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At NCAD, 98% of Students Vote to Join USI
The union was one of few students’ unions in Ireland not affiliated to the national students’ union.
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Unions Set For “Pivotal” Meeting with College on April 11th
Unions are planning strike action unless there is no resolution to the ongoing dispute over contracts and promotions.
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Trinity Lost €9.4m Last Year
Significantly lower than the €34 million deficit predicted in June 2016, the loss was negated by higher earnings and less expenditure than expected.
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Formally Launching Arts Block Space, Provost Praises Introduction of Spaces
New student spaces were formally launched by Provost Patrick Prendergast today, who spoke on the importance of such spaces across campus.
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Keane, Responding to Online Criticism, Justifies Decision to Oppose Pro-Boycott Motion
Students for Justice in Palestine said that Keane, who has supported the movement in the past, promised not to speak against the motion.
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To Receive Funding, Irish Third-Level Institutions Require Efforts for Gender Balance
For staff in Irish universities, the new gender equality benchmarks required to receive research funding will be a boost in the battle for gender equality.
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Amid Increasing Encroachments on Their Freedoms, Students’ Unions Seek to Legislate for Independence
Feeling unable to act, campaign and budget free of interference from their institutions, unions fear they will be unable to fulfil their mandate to students.
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100 Beds Prioritised for Postgraduate Students Under New College Deal
The GSU and Global Relations have agreed to prioritise 100 beds for postgraduates in new accommodation on Gardiner St.
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At Last TCDSU Council, New Part-time Officers, Convenors and Committee Reps Elected
The elections, which took place this evening, saw Colm O'Halloran, Ronan Doherty and Paul Shanahan elected to senior positions in the union.
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TCDSU Votes to Campaign on Border and Northern Irish Fees, as Brexit Begins
The union will campaign to ensure there aren't any changes to the status of the border in the wake of Britain's decision to leave the EU.