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USI to Lobby Government for Reform of ‘Shoddy and Broken’ SUSI Grant

The national union voted today in favour of a motion to lobby for changes to SUSI's eligibility criteria.
By Ciaran Molloy
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USI Records €80k Surplus for Year Ending June 2019

The body's accounts warn USI is ‘developing a dependency on grant income which relate to specific projects’.
By Donal MacNamee
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State Won’t Cover Colleges’ Financial Losses, Expected to Total €500m

The Department of Education has said that it will not cover shortfalls faced by third-level colleges due to the pandemic.
By Emer Moreau
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Over 1,000 UCD International Students Call for Tuition Compensation

Around 1,100 students have signed a petition calling for compensation in light of the college’s closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
By Emer Moreau
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Trinity to Give Erasmus and Study Abroad Update This Friday

Trinity's vice-president for global affairs will give staff and students a long-awaited update on Erasmus and Study Abroad this Friday.
By Donal MacNamee
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Top Academics Call for Establishment of Higher Education Department

Over 800 academics – including leading immunologist Luke O'Neill – say higher education and research need a specific department.
By Sárán Fogarty
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Trinity Graduate Louise Nealon Signs Six-Figure Book Deal For First Two Novels

She joins the ranks of critically acclaimed female authors coming from Trinity in recent years.
By Ella Connolly
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Plé Cuimsitheach ag an bPróiseas Comhairliúcháin do Pholasaí Gaeilge Nua TCDSU

Pléadh na laigeachtaí a bhí ag an seanpholasaí Gaeilge TCDSU ag an gcruinniú.
By Malachi Ó Marcaigh
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USI to Launch Online Archive Hailing Students’ Role in Marriage Equality

The archive, which will feature reports, photos and videos from the time of the referendum, will go live on the union's website tomorrow.
By Orla Murnaghan and Donal MacNamee
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Freshers’ Week Likely to Move Online for Sports Clubs, in Phased Return

Club captains were told last week that alternative arrangements for sign-ups – a major source of revenue for clubs – are being considered.
By Fiachra Gallagher