USI

Editorial

USI Can Represent Postgraduates Effectively Without Outlay for a New Officer

While USI can certainly improve on its efforts to represent postgraduates, the union already has the experience and expertise to do so without establishing a new position.

USI Promises Postgraduates Vote on New Officer in 2018

The commitment comes after renewed frustrations about the lack of postgraduate representation in the union.
By Kathleen McNamee

Tá Éileamh Ardghlórach á Dhéanamh ag USI, Léiriú é seo ar an gcur Chuige nua

Bhí Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn buartha go gcaillfeadh sé a chuid stádas, gan mórán torthaí.
Editorial

USI’s Demand to be Heard Represents a Much-Needed Shift

The national representative union has been too afraid to shout loudly for fear that it would lose its seat at the table – with no real results.

UCDSU and ULSU Decline Offer from USI to Attend National Training Event

The presidents of the two unions, alongside MISU, gave mixed reasons for not attending the Belfast training event.
By Dominic McGrath
Editorial

With TCDSU Leading the Consent Debate, We Should Not Underestimate the Union’s National Impact

Queen’s University Belfast is to adopt Trinity’s consent workshop model, proving the external influence that TCDSU can have.

Students Join Rally Asking Government to “Get Real” on HIV Prevention Drug

TCDSU and USI joined a rally calling for the introduction of PrEP in Ireland.
By Dominic McGrath and Eleanor O'Mahony

USI Calls on Government to Abandon Plans for a Summer Abortion Referendum

The union has said a referendum during the summer months would make it nearly impossible for many students to vote.
By Kathleen McNamee

Following Trinity’s Example, Queen’s University Belfast to Launch Consent Classes in October

The joint project between QUBSU and the university will see consent classes introduced for the first time.
By Dominic McGrath

As Ireland Waits on Repeal Referendum Date, Students’ Unions Are Planning their Campaigns

The campaign will be working to prepare for a 2018 referendum.
By Eleanor O'Mahony