosted the USI National Council where officers from around Ireland discussed issues related to welfare, academic affairs and equality and citizenship. Policy and Campaigns: The USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship along with 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 […]
USI Encourage Students to ‘Share the Load’ on International Men’s Day Studies find that 8 out of 10 suicides are men (80%) Today, the Union of Students in Ireland and the 3ts have joined forces in suicide prevention and positive mental health initiative ‘Share the Load’ in IT Sligo. The initiative includes a public display of 105 backpacks, representing the average number of people of college-going age who die by suicide in Ireland each year. ‘Share the Load’ encourages conversation about the impact of suicide in colleges in addition to urging students to connect with the many mental health supports […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) today distributed 20,000 Student Support Cards with contact details for suicide and self-harm prevention services, such as Aware, Pieta House, Walk in my Shoes, the Samaritans, and LGBT Helpline for students during their Christmas exams. USI also partnered with PleaseTalk, ReachOut.com and Jigsaw who operate on third-level campuses across Ireland. The campaign is in response to a USI study showing that 61% of students are experiencing burnout attending third level education while 27% of students in college have dropped out due to stress. Speaking on Trinity College Dublin campus, USI President, Michael Kerrigan, […]
Press Release Tuesday, March 19, 2013 For Immediate Publication The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has made a submission to the Constitutional Convention on equal access to civil marriage in Ireland. The submission is a comprehensive document outlining USI’s position in favour of marriage equality in Ireland. It also contains personal testimonies from students about what it was like to ‘come out’ and why marriage equality is important to them. In her contribution to the submission, recently graduated Louise* talks about the inherent inequality that meets young people when they identify themselves as LGBT: “I truly believe that the […]
Conradh na Gaeilge and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are looking for language rights and equality for Irish speakers from the Government this Christmas.*Seán Ó Cuirreáin, An Coimisinéir Teanga, announced his early resignation last week (4 December 2013) due to the continuous marginalisation of the Irish language in the public administration system and the inadequate implementation of statutory language schemes by public bodies; in the wake of this shock announcement, Conradh na Gaeilge and USI are calling on the Government to urgently address the concerns of An Coimisinéir Teanga in upholding the right of citizens to use Irish […]
General: Nominations for the USI officer board elections are closed. For information on candidates, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. USI held a Student Summit pitch competition in Belfast with student start-up Bellamoon going to the final round to win €3,000. Policy and Campaigns: The USI are the only group representing students and young people to have been asked to present to the Citizens’ Assembly on March 5th. This week, our VP Equality & the USI President presented the assembly with a paper, and are preparing further material for the […]
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The Students for Marriage Equality Archive // Cartlann Mhic Lénn ar son an Chomhionannas Pósta It has long been recognised that the student movement has been a vital and pivotal force for social justice in Ireland. When it came to the Marriage Equality Referendum of 2015, students and student officers understood that this was a once in a lifetime opportunity. There are a million different ways you could tell the story of Marriage Equality in Ireland. When reflecting on the five year passing of the referendum, we knew the student movement had some incredible stories to share. So we put […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) revealed during a presentation to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation yesterday that students are working 1 hour shifts as a result of some employers applying ‘If and When’ or zero-hour contracts. During this presentation, USI called for the ban of zero hour contracts across all employment. Speaking to the Oireachtas Committee, USI President Annie Hoey stated, “Students typically work in wholesale and retail and accommodation and food sectors. Evidence shows that these sectors are not only low-paid, but provide very low hours – typically 1 – 8 hours. These […]
FraudSMART in partnership with An Garda Síochána and Union of Students of Ireland urge students to be vigilant to rental scams and outline key advise to avoid falling victim 25th July 2019 – FraudSMART in association with An Garda Síochána and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are today advising consumers, and in particular third level students and their parents, to be alert to rental accommodation scams in which victims get conned into paying a deposit for a property that does not exist or has already been rented, often to multiple people. The warning comes in advance of […]
PRESS RELEASE Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, launched the national campaign on Friday September 18th at 9.30am at DRCC Offices, 70 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2. Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has teamed up with sister RCCs, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the White Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness on the issue of sexual consent. The Ask Consent campaign is a three week long national public awareness raising campaign funded by Cosc, The National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence and developed and delivered by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. This is an educational campaign and […]
This article originally appeared in The University Times John Logue, President, the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) This morning, a young man named Patrick Kelleher wrote a column for thejournal.ie on the in-betweeners. The students who don’t qualify for the grant yet can’t afford the ever-increasing Student Contribution Charge (SCC). Patrick has just completed his Leaving Cert and is currently trying to find a way to pay for the SCC, which now stands at €2,250. Both his parents are working, his mother has three jobs, and yet they still can’t gather the €5,000 necessary to send both Patrick and his […]
USI Congress 2013 Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe March 25-28 2013 (Re-posted on 1 Feb 2013. Originally posted on 7 Jan 2013) Motions for USI Congress 2013 are now open, meaning member Students’ Unions can submit policy proposals to be discussed by the supreme policy making body of Ireland’s student movement. Motions submitted to USI Congress must be submitted according to the constitutional provisions for motions (see below), and in any case must be received by 5.30pm on 1/2/2013. Motions are submitted by member Students’ Unions, and must be submitted on Union Headed Notepaper to the Congress Director, USI. In addition, nominations […]
