Higher Education

Harkin: Stand with Workers to Defend UU Jobs and Magee Expansion

Derry City and Strabane District Council will hold a Special Meeting 2pm Tuesday 28th July to hear from Ulster University trade union representatives regarding proposed redundancies and Magee expansion.

Carlow College Closure Should Be Paused Pending Full Transparency Over Decision-Making

People Before Profit calls for Carlow College closure to be paused pending full transparency over decision-making. Cllr Wallace: "Cross-party support for staff and students is growing." TD Paul Murphy: "Too many fundamental questions remain unanswered"

Carlow College Staff Welcome Oireachtas Committee Support as Calls Grow for Review of Closure Decision

Hearing exposes significant unanswered questions about decision. Committee members heard evidence from staff. Staff reps confirm campaign will continue advocating over the coming months to ensure issues raised before Oireachtas Committee remain firmly on the national agenda over the summer.

Protest to Keep Carlow College

"Ultimately, the Government has the authority to shape the future of the institution. We need to show them how much Carlow College means to the community so I hope people will rally on Sunday."

Carroll on Ulster University Job Losses: Cash for Campuses, Cuts for Workers

"I am demanding answers from the University of Ulster: what jobs they plan to cut, what impact it will have on the education of students, and where else could the funds be found instead."

Up to 450 redundancies UU - Harkin: "Abject cowardice of senior leadership"

“We offer our solidarity to all workers at UU at this time and look forward to joining you on the picket line if and when you decide to fight these job cuts.”