Pages tagged “Northern Ireland”

  • NUS-USI opposes calls from university leaders to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland

    Ben Friel, NUS-USI President responds to the call to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland

    “The student movement in Northern Ireland stands united in condemning calls from university leaders to increase tuition fees in Northern Ireland, at a time when levels of student poverty and financial hardship are out of control on our campuses.

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    May 08, 2025

  • NI Students Set To Receive 20 Percent Uplift to Student Maintenance Loans

    Economy Minister Announces 20% Increase to Student Maintenance Loans

    Economy Minister Conor Murphy MLA has today announced a 20% increase in maximum student maintenance loans for the 2025/26 academic year. This follows a 40% increase in the 2023/24 academic year, demonstrating a continued commitment to supporting students facing cost of living pressures.

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    January 31, 2025

  • Joint statement from NUS-USI and USI/AMLÉ on the permanent ban on puberty blockers in NI

    NUS-USI & USI/AMLÉ stand in solidarity with the Trans community in Northern Ireland following the distressing decision by the Northern Ireland Executive to permanently ban puberty blockers to under-18s, and we also stand firmly against the UK government’s similar actions in England. NUS-USI & USI/AMLÉ condemn these harmful decisions, which represent a significant step backward for LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare access.

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    December 12, 2024