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Irish PhD students earning 'way below liveable wage'

Under the current system, PhD researchers are classified as students, not workers, despite many o...

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15.15 26 Mar 2024


Irish PhD students earning 'way below liveable wage'


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Under the current system, PhD researchers are classified as students, not workers, despite many of them working in their universities through teaching. This system is in opposition to many other countries in the EU.

Sean was joined by Conor Reddy, a PhD researcher and President of the Postgraduate Workers Organisation...


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