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Student Nurses on Placement Will be Paid, Says Health Minister

Simon Harris today announced that student nurses and midwives on unpaid placement will receive payment for their work.
By Emer Moreau and Donal MacNamee

Trinity to Track Remaining Residents Using SafeZone App

Those who have remained on campus have been told to download an app that will tell Trinity 'who is in College residence at any given time'.
By Sárán Fogarty

Dear Leaving Cert Commentariat: We’re in a Pandemic. It’s Not About You

Compelled to comment on the leaving certificate, despite sitting the exams years ago? You’re betraying a lot about yourself, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

Leaving Certificate Students May Have College Start Delayed Until November

Under government proposals, leaving certificate students may sit their exams in the summer, and start college as late as November.
By Alex Connolly

How Roz Purcell is Biting Back

The model and author discusses body image, social image – and why it's important to back up your activism with facts.
By Coco Millar

Trinity Researchers Urge Respect for Over-70s Amid Coronavirus Crisis

A report by TILDA found that the elderly contribute considerably to society.
By Danielle Varley

Goverment to Examine Paying Student Nurses on Placement

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said the government will look into paying nurses on supernumerary – or unpaid – placement during the pandemic.
By Sárán Fogarty

Alcohol-Free Student Accommodation May Do More Harm Than Good

Alcohol-free student accommodation, while well intentioned, creates a myriad of problems, writes Christopher Dignam.
By Christopher Dignam

Maynooth Cancels Face-to-Face Teaching for Rest of Year

The university also said that students who vacated its accommodation early will receive a refund, after confusion among students.
By Sárán Fogarty

Trinity to Give Update on Extended Closure Within 48 Hours

Trinity will update students and staff on its ongoing closure once Minister for Education Joe McHugh gives further details.
By Alex Connolly