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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.
PGWA Galway Releases Petition Requesting Reversal of PhD Payment Policies
The petition called for a reversal of the Graduate Teaching Assistant policy implemented at the start of the 2022/23 academic year.
Staff and Students Express Concerns Over New College Board Makeup
A town hall held to discuss the HEA Act 2022 saw issues raised with representation on College Board.
Trinity Med Day Aim to Pass €1m Threshold on Their 21st Anniversary
Since 2002, the student charity organisation has been raising funds for projects in Trinity-affiliated teaching hospitals.
Trinity Takes Ownership of Printing House Square
The building will provide 249 new "state of the art" beds to students.
New Report Highlights Racism Experienced by Healthcare Students
The Stand Up, Speak Out! project report was launched last week to articulate the lived experiences of healthcare students from ethnic minority backgrounds.