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Universities Demand ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Third-Level Funding

Irish universities have called for €117 million in core funding for third-level in the government's budget for 2020.
By Donal MacNamee
Editorial

Students Must Make Climate Action a Priority – And Do it Now

The climate crisis is overwhelming and can feel insurmountable, but that is no excuse for inaction.

Is Gá do Mhic Léinn Tosaíocht a Dhéanamh de Gníomhú Aeráide – Láithreach

Níl smacht againn ar an éigeandáil aeráide go dtí seo, agus mothaíonn sé dósháraithe ar uairibh, ach ní leiscéal é sin do fhaillí.

Flagging Trans Issues, Student Leaders Meet Fianna Fáil Health Spokesman

Student leaders, including TCDSU officers, met Stephen Donnelly this afternoon for a discussion about the country's health service.
By Emer Moreau

Students Join 1,000 for Rain-Soaked Dublin Trans Pride

Around 1,000 trans rights activists took to the streets today for Dublin's second-ever Trans Pride march.
By Cormac Watson
Editorial

UCC Students Must Beat Fee Increases – Or Students Everywhere Could Suffer

UCC's proposed capitation fee increases set a dangerous precedent for universities all over the country.

UCC Students Occupy President’s Building in Capitation Fee Protest

Members of the protest are due to meet with UCC President Patrick O'Shea later today.
By Donal MacNamee
Editorial

Students’ Unions Deserve Great Credit For The Student Accommodation Rent Cap

Those involved in the fight for improved student accommodation are entitled to feel a measure of satisfaction.

Student Accommodation Rent Increases to Be Capped at 4%

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act came after multiple student protests.
By Orla Murnaghan

Housing Charity Urges Caution, After Brazilian Students Lose €1,750 in Rental Scam

Threshold, a national housing charity, has launched a new campaign called Scamwatch to help people avoid being duped.
By Donal MacNamee