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Provost Discusses Precarious Employment at Address to College

Provost Linda Doyle also responded to issues around accommodation, costs of living, PhD stipends, and the climate crisis in her address to the college community.
By Ailbhe Noonan and Phoebe Pascoe
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HEA Bill Approved by Oireachtas

The bill was passed by the Houses of Parliament with new amendments late last night.
By Alex Payne
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Trinity Hikes On-Campus Accommodation Costs By Over 5 Per Cent

College has said the cost increases have come “at a time of high inflation”.
By Seán Cahill
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Trinity Student Elected to Youth Committee of European Disability Forum

Physics student Ben Rowsome has been elected to the Youth Committee of the European Disability Forum, where he will represent Autism Europe. 
By Clara Roche
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Ireland Ranks Third for Third-Level Attainment in OECD Rankings

The report also outlined that the number of young people not in employment or education dropped to 12.1 per cent and that 63 per cent of young people in Ireland are in education.
By Alex Payne
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Harris Outlines SUSI Grant, Stipends at Press Briefing for Budget 2023

The Minister for Higher Education and Research confirmed a number of measures presented on Tuesday in Budget 2023.
By Ailbhe Noonan
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Students Left Unable to Find College Accommodation as Housing Crisis Worsens

A number of students told The University Times that they were concerned about the costs of finding and renting accommodation.
By Faye Madden and Ailbhe Noonan
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PhD Stipends to Increase by €500 as Part of Budget 2023

The postgraduate tuition fee contribution grant will also increase by €1,000.
By Ailbhe Noonan
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Government to Reduce Student Contribution Charge by €1k

The measures were announced as part of Budget 2023 today.
By Ailbhe Noonan
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HEA Bill Passes With Amendments Securing Student Union Representation

Senator Lynn Ruane said that “it is really welcome that a legal guarantee has been put in place for student union representatives on governing authorities”.
By Faye Madden