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The Union of Students in Ireland is the national Student representative organisation, representing over 374,000 students across the island of Ireland.
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Online protest calls for Government action on key student issues, including an end to highest fees in the EU
An online national student protest and socially distanced demonstrations on campuses across the...
USI is #TogetherAgainstRacism with INAR
The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to take part in the Irish Network Against Racism’s...

USI response to announcement of changes to fees for students living in Direct Provision
The Union of Students in Ireland welcomes the statement by Government yesterday of changes to fee...
USI Comhdháil / Congress 2021
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USI Congress takes place online from 6-8 April 2021. USI elections take place as part of Congress on 7 April 2021.
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Union of Students in Ireland have partnered up with Mediaplanet UK & Ireland for their Diversity & Inclusion publication which launched today. USI Vice President for Equality & Citizenship, Aisling Cusack was featured in this publication, speaking about USI’s role in leading positive change since it was founded in 1959. Others featured in this […]
USI protests absence of Gaeltacht Grants at Third Level
Where have the Teachers gone? Protest/Photocall Date: Thursday, 13th December Location: Outside Leinster House Time: 1pm On Thursday, 13th December the Union of Students in Ireland amongst their member organisations and Conradh na Gaeilge will protest the absence of any Gaeltacht Grants at Third Level for student teachers. Students will meet outside Leinster House at […]
National Student Accommodation Survey 2018
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 SURVEY
USI Welcome Gender Neutral Vaccination (Open Letter to Minister Simon Harris)
The Union of Students in Ireland welcomes the announcement of gender neutral vaccination program as part of the National HPV Vaccination Alliance. This is an important change for all students at second level. Read letter to Minister Harris from the National HPV Vaccination Alliance HERE
USI Welcome Gender Neutral Vaccination (Open Letter to Minister Simon Harris)
The Union of Students in Ireland welcomes the announcement of gender neutral vaccination program as part of the National HPV Vaccination Alliance. This is an important change for all students at second level. Read letter to Minister Harris from the National HPV Vaccination Alliance HERE
USI launches National Voter Registration Day
The Union of Students in Ireland, with the support of SpunOut.ie, NYCI (National Youth Council of Ireland) launch National Voter Registration Day 2018 today, Wednesday 14th November.
USI officially launch ReCharge Campaign
The Union of Students in Ireland, alongside Minister Jim Daly, Minister with special responsibility for mental health and the HSE have officially launched the National Student Mental Health Campaign; ReCharge, and the +Connections App as of 12pm today, Monday 12th November, in University College Cork. This new and exciting campaign focuses on reaching out to […]
Opportunity to write a blog on Mental Health for USI
This will be featured on their mental health new app and webpage We are looking for students to write about mental health and their experiences of it. We hope to create a safe and supportive space for students to discuss mental health and how it relates to themselves. Some guidelines when writing the blog include: […]
USI supports DCU Students’ Union #SaveOurShepherd Campaign.
The Union of Students in Ireland passionately support the campaign to revoke DCU student Shepherd Machaya’s deportation order for Sunday 21st October. DCU Students’ Union is leading this social justice campaign, calling upon Minister Charlie Flanagan to revoke the order immediately.
USI supports DITSU campaign to prevent Library closures.
USI supports DITSU campaign to prevent Library closures: Students will not suffer the brunt of poor management
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What courses are available? Only attend open days of colleges that host courses you are interested in. Think about what you want to do, is Third Level Education for you? Are you more interested in apprenticeships etc.? Eligible for the available courses? Find out what the entry requirements are, do you need to prepare a […]
USI welcomes the announcement today that Deputy Joe McHugh will be taking over the position of Minister for Education and Skills.
USI welcome the announcement today that Deputy Joe McHugh will be taking over the position of Minister for Education and Skills.
Union of Students in Ireland expresses frustration as students ignored in Budget 2019 “We’ll see this Government at the ballot box.”
Union of Students in Ireland expresses frustration as students ignored in Budget 2019 “We’ll see this Government at the ballot box.” The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has today expressed its anger and frustration as Budget 2019 again fails to deliver on the need for significant investment in third-level education and to alleviate the […]
“Grossly inadequate” USI reacts to proposed allocation for third level – Budget 2019
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 […]
“Grossly inadequate” USI reacts to proposed allocation for third level – Budget 2019
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 […]
Online protest calls for Government action on key student issues, including an end to highest fees in the EU
An online national student protest and socially distanced demonstrations on campuses across the island have been organisation today (March 24) by the Union of Students in Ireland to demand action from Government on the union’s Education For All campaign. Students are calling for an end to the €3,000 Student Contribution Charge – the highest fee […]
USI is #TogetherAgainstRacism with INAR
The Union of Students in Ireland is delighted to take part in the Irish Network Against Racism’s #TogetherAgainstRacism social media campaign today (Thursday) ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on March 21. USI is a proud member of INAR and we are pleased to show our opposition to racism, xenophobia, far-right ideologies […]
Tuairisc ar Mhúineadh na Gaeilge AMLÉ // USI Report of the Teaching of Irish
Tuairisc ar Mhúineadh na Gaeilge Report of the Teaching of Irish
Tuairisc ar Mhúineadh na Gaeilge AMLÉ // USI Report of the Teaching of Irish launched today
Two thirds of students think Irish should remain a compulsory subject up to Leaving Certificate level, but most students think more emphasis needs to be placed on speaking the language, according to research published on Wednesday (March 10) by the Union of Students in Ireland. For ‘Report on the Teaching of Irish’ USI surveyed 1,539 […]
Union of Students in Ireland statement on Limerick
The Union of Students in Ireland joins with the vast majority of students in Ireland, including most in Limerick, in expressing distress at the scenes posted on social media last night. USI has heard from many students today who are disappointed and upset by the incidents that took place in Limerick yesterday evening. Like every sector of Irish […]
Union of Students in Ireland statement
The Union of Students in Ireland joins with the vast majority of students in Ireland, including most in Limerick, in expressing distress at the scenes posted on social media last night. USI has heard from many students today who are disappointed and upset by the incidents that took place in Limerick yesterday evening. Like every sector of Irish […]
USI and Dáil opposition Bill to protect student renters launched
A Bill to protect student renters for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic will be tabled in the Dáil today (Thursday) on the back of a campaign led by the Union of Students in Ireland. Sinn Fein will table the Bill, which will be signed by 56 opposition TDs, including all TDs from Sinn Fein, the […]
Action needed on Gaeltacht fees for Hibernia students
Government must step in and work to reduce the cost of Gaeltacht placement for student teachers in private colleges, according to the Union of Students in Ireland. No student should be charged an extra fee to complete a mandatory and integral part of their college course and USI is calling on Ministers Simon Harris, Norma […]
USI backs Labour Party bill to regulate gambling advertising and calls for action from Government
Union of Students in Ireland statement 17.02.21 The Union of Students in Ireland supports the bill launched today which seeks to ban gambling advertising, and the union is calling on the Government to act on its Programme for Government commitments in relation to gambling. The Labour Party bill, launched by Senator Mark Wall, is seeking […]