Feb 18, 2019

By: Sinéad Baker

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After Protest, Government Reverses Decision in Recognising Nursing and Midwifery Internship

Groups had challenged the government's decision not to extend incremental credit to those who completed their internship between 2011 and 2015.
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€36.5 million Increase in Funding For Higher Education in Budget 2017

A full maintenance postgraduate grant, worth nearly €6,000, for low-income students was also introduced.
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37,000 More International Students by 2020, as Strategy Aims for “Best Education System in Europe”

Bruton commits to bringing the value of international education to €2.1 billion with more international higher education and English language training students.
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Social Democrats Recommit to 10 per cent Increase in Higher Education Investment

In their alternative budget, the party states it would reduce the student contribution by €300 for the 2017/18 year, with a view of reducing it by €1,000 over time.
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New Lectureship in Zoology in Honour of Trinity Nobel Prize Winner

Speaking in Trinity today, Prof William Campbell spoke on his love of parasitology and for the College.
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State Auditor Fears Trinity May Run Out of Cash, With Trinity Expecting a €34 million Deficit for Last Financial Year

Speaking to The University Times, Trinity's Chief Financial Officer states that, by turning to non-state income sources, Trinity expects to return to an operating surplus, excluding expenditure on infrastructure, next year.
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Compromise on Higher Education Funding Options Possible, Says Minister

In an interview with The University Times, Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, says that a middle ground on the Cassells report options is possible.
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Embracing Industry and Education, Bruton Calls for Consensus

In an interview, Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, talks about funding, job creation and the importance of education to the government's ambitions.
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Pav Debuts Facelift, Including New Colour Scheme and Bar

With more tills and beer taps, the Pav is seeking to appeal to a wider customer base.
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New Student Spaces to Open in Arts Block and Hamilton

The two spaces are the first step in what is hoped to be a “network or distribution” of student spaces across campus.

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