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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.
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Following Open Letter from TCDSU, College to Send Weekly Coronavirus Email
In an open letter, the union criticised the College for a lack of communication with students during the pandemic.
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Despite Opposition, New Halls Building Receives Planning Permission
The development will include the construction of 358 new rooms.
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Trinity to Create On-Campus Coronavirus Testing Facilities
The College Health Service will introduce the facilities before the beginning of first term.
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Trinity Sport Fundraiser Raises Over €8,000 for Hospitals
The challenge organised by Trinity Sport was undertaken by 165 people, and was part of a worldwide charity event.
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Reduction in Indoor Gathering Sizes Will Not Apply to Colleges
The Provost told students the news today in an email.
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A Decade of Delay and Decay at Trinity’s Swimming Pool
The tiles in the pool were secured with substandard product during its construction in the mid-2000s.
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Consultation for National Research Plan to Begin ‘Shortly’, Says Harris
Harris made the announcement in a video on Twitter today.
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Tender Goes Out for Six New Higher Education Buildings
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris announced the tender today.
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As Cases Rise, Nursing Students Reflect on Their Time on ‘COVID Wards’
Nursing students talk about the stress, unpredictability and toll of working on a coronavirus wards.