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UT Editor: “I will not resign”

The University Times Editor, in a statement to Trinity News and staff this morning, refuted the severity of claims that were listed in a letter calling for her resignation

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The University Times (UT) editor will not resign following a letter calling for her resignation, a statement to Trinity News this afternoon has confirmed. 

On Saturday, a tweet from a former staff member of UT was published, which contained screenshots

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32 members of UT staff sign letter calling for editor’s resignation

Staff members have begun impeachment proceedings against their editor, which will be carried out should she choose not to resign

This afternoon, a tweet from a former staff member of the University Times (UT) staff was published, showing a letter from UT staff members calling for the resignation of their editor. 

Members sent a letter calling for the editor, Ailbhe

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Cost of Living Crisis Protest Front Square

Thousands of students fill front square for USI’s National Walkout

Students lined Front Square to the Arts Building this morning during a student walkout protesting student conditions

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Thousands of students walked out of lecture halls and classrooms this morning in protest against the combined accommodation crisis and cost of college which are affecting students all across the country.

The protest was organised by the Union of Students …

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Harris launches partnership with 24/7 student mental health service

Harris has partnered with Togetherall to deliver anonymous peer-to-peer mental health supports to all students

Simon Harris has announced a partnership with 24/7 student mental health service Togetherall.

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science announced the partnership today to mark World Mental Health Day. 

Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland

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USI says the “once-off” reduction will not remove the barrier to higher education

They say that the “once-off” reduction comes “too late for students who have already deferred their places in college this year”

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has responded to reductions in college fees in Budget 2023. 

USI has criticised the €1,000 reduction to the Student Contribution Charge in Budget 2023 saying that it should have been “a permanent reduction

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Roe v Wade: F*ck Morality, this is a war on women

The overturning of abortion rights in the US is a stark reminder of the fragility of progress and existing struggles closer to home

This article contains discussion of sexual assault. 

Progress is fragile, painful, and most importantly, impermanent. This has been an impossible week for anyone who can get pregnant. The overturning of the Roe v Wade ruling by the US Supreme Court

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Concerns over student representation dominate at HEA Bill Townhall

A townhall was held by College today for students and staff, to discuss the drafting of a supplemental charter to the HEA Bill

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Concerns over student representation in College governance dominated the HEA Bill townhall this afternoon.

Student representation on Board risks being halved under the proposed plans. 

An online town hall meeting was held this afternoon to discuss the drafting of a

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Harris publishes plan to reduce student contribution charge

Government has decided that student loans will not form as part of the higher education funding model going forward

This afternoon, Simon Harris published plans by the department to reduce the student contribution charge going forward. 

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris has published a plan to reduce the cost of higher education.

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Trinity law professor accused of murder granted bail on appeal

Diarmuid Rossa Phelan left the High Court “totally in the dark” about his financial situation

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A Trinity law professor accused of murder has been granted bail of €100,000, with the Court of Appeal overturning a previous High Court decision.

President of the Court of Appeal Justice George Birmingham said that Diarmuid Rossa Phelan enjoys the …