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Third-Level Gets 3,000 New Places in Science and Technology Courses

A government investment of €24 million will see 2,745 places created on courses in areas of 'high priority' – mostly in science and technology.
By Donal MacNamee
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Gender Pay Gap Widens in Years After Graduation, Research Shows

Men earn 14 per cent more than women eight years after leaving third-level education, up from a four per cent difference the year after graduation.
By Emer Moreau
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Third-Level Education ‘Forgotten’ in New Direct Provision Report, Says USI

USI has expressed ‘supreme disappointment’ at the findings of a new Oireachtas report on direct provision.
By Sárán Fogarty
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UCD Head Calls for ‘Flexibility’ From Government on Hiring Regulations

Prof Andrew Deeks said the state should 'empower' Irish universities by giving them more flexibility to hire.
By Donal MacNamee
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UCC Launches Ireland’s First Course on LGBTQ+ History

The module will run for six weeks and explore themes ranging from the Stonewall riots in New York to the murder of Declan Flynn in 1982.
By Orla Murnaghan
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Exam Error Creates ‘Panic’ for First-Year Engineering Students

First-year engineers were only given access to a crucial sheet of formulae 10 minutes before the end of their exam yesterday.
By Donal MacNamee
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Four Staff Members Get Honorary GSU Membership

Neville Cox, Kevin O’Kelly, Ciara Joyce and Niamh Brennan were honoured by the GSU last night.
By Orla Murnaghan
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After Years of Lobbying, RCSI Gets University Status

Minister for Education Joe McHugh said the decision was given 'long and detailed consideration'.
By Donal MacNamee
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Trinity Readies Itself for a Global Sleepout

The Script are set to play Front Square as part of a worldwide event aimed at tackling homelessness.
By Donal MacNamee
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Food Cabinets Installed in 1937 Reading Room Kitchenette

The food cabinets are part of a series of upgrades to the kitchenette in the 1937 Reading Room.
By Donal MacNamee