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Significant Clarifications Made to Academic Appeals Process

Following working group recommendations, sweeping changes to recommendations on exam and academic appeals.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
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After Criticism Over Impact on Female Academics, Trinity Revises Tenure-Track Proposal

Changes to proposal to be considered at a meeting of the College Board tomorrow.
By Dominic McGrath
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Jason Leonard Withdraws from Presidential Race

Leonard has cited health concerns as a reason for his withdrawal.
By Dominic McGrath
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After Years of Frustration, Institutes of Technology Staff to Strike on February 3rd

Institutes of technology will see their lecturing staff go on strike, calling for the government to re-evaluate and open a conversation on the future of higher education in Ireland.
By Paul Glynn
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18 Candidates to Run in Students’ Union Elections

Stephen Carty, Jason Leonard, Kieran McNulty and Daniel O’Brien are running for president.
By Sinéad Loftus
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Social Democrats Would Reduce Student Contribution by €1000

The party, due to launch their manifesto this morning, would also reintroduce postgraduate maintenance grants.
By Chris McMahon
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“Students Against Fees” Commit to Two National Rallies in Coming Weeks

The meeting, which took place tonight, decided to hold a rally on February 3rd, in conjunction with a planned strike by the TUI.
By Dominic McGrath and Eleanor O'Mahony
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Trinity’s School of Engineering Receives €65 Million in Software from Siemens

Engineering students will have access to software described as "industry leading", used in the automotive, aerospace and machinery industries.
By Aoife O'Donoghue
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At Education World Forum, Lynn Ruane Speaks About Access To Education

The forum, attended by over 80 ministers for education from around the world, was held in London.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
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Labour Promises to Reduce Student Contribution Charge by €500 if Elected

Minister for Education also discussed €100 million in additional funding and supports for third-level at Connolly Café Youth Forum.
By Edmund Heaphy