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Harris Announces Prof. Philip Nolan as Head of New Research Funding Agency
The new funding agency, which will combine SFI and the IRC, will be created with the passing of the Research and Innovation Bill 2023 later this year.
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Postgraduates Vote to Establish New Union Bodies in College
The result saw both taught and research postgraduates vote to establish separate bodies to represent them in college governance.
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PhD Researcher Left in Precarious Living Situation Following Costs of Accommodation
UCD informed del Olmo that she would need to pay more than €2,000 to avail of on-campus accommodation between April and May.
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USI Votes to Support BDS Campaign
The motion mandates that the USI take a pro-BDS stance and that it supports local branches being established in universities, as well as boycotting Israeli companies and services.
USI Election Results
Live coverage of the results announcement for USI's Coiste Gnó 2023/24
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USI Votes Down Constitutional Amendment on Translation
The amendment would have called for the USI to have the constitution translated into Irish and Ulster Scots as well as English.
USI Comhdáil Hustings
Tune in for live updates from the USI Congress Hustings - the last Hustings before voting opens for next year's USI officers!
USI Coiste Gnó Hustings
Coverage of TCDSU's USI Coiste Gnó Hustings for the 2023/24 academic year.
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Student Groups Protest IUA Event Featuring Paschal Donohoe
Among the groups protesting today was TCDSU President-elect László Molnárfi.
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Revenue States PhD Researchers Should Pay Tax on Stipend
Documents sent from Jeffrey Sardina, a member of the national committee of the PWO, revealed that PhD researchers in receipt of a stipend may be required to pay taxes.