Accommodation Providers Could Skirt New Rent Legislation Over Summer
A Bill banning student accommodation providers from charging more than two months' rent upfront is due to come into force in September.
Science Gallery Launches Limited-Edition ‘Systems’ Publication
The ‘exhibition in a box’ aims to re-imagine methods of ‘exploring and untangling the many complex systems, both visible and invisible, that surround us’.
Harris Announces €105m Fund to Enable Students to Return to Campus
The funding will target student mental health and wellbeing, the Students Assistance Fund and the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage Fund.
GSU Board: No Findings on EGM, President and VP Failed to Engage Fully
The Board received two complaints about the events of the EGM.
University Governance Bill to Come Before Government in Next Term
Under the proposed legislation, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) would be given a stronger regulatory role over third-level institutions.
One Third of Student Nurses, Midwives Yet to Receive COVID Grant
The proposed grant would pay student nurses and midwives €100 for a 39-hour work week during the pandemic.
GSU President Gisele Scanlon to Run in Seanad By-Election
Among the other contenders for Ivana Bacik’s seat are Hugo MacNeill, Carly Bailey, and Tom Clonan.
Prof Orla Sheils to be Nominated for Vice-Provostship
Sheils is currently Director of Medical Ethics in Trinity’s School of Medicine.
Online Consent Classes to be Introduced for Third-Level Students
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris will launch a new digital hub to promote consent awareness today.
Editorial
A 27-Person Board is Cumbersome, But Reforms Must not Limit Representation
College's Board Review Working Group has written its final report on proposed changes to Trinity's most senior decision-making body.