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Trinity Researchers to Carry Out First Study of Irish Abortion Services
The HSE commissioned Dr Catherine Conlon to carry out the work, entitled the Unplanned Pregnancy and Abortion Care study.
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No Overnight Guests or Parties in College Residence For First Term
College said the decision to not allow overnight guests or parties was to protect students' health.
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Unstable Massive Star Has Mysteriously Disappeared, Say Trinity Researchers
A team of astronomers led by Prof Jose Groh’s group from Trinity College Dublin is investigating the disappearance of an unstable massive star in a distant galaxy.
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IFUT Welcomes Creation of Higher Education Department
The organisation said that it hoped to see the recommendations of the Cassells Report acted upon.
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Most Universities Do Not Record Sexual Assaults, Survey Finds
This month, USI found that nearly one third of female students have experienced non-consensual penetration during their time in college.
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Watson Appoints New Staff, Naming Molly Furey Deputy Editor
Outgoing Opinion Editor Aoife Kearins and outgoing News Editor Emer Moreau will serve as assistant editors.
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New Higher Education Department Will Have an ‘Economic Focus’, says Harris
Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris laid out his vision for the new department in a video on Twitter.
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Trinity’s Executive MBA Programme Ranked First in Europe for Gender Balance
Prof Andrew Burke said the growth of the Business School was 'underpinned by a transformative strategy involving innovation, diversity and inclusion'.
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Buttery to Partially Reopen on August 10th
The Buttery will undergo a 'deep cleanse' before reopening, College has said.
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Trinity Researchers to Investigate Impact of Coronavirus on Over 50s
TILDA will survey 6,000 participants to try to understand the impact the pandemic has had on over 50s in Ireland.