USI

As Decisions on Funding Loom, USI to Revive National Demonstration Day

The march, replaced by a voter registration day last year, will highlight support for a state-funded system rather than protest.
By Sinéad Baker

Cruthaíonn Plé ar Dheontais Deis Dúshláin na n-Iarchéimithe a thógáil isteach sa Lárshruth

Ní easpa deontas cothaithe í an fhadhb amháin atá ag crá iarchéimithe, agus is minic a fheictear iad mar dhaoine imeallacha i ndíospóireachtaí faoi dheacrachtaí na bhfochéimithe.
Editorial

Discussions Over Grants Provide an Opportunity to Bring Postgraduate Issues Back Into the Mainstream

The lack of maintenance grants is not the only issue faced by postgraduate students, who are too often seen as peripheral figures in debates dominated by undergraduate concerns.

With Student Numbers Falling, Fianna Fáil Joins Unions Calling for Reintroduction of Postgraduate Grants

With Fine Gael's position unclear, USI is now also calling on Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, to outline is party's policy.
By Philip Mc Guinness

Deciding Between the State and Student Loans: How Did We Get Here?

From a history of free tuition to the current underfunding and consideration of loans, we look back on the timeline of higher education funding solutions.
By Charlotte Ryan

Students’ Union Presidents Reaffirm Commitment to Publicly Funded Higher Education

The 27 presidents of USI-affiliated unions tonight signed an open letter rejecting a proposed loan system outlined in the Cassells report.
By Sinéad Baker

For Leaders and Lobby Groups, Cautious Optimism Amid Plans to Prevent Loan Scheme

Loan schemes, one of three options outlined in the higher education funding report, has been met with strong opposition from students and trade unions.
By Dominic McGrath

Students Must Have More Involvement in Institutional Decision-Making, Says HEA Report

Greater transparency, inclusivity and diversity must go beyond the legal requirements and the “students as customers” model should be avoided.
By Sinéad Baker and Edmund Heaphy

Annie Hoey Elected President of USI

Cian Power was elected Welfare Officer in the only contested race for USI officer board.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
Editorial

UCD Must Seize its Chance to Rejoin National Student Politics

Local students' unions lack the time, expertise and mandate to make a difference on national issues.