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PhD Students Fear Entering Library Due to Lack of Face Coverings
Face coverings are not currently mandatory in the library, but students are being told to observe social distancing rules.

Students Were Left Out of Campus Guidelines Planning, says USI President
The guidelines were published on Wednesday and endorsed by the Irish Universities Association.

Unsafe Trinity Swimming Pool to Remain Closed Indefinitely
Contractors have not yet been hired by College to make the necessary repairs.

Former Trinity Student Andrew Scott to Appear on British Stamp
Scott attended Trinity for a short time before dropping out to pursue his acting career.

Self-Isolation Rules for Tourists Entering Campus Will Not be Policed
Tourists may begin entering campus on August 10th, provided they have made a booking.

UCD Slashes Estimation of Postgraduate Face-to-Face Learning Time
The Registrar of UCD announced the change today in an email to students.

Hand Welcomes Government’s Reopening Guidelines for Universities
Yesterday, the government announced that universities will be permitted to relax the two-metre social distancing rule to one metre when in lectures or classes.

COVID Fund Means All Students Should be Able to Register, Says Senior Tutor
The COVID response fund has raised €265,000 in donations for the student hardship fund.

Universities Can Relax Two-Metre Rule During Classes
The government today released guidelines specific to higher education institutions.

Mystery Alumnus Donates €260k to Lab-Based PhD Students
Half of the funding has so far been used by PhD students.