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Glen Byrne Elected Communications and Marketing Officer of TCDSU
Byrne won on the first count with 54.2 per cent of the vote in a tight race with Emmet Broaders.
Parochial Politics and Influence of Gender Quotas, as Trinity Academics Analyse Election
The discussion, which took place last night, also saw discussions on the "fiscal space" and the possibility of a universal health system being established in Ireland.
Blackstone Launchpad Programme Launched in Trinity
The programme, which will connect Trinity students to a global network of universities, hopes to encourage and support students to become more entrepreneurial.
College to Consider Leasing Binary Hub for Student Accommodation
Building, located in the Liberties, could be leased by College for Trinity students.
Trinity Researchers Make Breakthrough in Treatment of Tuberculosis
The team, from Trinity and St James's Hospital, have discovered for the first time how exactly our immune system responds to the disease, leading to hopes of more effective treatment.
Student Nurses Still Below Minimum Wage Despite Christmas Agreement
An agreement reached by unions, the HSE, and the Department of Health promised that student nurses would be paid at or above minimum wage.
TCDSU Candidates Sign Pledge Against Fees at “Students Against Fees” Rally
The candidates pledged to "oppose the introduction of student loans, which would inevitably to be a first towards increased student fees".
Fine Gael Fail to Commit to Funding Model for Higher Education
While the manifesto fails to outline any funding model for higher education, the manifesto commits the party to spend €100 million each year on the sector.
Green Party Commits to No Increase In Student Contribution if Elected
Christopher McMahon looks at looks at the just-published Green Party manifesto, and the party’s plans for higher education.
Maher Denies Handing Out Free Cans for Votes in Trinity Hall
Maher, who has been fined repeatedly by the Electoral Commission, was seen giving out cans by a reporter.