Jack Leahy | Contributing Editor The Union of Students in Ireland yesterday launched its annual pre-budget campaign, renewing its call for the protection of the maintenance grant and other student supports. Launched at Smock Alley Theatre, the ‘Education is’ campaign is based on the organisation’s pre-budget submission, which addresses the public good, cost, and accessibility of third-level education.ADVERTISEMENT The campaign will feature a national protest event on Thursday October 8th. While details of the event are yet to be announced, The University Times understands that the regionalised ‘local day of action’ template is to be scrapped in favour of a more familiar mass demonstration. Budget … Continue reading USI Launches Annual Pre-Budget Campaign