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Minister of Further and Higher Education works with the USI to enhance student wellbeing
The Minister of Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris has announced the formation of a working group dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of third-level students.

Can’t Get Home – The initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students within Ireland.



USI Sexual Experience Survey defaced on live online conference
The Sexual Experience Survey (SES) 2020 publication was hacked by an unknown person yesterday, resulting in vandalism of the slides presenting the survey’s findings.

USI says one size does not fit all when it comes to assessment during lockdown
The USI (Union of Students in Ireland) have called for cooperation between universities and students’ unions to ensure no students are negatively impacted by the covid-19 pandemic.

DCUSU for 2020/2021 academic year elected
Fearghal Lynch was elected as President of DCU’s student’s union (SU) for the academic year of 2020/2021 with 2,288 votes on the third count.

Voters fail to turn out for DCUSU’s referendums
Three referendums which were held by DCU Students’ Union were deemed to be invalid due to them not reaching quorum.

24/7 mental health text line launched by USI
A 24/7 mental health text line was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on Monday November 18th.

USI and SIPTU launch postgrad charter
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) and SIPTU have partnered up together to create a Postgraduate Working Rights Charter highlighting and protecting the working rights of postgraduate students in third-level education.



