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SIPTU Members in Trinity Vote to Take Strike Action
The dispute is over new temporary contracts and an end to staff promotions, with the second union representing non-academic staff to ballot next week.

After Calls from Student and Trade Unions, Government Suggests Raising Employer Levy to Fund Third Level
A report published today has recommended a small increase in the levy, which could provide €200 million to the sector.

New QS Subject Rankings Sees Many Trinity Subjects Slide Outside Top 100
Only two subjects remained within the top 100 places, with nursing the only subject in Trinity remaining inside the top 50 in the world at 36th.

European Space Agency Selects Trinity Astrophysicist to Help Shape Future of Space Exploration
Trinity astrophysicist Prof Peter Gallagher has been appointed as one of 12 advisers to the Director of Science at the agency.

At Odds with Pro-Choice UCDSU, New President Gives Conflicted Response to Repeal Campaign
Katie Ascough, a pro-life campaigner and who was elected President today, did not commit to attending pro-choice marches with the union.

Maynooth Students’ Union Votes Overwhelming to Remain in USI
Ninety-six per cent of voters voted to remain in USI, with only 90 students voting to leave the union.

UCD Students Vote in Favour of Reducing the Current Level of Third-Level Fees
Students were given three options, with over 62 per cent of voters voting to mandate UCDSU to campaign for significantly reduced third-level fees.

UCD Students Vote to Support the Reunification of Ireland
After today’s referendum result, University College Dublin Students’ Union is mandated to support Irish unity.

“Good Start” to Trinity’s Irish Unity Preferendum Campaign, as Students Prepare to Vote Next Week
Results from UCD's referendum on Irish unity are due today, after NUIG voted to support unity yesterday.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Marks International Women’s Day with Consent Campaign
The one-day event is part of a larger ‘Ask Consent’ campaign led by the centre.