Yes vote will bring about an Ireland that cares better for women

Annie Hoey: Students want an Ireland that protects women by providing safe, regulated abortion care in line with best medical practice

USI raises concerns over higher level spending

Union leader calls for postponement of decision on funding of higher level education

‘Childcare is a huge issue for parents going to college’

A growing number of third-level students have dependent children. But affordable on-campus childcare and other supports are hard to find

Car insurance costs will not be ‘dramatically’ reduced, Murphy says

Minister of State says the Government wants a ‘gradual’ lowering of premium costs

Student unions warn against introducing loan scheme

Graduates who emigrate may be ‘too afraid’ to return home, Oireachtas committee told

Irish Times partners with Drugs.ie for youth media awards

Chance to have work published on Student Hub site for National Youth Media Awards

Third level in distress: how colleges are coping with mental health

‘Extremely worrying’ that students in distress might have to wait weeks to see a counsellor

Is it possible to balance college and parenthood?

Facilities available for student parents are far from standard across all institutions

Thousands take to the streets in Dublin to protest against student loans

Student union president says loan system would adversely affect right to education

Thousands rally in Dublin protest against student fees

Demonstrators warn of impact income contingent loans would have on young people

USI seeks restoration of student teachers’ €1m Gaeltacht grant

Union fears disadvantaged students will be deterred from teaching courses

DCU president says university rankings dip is wake-up call

Government needs to consider income-contingent loan scheme, says Brian MacCraith

Is your kid going to college? Don’t be a helicopter parent

After years of close involvement with their children’s education, parents can find it hard to give up control. But overbearing parenting benefits no one

Spare room? Call goes out to find space to house students

Homeowners could earn up to €12,000 tax-free as students desperate for housing

Getting deposit back an issue for ‘60% of renters’, USI says

Student lobby in campaign to tackle issue of landlords withholding money

Public funding for 3rd level only viable option put forward by Cassells

Solutions based around fees and loans will deter students and damage the econony

USI opposes student loan scheme option

Union welcomes inclusion of free education option in long-awaited Cassells report

Pro-choice activists call for referendum at Dublin rally

Anti-abortion group warns about ‘devastating’ effects of termination

People to watch in 2016: Advocacy and activism

Education, disability access, direct provision and women’s rights will likely be on the agenda in 2016

Una Mullally: Government must not shaft students yet again

‘Free’ fees already cost €3,247, yet there are plans to burden young people further

Students’ union calls for youth vote to be taken seriously

USI seeks automatic registration after young vote ‘mobilised’ by marriage referendum

Students campaign for Yes vote in same sex marriage vote

‘This is not just about equality, it is about love’

USI to launch campaign seeking ‘yes’ vote for marriage equality

Students’ union president Laura Harmon: Referendum a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity

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