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TCDSU Candidates Sign Pledge Against Fees at “Students Against Fees” Rally
The candidates pledged to "oppose the introduction of student loans, which would inevitably to be a first towards increased student fees".

Fine Gael Fail to Commit to Funding Model for Higher Education
While the manifesto fails to outline any funding model for higher education, the manifesto commits the party to spend €100 million each year on the sector.

Green Party Commits to No Increase In Student Contribution if Elected
Christopher McMahon looks at looks at the just-published Green Party manifesto, and the party’s plans for higher education.

No Bruises or Blood at Traditionally Incisive Q Soc Hustings
Tonight’s TCDSU election hustings, jointly organised by Q Soc and Trinity News, saw well-performing candidates in most races.

Student Contribution Will Not Rise for Five Years, if Fianna Fáil Elected
Chris McMahon looks at the just-published Fianna Fáil manifesto, and the party’s plans for higher education.

Maher Denies Handing Out Free Cans for Votes in Trinity Hall
Maher, who has been fined repeatedly by the Electoral Commission, was seen giving out cans by a reporter.

Library to Continue Digitisation of Archives
The Library hopes it will be able to digitise a large proportion of its manuscripts, maps and photographs.

Royal Irish Academy Report Recommends Income-Contingent Loan Scheme
In a report published this week the academy, a body made up of academics from across Ireland, suggests that such a loan scheme is the only solution to the funding crisis facing higher education.

Nick Spare Drops Out of Education Race
Candidate cites mental health reasons and academic pressures for his decision.

Meon Dearfach i leith na Gaeilge ag Hustings an University Times agus an Cumann Gaelach
Tarlaíodh Hustings le haghaidh iarrthóirí Aontas na Mic Léinn leis an Cumann Gaelach agus an University Times i nDánlann Eolaíochta anocht.