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Trinity Ranked 16th Most International University Worldwide
College has fallen by four points in the Times Higher Education Most International Universities ranking from 2022.
PCAU and PGWA to Merge
The two Unions will be going by the name Postgraduate Workers' Organisation once the merger is complete.
PhD Researcher Leaves Programme Following Difficulties with Visa Requirements
Abagun left her programme at the Southeast Technological University following a year of issues with the visa requirements for non-EEA researchers.
Government Announces €26m for Energy Efficiency in Higher Education
Ministers Simon Harris and Eamonn Ryan announced the new funding as part of the Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Pathfinder Programme.
Non-EU Financial Requirement to Increase to €10k Per Year From July 2023
Non-EU students will be required to demonstrate access to €10k per year to support themselves while studying in Ireland.
PCAU Submits Fair Research Agreement to Review of National PhD Supports
The document outlines the Union’s demands for workers’ rights and fair treatment and pay for postgraduate researchers in Ireland.
School of Physics Publishes Open Letter Calling for Provost’s Support For Increased Stipends
The letter requests that the Provost support an increase in the stipend to a liveable rate.
PhDs Face Delays in Promised €500 One-Off Payment
A letter issued to SFI and IRC directors for clarification authored by PCAU and PGWA received no response.
Harris Announces Over €22m in Funding for Student Supports
The money will go towards student supports and mental health resources in colleges across Ireland.
PCAU To Submit Proposal to Harris on PhD and Postgraduate Researcher Rights
The proposal was discussed at a Town Hall held by the PCAU on Friday.