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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.
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.
PhD Stipends to Increase by €500 as Part of Budget 2023
The postgraduate tuition fee contribution grant will also increase by €1,000.
Government to Reduce Student Contribution Charge by €1k
The measures were announced as part of Budget 2023 today.
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”.
Former GSU President Resigns
The resignation follows controversy surrounding allegations made against the former GSU President.
College Suspends GSU Funding Over Failure to Submit Accounts
The Graduate Students’ Union funding was suspended as it failed to file accounts with the College Capitation Committee for the 2021 year.
Independent Senators, USI Urge Harris to Amend HEA Bill
Senators Lynn Ruane and Alice-Mary Higgins and the USI push for Minister Harris to reform HEA Bill.
TCDSU Cuts Ties With GSU After Current President’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct
TCDSU will not engage or seek to renew its Memorandum of Agreement with the GSU following allegations of sexual misconduct against its president and consititutional breaches during its last election.
HEA Publishes Race Equality Implementation Plan
The Higher Education Authority has publish an anti-racism plan applicable to the higher education sector.