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Harris Asks Colleges to Consider Domestic Violence Leave Policy
A similar policy was launched in NUI Galway last month.
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Unvaccinated Students Can Return to Campus in September, Says Harris
The Minister for Higher Education said this morning that “a very significant majority” of students will be vaccinated in time for the new college year.
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USI Joins Protesters Calling for State Ownership of New Maternity Hospital
Protesters were calling for the new National Maternity Hospital to be free of religious influence.
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TUI go Láidir i gCoinne Pointí Bónais Ardteiste do Chúrsa Nua Gaeilge
Tá grúpaí oideachais agus Gaeltachta tar éis an tseasaimh atá ag an TUI a cháineadh go crua.
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Cambridge University Creates Unit in Ireland to Keep Up Research in the EU
The shareholding in the Irish firm is held on behalf of the chancellor, masters and scholars of the University of Cambridge.
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‘Conversations With Friends’ Filming to Take Place on Campus Next Week
The series, based on Sally Rooney’s novel of the same name, is set to premiere in 2022.
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Irish Research Framework Above EU Average, European Commission Finds
The rating takes into account performances in international co-publication, academic citations and foreign doctorate students.
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DUCAC to Switch to Online Vote for Executive Elections
The online vote will take place over the course of 24 hours.
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In Historic Vote, DUCAC Makes Chairperson a Student-Only Position
The constitutional amendment made the positions of chair, vice-chair, honorary secretary and honorary treasurer.
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DUCAC to Vote Tonight on Making Chair a Student-Only Position
Following a vote by the DUCAC executive a proposal will be brought forward for discussion at the EGM which will include four motions.