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School of Computer Science Moves Majority of Classes Online

Students will only be required to be on campus for a day and a half of their face-to-face weeks.
By Amy Cox
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Medicine Students Told to Buy Own Scrubs for Clinical Placement

A financial assistance fund has been set up to help students cover the cost of the scrubs.
By Sárán Fogarty
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New Students Spaces to be Made Available for Next Semester

Students will have to book the spaces in advance, and their names will be logged to help with contact tracing.
By Cormac Watson
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Loss of Freshers’ Fair a Huge Setback, say Societies

Society heads express their “disappointment” over the announcement and the lack of communication regarding an online fair.
By Mairead Maguire and Emer Tyrell
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Don’t Sign Long-Term Leases Without College Plan, Says Sinn Féin

The Sinn Féin higher education spokesperson told students to hold off on signing leases on accommodation until it is clear what the next academic year will look like.
By Emma Donohoe
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Two-Metre Social Distancing Rules to Remain in Place for Societies

This month, the government announced that universities could relax the two-metre rule during classes and lectures.
By Mairead Maguire and Emer Moreau
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No Freshers’ Fair This Year, Says CSC

Operating the physical fair has been deemed “unrealistic” given current public health guidelines.
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Trinity to Receive €214,000 Boost for Mental Health Supports

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said that mental illness was the 'number one' health issue for young people in Ireland.
By Amy Cox
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College Sat On Year-Old Plans to Fix Now-Unsafe Swimming Pool

An action plan to fix the Trinity's swimming pool was drawn up in August 2019, and has yet to be acted upon by College.
By Matt McCann
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Govt Secures 17,000 Laptops to Assist Student Access to Online Learning

The devices were ordered through a €15 million coronavirus fund set aside to purchase student devices.
By Amy Cox