College
TCDSU to Request Changes to Construction Schedule, as Luas Works Continue
The works have have drawn significant complaints from campus residents and the union will request periods of no night-time work.
Dementia, Delirium and Groundbreaking Research in Trinity’s Neuroscience Centre
From research into the effect of torture to tackling dementia, Trinity's Institute of Neuroscience is working to understand the most complex and challenging parts of the brain.
Following Divestment, New Campus Committee will Advise Provost on Sustainability
The new committee will aim to help Trinity achieve membership of an international network on environmentally sustainable campuses.
Dr Diarmuid O’Brien Appointed Trinity’s Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer
Previously the Director of Research and Innovation, O'Brien will promote entrepreneurship and aid the future development of Trinity's technology campus in Grand Canal Dock.
33% Increase in First-Class Degrees Awarded Between 2012 and 2015
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences dominated the proportion of firsts awarded over the last three years, awarding 173 first-class degrees in 2014/15.
Gold-Digger Clauses and LGBT Rights: The Trinity Lecturer Fighting for his Pension
Former Trinity lecturer David Parris, after losing in the European Court of Justice, is still fighting the Trinity pension regulations he sees as discriminatory.
Senators to Introduce New Bill After Trinity Lecturer’s Discrimination Case Fails
David Parris, a former Trinity lecturer, sued Trinity in the European Court of Justice for discrimination against his sexuality and age.
Lloyd Building Refurbishment to Make Way for New Brain Institute
Trinity has applied for planning permission to remodel part of the ground floor of the Lloyd Building in order to accommodate the new Global Brain Health Institute.
Editorial
Improving Research Output Should be Prioritised. Increasing Internal Competition Should Not
A system that would cause colleagues to directly compete and that ignores much of what academics do is not one that we should adopt.
Inequality is Rising and More Needs to be Done to Tackle It
Seán Barret argues that inequality is rising, and the education system needs to be the one that tackles it.