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Govt to Consider Granting Itself Power to Replace University Leadership

The bill, which grants government sweeping new powers, will undergo pre-legislative scrutiny this spring.
By Cormac Watson
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Trinity Ranks 8th in Times Higher Education Most International Universities

College has risen eight places from 2020 in the Times Higher Education ‘most international universities in the world’ rankings.
By Emer Moreau
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GSU School Rep Hits Out at Union Over Failure to Hold Follow-Up to AGM

The GSU’s heated AGM ran over time when it was held in December, and it was understood that a follow up would be held to cover the remaining issues on the agenda.
By Emer Moreau
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Link Between Research and Policy Must Improve, Says Harris

The Minister for Higher Education said today at a webinar that research should be 'a national resource and a national asset'.
By Emer Moreau
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Students on Placement in Northern Ireland to Receive Once-Off £2,000 Payment

Students working on placement between October 1st and March 31st are eligible for the money.
By Cormac Watson
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‘More Flexible System’ Needed for Leaving Cert, Says Provost

Patrick Prendergast wrote in an Irish Times op-ed today that the belief that the leaving certificate is ‘brutal but fair’ no longer holds up.
By Emer Moreau
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TCDSU Urges Candidates in Provost Elections to Prioritise Climate Action

The Provost elections will take place later this year, with candidates being officially announced on February 5th.
By Sárán Fogarty
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Two People Believe Old Man Belfield May Be Missing Friend of Over 40 Years

Tributes flooded in for Michael Byrne, also known as Old Man Belfield, after his death two weeks ago.
By Cormac Watson
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Drama Department Cancels In-Person Debut Productions

Trinity announced in January that most classes would remain online for the rest of the semester.
By Cormac Watson
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Grade Inflation ‘Likely’ Down to Shift to Online Exams, Says College

Grade inflation varied across courses and years of study, ranging from two to four per cent.
By Cormac Watson