coronavirus

On Homelessness, Researchers Fight a Health Crisis, Urging System Change

Health schemes – often led by academics – are mitigating the risk of coronavirus for the homeless. Many say structural changes are vital.
By Alaa Adwan

Lockdown Literature Part III: Books to Watch Birds By

In the third – and final – part of our Lockdown Literature series, more Trinity lecturers give you reading inspiration.

Printing House Square ‘Very Unlikely’ to Open by Start of Next Year

Dean of Students Kevin O'Kelly said the €62 million complex is unlikely to be ready to admit students by the start of the next academic year.
By Jordan Nann

‘Too Early to Say’ if €29m Recruitment Drive Will Proceed, Says Trinity

College has not decided whether to proceed with a plan to reduce its staff–student ratio, after a recruitment freeze was implemented last week.
By Sárán Fogarty

Students Will Be Asked to Sign ‘Honour Declaration’ Ahead of Summer Exams

Senior Lecturer Kevin Mitchell told students that ‘it is essential that you submit your own original work for all assessments’.
By Orla Murnaghan

Trinity Could Lose €120m Revenue Over Next Two Years, Warns Provost

Prendergast said income from international students – which universities have ‘come to rely on’ – will be wiped out for the next two years.
By Donal MacNamee

Halls Residents Incensed Amid ‘Mafioso Style’ Rent Extension Charges

Residents who have to stay in Halls due to the extension of the exam period will be charged €29.64 a night after May 2nd.
By Cormac Watson

In Remote Ceremony, 57 Scholars, 14 Fellows and Three Honorary Fellows Elected

Honorary Fellowships were awarded to Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Prof John Fitzgerald and Neil Mendoza.
By Donal MacNamee and Cormac Watson
Editorial

A Recruitment Freeze With Ominous Echoes of the Past – and Eerie Implications

College this week informed heads of department about a freeze on staff recruitment due to the consequences of the coronavirus.

Reo ar Earcú le Macallaí Gruama ón Stair – Agus Iarmhairtí Dorcha

An tseachtain seo d’inis an Coláiste do cheannairí roinne faoi reo ar earcú foirne de dheasca an choróinvíris.