Higher Education
Pharmacy Regulator Declines to Support Paid Placements, As Students Blast Working Conditions
Hundreds of students gathered to protest against high fees and unpaid placements.
Draft Constitution Approved for Ireland’s Newest Students’ Union
The constitution for Technological University Dublin Students’ Union will be put to students in a referendum in February.
College Appoints Peter Reynolds Interim Chief Financial Officer
Reynolds replaces Ian Mathews, who has taken on a post in the University of Abu Dhabi.
Léiríonn an Tubaiste le Táillí SUSI go bhfuil Fadhb le Príomhfheidhmeanna an Chlárlann Acadúil
Níl gá iniúchadh a dhéanamh chun fadhbanna i riarachán na Clárlainne Acadúla a aithint.
‘Positive Discrimination’ Concerns Were Raised Over Women-Only Professorships
The government is expecting legal challenge of its 45 women-only professorships announced in November.
Editorial
Students’ Unions Are Tackling Direct Provision Together – But Without USI
The national students’ union is trying to regain control of a campaign it should already be leading.
Tá na hAontais Mac Léinn ag Dul i nGleic le Soláthar Díreach – Ach Gan USI
Tá aontas náisiúnta na mac léinn ag iarraidh bheith i gceannas ar an fheachtas seo. Ba chóir go bhfuil sé cheana.
DCU Paid for a Square on the Dublin Monopoly Board
The university repeatedly requested the game's makers that no other third-level institutions would appear on the board.
Pharmacy Students to Rally Against Unpaid Placement and Fee Hikes
USI and the Irish Pharmaceutical Students Association will gather at the Dáil next week to protest against the new MPharm Programme.
Trinity to Offer More Places for Students in Direct Provision By September
The College has set up a working group to look into alternative routes to higher education for students living in direct provision.