With just two weeks left until polling day on May 25th, travel bursaries have been made available for Irish students to travel home The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) welcomes the UK wide ‘Home to V8te’ campaign from NUS-UK alongside NUS-USI to campaign for Irish students studying in institutions in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to travel home to vote in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment on May 25th. Speaking about campaign, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “Any Irish citizens studying in the UK can get in touch with their Students’ Union and avail of a travel […]
USI Launches Study on Students’ Experiences of Harassment, Stalking, Violence and Sexual Assault. The public launch of the “Say Something” research study findings of students’ experiences of harassment, stalking, violence and sexual assault, took place today, Tuesday, 10th September from 10.30am at Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College, Dublin. Keynote speaker Senator Ivana Bacik launched the findings of the “Say Something” study along with Ellen O’Malley Dunlop, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre. USI (Union of Students in Ireland) conducted this research project with the support of Cosc (National Office for the Prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence). This […]
General: 2,027 students from Maynooth University (MSU) voted to remain with the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) with a total of 2,142 votes cast. Polls opened at 9am on Wednesday the 8th of March and closed at 6pm on March 8th. Final result was 95.7% of MSU voters said yes to USI. Read out statement here. USI Officer Board elections have begun with local Students’ Unions hustings happening all over Ireland. For information on the final list of candidates, click here. Nominations for the Student Achievement Awards Ireland 2017 are now open. Click here for more information and to enter. USI […]
Did you know you’re represented at an EU level? Elections to the European Parliament take place every five years There are currently 751 Members of the European Parliament MEPs have been directly elected by citizens of member states of the EU since 1979 MEPs work on issues like the refugee crisis, women’s rights and the environment Did you know the parliament has 3 main roles? Legislative (Passing EU laws, together with the Council of the EU, based on European Commission proposals) Supervisory (Democratic scrutiny of all EU institutions) Budgetary (Establishing the EU budget, together with the Council) Did you know […]
Launch of new national student survey & Publication of the report on 2013 national pilot A new national survey of third level students, launched today (Friday 13 December 2013), will help Irish higher education institutions to enhance the quality of education they provide by asking students in detail about their experiences. This fully national survey is the first system-wide survey of its kind in Europe and will be rolled out by participating institutions in February – March 2014. The Irish Survey of Student Engagement (ISSE) is designed to reach out to students and to hear about their full experience of […]
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) launched the 2016 Finance and Accommodation guide in Maynooth Students’ Union on Tuesday the 30th August in preparation for students coming to college. The guide details the rights and obligations students have while renting in accommodation and includes tips and advice for students who may be renting for the first time. It also informs students on the new tenancies regulations set by the Residential Tenancy Act 2015. The guide has a rent book and inventory checklist included, so students can record any damages or missing utensils […]
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Yesterday, USI welcomed the Government’s commitment to holding a referendum on equal access to civil marriage in 2015. According to media reports, early May has been provisionally set by the Government as the timeframe for the vote. USI has always advocated that April would be a more suitable time for students as it takes account of the reality that May is exam time for most students. Friday the 24th of April would be an opportune time to hold this referendum and it would allow us to capitalise and deliver a higher student turn-out. The 1st of May is also a Friday and […]
Remarks of President Laura Harmon Gresham Metropole Hotel, Cork City, February 5th, 2015 Hi everyone, It’s wonderful to be here with you all this evening in the real capital. Thanks to Fine Gael LGBT and particularly to Deputy Jerry Buttimer for the invite. It’s also an honour to be in the company of such an accomplished panel and the Minister for Justice and Equality. As a proud Cork woman myself, I’ll be casting my Yes vote in Cork North West, in Baile Bhúirne. It might sound biased but it’s true that I’ve always found Cork people to have a great […]
USI adopted a new Physical Health Strategy at its Congress in 2012. This text represents the strategy as passed by USI Congress. USI Physical Health Strategy Adopted by USI Congress 2012 Contents 1) Why is it important to promote physical activity? 1.1) How Active are young people? 1.2) Benefits of Exercise. 1.3) How to avoid injury with physical activity 1.4) Cost benefits of physical activity. 1.5) A positive outlook 1.6) Gender 1.6.1) What benefits do young women think physical activity will give them? 2) Actions & Recommendations 2.1) Link between physical activity & […]
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“Everyone has a role to play in suicide prevention” The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has made a submission to the National Office for Suicide Prevention, read it below or download a copy here. Today is the final day to send in submissions to the National Office for Suicide Prevention for the new National Framework for Suicide Prevention, visit the website and email your submission to nosp.framework@hse.ie. USI Submission to National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) June 2014 Currently, youth suicide rates in Ireland are fourth highest in the European Union (National Office for Suicide Prevention, Annual Report 2012). The many […]
The Union of Students in Ireland is now recruiting two staff to join its Dublin-based operation. Applying Candidates should apply by forwarding a CV and a letter stating the title of the role applied for and outlining your suitability for the role (with adherence to the tasks and criteria) to arrive by 1pm on Friday 2nd June 2017, to: The Recruitment Officer The Union of Students in Ireland Portview House Thorncastle Street Ringsend Dublin 4 Or by email to info@usi.ie. The subject line should state your name and the reference code for the job. The Roles are: Public Relations Executive […]
USI Submission to the Committee on Housing and Homelessness Download the full submisison here: USI Submission to the Oireacthas Committee on Housing and Homelessness 11:5:2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Student purpose-built accommodation as a housing issue was predicted in 2007 by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) which paved the way for a detailed report titled Students in the Private Rental Sector: What Are The Issues? Since this report was published in 2009, there have been no long-term solutions put in place to deter the current crisis, or prevent the crisis from worsening. The Irish economy has shown signs of recovery with […]
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