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Carroll: Stormont Stalemate Robbing Thousands of a Second Chance at Education
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll condemns the planned cut of almost 8,000 further‑education places, saying the Executive’s budget stalemate will hit working‑class, women returning to work and newcomers, and calls for emergency funding to restore the places.
Education Public finance and taxation Original release: Carroll: Stormont Stalemate Robbing Thousands of a Second Chance at Education (opens in a new tab)
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The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
Green Party NI Leader Mal O’Hara says the Department for the Economy has let down Ulster University staff as up to 450 jobs are at risk, and calls for an urgent higher‑education funding settlement, a clear plan from Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and a transparent consultation with unions to避免 (
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff (opens in a new tab)
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Up to 450 redundancies UU - Harkin: "Abject cowardice of senior leadership"
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin condemns plans to cut up to 450 jobs at Ulster University, calling the decision to announce them via a Teams call a cowardly act by senior leadership. He questions whether the university's accounts justify such cuts.
Economy and employment Education Original release: Up to 450 redundancies UU - Harkin: "Abject cowardice of senior leadership" (opens in a new tab)
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People Before Profit Slam Proposed Fees Increase At University
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin criticises Ulster University Vice Chancellor Paul Bartholomew's suggestion that fees rise above £9,000 to fund Magee expansion, calling for fees to be reduced and eventually abolished.
Education Issue: Ulster University Vice Chancellor suggests tuition fees above £9,000 for Magee expansion Original release: People Before Profit Slam Proposed Fees Increase At University (opens in a new tab)
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DUP And UU Think 6000 Students At Magee Is Good Enough For Derry
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says the DUP and Ulster University are content with a 6,000-student target at Magee, Derry, and calls for an urgent plan to reach 10,000 students within five years. He also calls for a campaign of investment across Derry and the North West.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University Magee campus student number target 6,000 Original release: DUP And UU Think 6000 Students At Magee Is Good Enough For Derry (opens in a new tab)