High Dropout Rates Directly Linked with Lack of Student Support
The Union of Students in Ireland has released research today which shows the direct link between the high dropout rates in third level education, and emphasised that students will vote for parties who prioritise education in the General Election. 22.1% of students who dropped out of college said the main reason was financial difficulties. Three-quarters […]
Union of Students in Ireland Criticises New Draft Report of Student Loan System
The Union of Students in Ireland has criticised the new proposed loan scheme for students. It said it is overwhelmingly intimidating and will deter students from applying to college. College graduates could face loan repayments in the region of €25 a week over a 15-year period under major reforms to third-level funding proposed in a […]
Student’s demonstrate outside Dáil for Irish language lobby in General Election
100 Students will gather outside the Dáil tomorrow, Wednesday the 7th October, demanding an Irish language lobby in the General Election. The demonstration is organised by Conradh na Gaeilge and the Union of Students in Ireland, to demand that the Irish language is preserved and promoted by the next government. CnaG and USI understand the […]
10,000 Students Take Action To Protect Grants
The Union of Students in Ireland will register an estimated 10,000 new third level students to vote across 24 Irish campuses on the 6th October. USI’s campaign ‘Education Is’ aims to educate, empower and register students to vote in the upcoming General Election, focusing on which parties will increase student support like grants, student assistance funds […]
73% of Students say the cost of college causes them Anxiety or Stress
Before World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, the Union of Students in Ireland have released new survey results which show that 73.1% of students said the high cost of college causes them anxiety or stress. 95.3% of students think the cost of college is too high at €11,000 per year, and 72% of […]