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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Trinity to Invest in Ream of Supports for Students With Disabilities
The funding comes from a €5.4 million investment in disability support announced by the government today.
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€5.4m to be Spent on Initiatives for Students with Disabilities
The initiatives are designed to improve college campuses and will also assist staff with training and development.
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TCDSU to Provide Food Delivery Service for Students in Quarantine
The food will be sourced from the Buttery and will be delivered between 1:30pm and 2:30pm daily.
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Council Members Slam Provost Over Refusal to Hold Vote on Schols Quota
University Council yesterday passed a quota system for the number of Foundation Scholarships awarded this year.
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Ireland Steadily Declined in OECD Research Spending Rankings Over Decade, Says Govt
In 2018, Ireland was ranked 23rd out of 37 countries, a fall of nine places since 2008.
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College to Waive Semester Two Rent for Residents Who Leave Before March
College is asking students to consider whether or not it is necessary that they return to Trinity accommodation.