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USI hit out at safe-drinking campaign
The USI want the Stop Out-of-Control drinking campaign demolished because of its links with Diageo. Katie O’Neill reports. Read more…
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Munster ITs hit back at merger funding debate
Cork IT and Tralee IT have said that the proposed merger of the two colleges will not be funded through cuts in services.
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Trinity students favour local issues over political campaigns
Students in Trinity College Dublin have said that they are in favour of the SU favouring welfare and college campaigns over political and social movements. Stephen Downey reports. Read more…
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DIT holds second annual film festival
DIT held their second annual film festival in Dublin last week. Paula Clarke has more. Read more…
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WIT headed for industrial action over merger
Lectures and staff at WIT have voted in favour of industrial action over the proposed merger with IT Carlow. Jason O’Dwyer reports. Read more…
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WIT President appointed to new in HEA
President of WIT, Ruaidhrí Neavyn, is to leave his post at the Waterford college. Rebecca Strong reports. Read more…
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UCD to lose millions at the foot of the school of business
UCD could lose out on millions of euro worth of funding as the UCD school of business is to rethink the annual dividends which is awarded to the college. John Barry reports. Read more…
National News
Students’ bank account details leaked at University of Limerick
The second data breach at the University of Limerick this year saw the bank details and PPS numbers of over 360 students leaked. Read more…
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Maynooth University to halve number of entry routes
One of the major changes to programmes at Maynooth University is a combined arts and science entry route. Jade O’Leary reports. Read more…
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Staff at NCAD issue letter of support to students
Staff at the National College of Art and Design issued a letter of support to students after they staged a mass sit-in at the college yesterday.
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Kevin Donoghue elected as USI President
Kevin Donoghue has been elected as President of the USI following his victory over fellow candidate, Glenn Fitzpatrick. We’ve all of the results of this week’s USI Officer Board elections. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Over 300 NCAD students protest and occupy rooms in the college
Over 300 students occupied two rooms at the National College of Art and Design today after the director of the college refused to meet them to discuss their concerns over cuts, overcrowding and funding.
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USI National Congress kicks off in Athlone
The USI National Congress kicks off this Monday in Athlone as hundreds of delegates flock to the Sheraton Hotel to see the proceedings. Finnian Curran reports. Read more…
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Video: Over 400 NCAD students protest against cuts and overcrowding
More than 400 students at the college hand-delivered a letter of demands to the college’s director, Declan McGonagle Read more…
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NUI Galway students vote yes in cannabis referendum
NUI Galway has become the first Students’ Union in Europe to vote in favour of the legalisation of cannabis. Kevin Kelly reports. Read more…
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Newly elected UCD SU President under fire for social media activity
Marcus O’Halloran received criticism over various posts on a group page titled “Girls I’d shift if I was tipsy”. Read more…
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Irish Colleges Run Fewer Courses For Those With Disabilities
A report has found that colleges are not doing enough to provide courses for students who suffer from intellectual disabilities.
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NUIG suspends job form
NUI Galway has suspended the pre-screening questionnaire prospective employees had to fill out while a review of the process is undertaken. Read more…
National News
USI launch new phase of alcohol awareness campaign
The interactive phase of the Mental Drinking Roadshow was launched by the Union of Students in Ireland earlier last month Read more…
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Single parent students set to lose SUSI grant
Single parents in third-level education could lose up to €657 per month as changes to the one parent family payment will affect SUSI maintenance grants Read more…
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Ballymun Road sealed off following discovery of suspect device
A suspect device has been discovered on Ballymun Road this evening prompting Gardaí to close the road for a number of hours. Finnian Curran and Gianluca Avagnina reports. Read more…
University News
Staff in UCC threaten strike action
Lecturers in UCC have threatened to strike over attempts to impose changes to terms for new and promoted staff. Read more…
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Hundreds queue outside Galway pub for Donegal Tuesday
Hundreds of students queued outside a Galway city pub on Tuesday morning ahead of an annual Donegal themed event. Read more…
University News
Trinity taking legal action over Dublin Language School’s use of its name
Trinity takes legal action over Dublin Language School’s use of its name. Read more…
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Single mother elected as TCD SU President
A single mother who left school at the age of 15 has been elected as SU president for the next academic year at Trinity College Dublin Read more…