Face masks are no longer required at social events, College has said, although they must still be worn in the library and lecture theatres.
The running of non-academic events such as society events will only require the approval of the Junior Dean or Trinity Hall warden, as was the case before the pandemic.
In a college-wide email today, students were told: “Face coverings will continue to be required in all teaching and learning spaces, including lectures and labs, indoor buildings, the Library, and in shared office spaces.”
“While there is no longer any legal requirement in relation to social distancing and the wearing of face masks for higher education institutions (HEIs), Minister Simon Harris confirmed that each HEI can determine how and when they gradually roll back on existing measures”, the email said.
Staff in College-run eateries and the Pavilion Bar will continue to wear masks, but customers will not be required to do so.
In line with national guidelines, proof of vaccination and social distancing are no longer required either.
The email added: “In Trinity Hall and accommodation on the main campus, wearing of face masks in stairwells, lifts or when visiting reception continues to be recommended, staff will continue to wear masks and perspex screens will remain in place.”
“Student Spaces, such as Zón Mac Léinn, will re-open after checks to ensure they meet normal health and safety requirements. Face masks are not required to be worn in these spaces.”
Earlier this week, students were told that there would be no general provision to study remotely this semester.
In an email to students, Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer Prof Orla Sheils siad: “As we welcome a return to in-person teaching activities, I remind everyone that while students or staff might need to be absent temporarily from in-person teaching and learning activities due to Covid-19 symptoms or other illness, there is no general provision for UG or PGT students to study remotely, unless the course has been designed in this way.”
“Please also bear in mind that given the continuing prevalence of the virus, it might be necessary to move to online teaching in individual modules for short periods of time (as happened before Christmas) and we appreciate the support and flexibility of staff and students in managing this.”
In an email statement to The University Times, Trinity Media Relations Officer Catherine O’Mahony said: “Where temporary absence from class because of ill-health is required, lecturers will provide resources to ensure that the student can fulfil the learning outcomes. This may involve recorded lectures, but may involve other resources.”
