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Increase in Fees Necessary to Bridge Funding Gap, Says Queen’s University Belfast

The university has outlined three options for funding higher education in Northern Ireland, all of which involve an increase in fees.
By Dominic McGrath
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With New Joint Campaign, TCDSU and UCDSU Call on Homeowners to Rent Rooms to Students

The €8,000 campaign will see the unions work with Daft.ie to publicise the government's rent-a-room scheme.
By Dominic McGrath and Róisín Power
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Trinity Researchers Aid Discovery Into Causes of Motor Neurone Disease

The new research, which Trinity scientists helped lead, has discovered three new genes linked to the causes of the incurable disease.
By Jamie Ó Siochrú
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After “Unacceptable” Demands From College, DIT Students’ Union Left Without Funding

A dispute with DIT leaves the union without funding for at least three months, and with an uncertain future beyond that.
By Sinéad Baker
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Catching Students Unawares, UCC Bar to Close After No Consultation

In an open letter UCCSU criticised “the lack of consultation or awareness extended to the Students’ Union".
By Dominic McGrath
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After Years of Inaction, Government Commitments to Student Housing Strategy

New commitments will see a Student Housing Officer and additional 7,000 places.
By Sinéad Baker and Dominic McGrath
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At People and Planet’s Oxford Summer Gathering, Fossil Free TCD Find an International Community

The group was the first Irish delegation to attend last week's student-led conference, which focused on the future of divestment.
By Charlotte Ryan
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Removal of Kiosk and New Visual Displays in Nassau Street Concourse Promise “Sparkle”

New works on the Nassau St entrance are taking place, including a seating area and information ticket machines.
By Róisín Power
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Baker Appoints Staff, with Dominic McGrath Deputy Editor

Dominic McGrath, the outgoing News Editor, will serve as Deputy Editor, while Charlotte Ryan, the outgoing Features Editor, will serve as Assistant Editor.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
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Trinity’s Alternative Admissions Feasibility Study Extended for a Fourth Year

Trinity’s groundbreaking study into alternatives admissions will continue for another year, with the changes implemented in its third year retained.
By Róisín Power