Tag: USI
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10,000 students register to vote in drive
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The target of registering 10,000 student voters was surpassed on the National Day of Voter Registration, according to…
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USI pre-budget doc demands cut reversal
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Katie O’Neill analyses the USI pre-budget submission and speaks to USI President Kevin Donoghue about the student interest…
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USI summit encourages student start-ups
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The USI summit held in Mansion House last week was a hub for student start-ups. John Casey reports.
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Kevin Donoghue elected as USI President
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Kevin Donoghue has been elected as President of the USI following his victory over fellow candidate, Glenn Fitzpatrick.…
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USI National Congress kicks off in Athlone
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The USI National Congress kicks off this Monday in Athlone as hundreds of delegates flock to the Sheraton…
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USI launch new phase of alcohol awareness campaign
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The interactive phase of the Mental Drinking Roadshow was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland earlier…
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USI launches ‘Make Grá the Law’ campaign
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The USI have recently launched their support for the Marriage Equlity referendum which is due to take place…
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Health consequences do not stop students from drinking, study shows
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Students will not reduce their alcohol consumption for medical reasons, but will reduce their intake due to cost.
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Over 200 students attend USI Pink Training in Cork
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The training aimed to teach students about issues relating to gender identity and sexuality.
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Almost 80 DCU students register on Voter Registration Day
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The National Voter Registration Day took place on October 30th and aimed to register more young people to…
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CRC to decide on SU’s water charges position
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DCU’S Class Rep Council are to vote on the Students’ Unions position regarding the implementation of water charges.…
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Will tomorrow’s budget finally be the end of ‘free’ third level education?
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Aura McMenamin looks ahead to tomorrow’s budget and what it could mean for third level students across the…
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USI calls for student grant to remain untouched in budget 2014
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USI President, Laura Harmon, has called on the government to maintain the current level of financial aid available…
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Cannabis users less likely to finish college
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A recent study undertaken by medical journal, The Lancet, has found regular cannabis users are more likely to…
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DCU struggling with Government cuts: DCU President
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The President of DCU speaks exclusively to The College View about cuts in Government funding, Minister Ruairi Quinn,…
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College fees cut for children of Irish emigrants
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The Government has reached out to Irish emigrants around the world by announcing that third levels fees for…
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DCU attending first USI congress since re-affiliation vote
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DCU will attend the USI Congress next week despite having to yet to receive confirmation of membership.
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Time to accept working for free, even after college?
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Suzanne Cooper weighs up the value of unpaid internships and if they’re a necessary evil to get your…
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The USI and student democracy
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Sean Cassidy analyses the yes result to re-affiliating to the USI and what it will mean for DCU.
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Student nurses to protest over wages and working conditions
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Figures released by the Lancet report and low wages for graduate nurses prompt student protests.
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USI Win By Just One Vote
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Reactions to the results of the USI referendum from USI President Joe O’ Connor and DCU Returning Officer…
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USI Hustings 2014: Money, representation and unification
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A liveblog of the hustings for the upcoming USI re-affiliation referendum in DCU.
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Referendum on USI re-affiliation announced
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Students urged to get to know both sides of the debate before making an informed decision at the…
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Support for nurses’ protests against low graduate pay rates
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The Class Rep Council has voted to support student nurses protesting against the initial pay rate for graduates…