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Two-Metre Rule May be Relaxed in Universities, Says Harris
The minister hinted at the move in an interview on Today FM this evening.
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Societies Facing ‘Hugely Restricted Physical Fair’, Says CSC
The CSC today told societies that they may move much of the fair online.
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Irish Coronavirus App has Troubling Privacy Issues, say Trinity Researchers
The researchers have said that the app does not adequately protect user privacy.
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Coronavirus Package Confirms Commitment to Higher Education, Says IUA
The €168 million funding package was announced earlier today by Higher Education Minister Simon Harris
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On-Campus Libraries Now Open to Students Preparing for Resits
Students coming into Trinity will be asked by security why they need to gain access to campus.
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Harris Announces €168m Package for Higher Education Sector
The cash is earmarked for costs incurred by universities during the pandemic, as well as supports for students.
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Tricky Questions Raised at Board Review Open Forum
The open forum took place over Zoom, at which the Provost and the chair of the Board Review Working Group fielded questions.
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Discrimination and Apathy: Students Describe Culture of Racism on Campuses
Across Irish campuses, black students face incidents of racism – sometimes at the hands of staff – which are not dealt with.
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Freshers’ Week to Begin a Week Later Than Planned
The new date means that incoming freshers will start classes a week later than other years.
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Students to Receive Timetables in Mid-September
Vice-Provost Jürgen Barkhoff said that campus will remain closed to the general public until at least September 28th.