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SUSI Grant Must be Extended Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Say Greens

The party said the grant should be extended to cover more students, as their chance to earn money during the summer has now ‘evaporated’.
By Alex Connolly
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Casual Staff Will be Paid for Rostered Hours During College Closure

Casual staff, many of whom are postgraduate students, can make a wage claim for teaching classes that cannot be held online.
By Emer Moreau
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IFUT Calls for ‘Urgent’ Funding Extensions on PhD Research Projects

The union says research projects delayed due to the coronavirus must have their funding extended after universities re-open.
By Alex Connolly
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UL Aiming to Re-Open for Current Students in September, Says President

While new students are unlikely to start before October, Des Fitzgerald said the university hopes to re-open for existing students in September.
By Danielle Varley
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University Times Magazine Among Top 12 Worldwide, in US-Based Awards

The paper's magazine has won in the region it was competing in, and now proceeds to an international final.
By Ella Connolly
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Revamp of Rubrics and Chief Steward’s House Could Cost College €20m

Bursar Veronica Campbell said the figure includes ‘all elements of the project’, which are part of a range of works on College's historic buildings.
By Donal MacNamee
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Trinity Access Joins Appeal for Disused Laptops for Secondary Students

Trinity Access is asking homes and businesses to donate disused laptops to students in DEIS schools.
By Emer Moreau
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Optional Resits May Pose ‘Big Challenge’ to College Calendar, Warns IFUT

IFUT ‘broadly’ supports measures for summer assessments, but questions remain over whether next year will start on time for all undergraduates.
By Emer Moreau
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Trinity Gets €2.7m from Fáilte Ireland for Old Library Revamp

The grant is part of a three-part funding model for the overhaul of the 300-year-old building.
By Emer Moreau
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E3 Completion Could be Delayed Until 2023 Due to Coronavirus

Bursar Veronica Campbell said construction can’t proceed as the site is currently inaccessible due to social distancing restrictions.
By Alex Connolly