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In Photos: April 26 Protests
Anti-immigration protestors showed out in their thousands, passing the United Against Racism group outside the GPO amidst a heavy Gardaí presence.

The Climate Pope
How the environmental legacy of Pope Francis has transformed the world.

A New Era for Trinity Translational Medicine Institute
Aoibheann Kearins on the institute's newly launched five-year plan to promote collaboration, innovation, and patient-centred research.

Three from Trinity Elected to Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn Executive Team
Eoghan Gilroy, Pádraig Mac Brádaigh, and Daniel Walsh will serve as part of the “public face of USI” for the year-long term.

British Student Complains of Feeling “Unsafe” at USI Congress During Irish Motion Debate
A complaint sent on behalf of TCDSU / AMLCT to USI / AMLÉ read: “In a discussion about Irish language rights, to prioritise a hypothetical affront to British identity while disregarding the actual harm done to Irish speakers is not only inappropriate, but it also constitutes an affront to our Irish identity”.

Campus Buzzes with Preparations for Tonight’s Trinity Ball
Ents Officer warns: “Don’t feel like it’s just normal behaviour to get pushed around the place.”

Censured: TCDSU President Jenny Maguire and Welfare Officer Hamza Bana Condemned by Union
Union members brought a motion of strong disapproval for Maguire’s and Bana’s involvement in a sexual violence campaign which caused an uproar amongst students.

Minister for Higher Education Hints at Fee Increases for Third Level
Trinity alumnus Lawless said universal fee cuts in the last two budgets “may not be the best use of public monies,” saying the money would instead be spent on expanding courses and student accommodation.

“We Are Afraid Because We Rely on Rainfall”: New Research Links Climate Change and Mental Health Crisis
A study from a Trinity researcher finds high rates of anxiety and depression in Madagascan adolescents from climate-caused famine and uncertainty.

TCDSU Town Hall Sparks Questions on Dignity, Respect, Consent, and Condoning Violence
Trinity College Dublin Students Union hosted a town hall following a widely criticised campaign about sexual violence that was defined by unanswered questions, a divided union, and no apologies.