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College Moves Four Exams Beyond Designated Exam Period Amid Technical Fears

Four exams were moved due to concerns that Blackboard servers could be overloaded by too many students sitting exams at the same time.
By Donal MacNamee and Cormac Watson
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Professional Staff to Have Chance of Career Progress, After New Policy Greenlit

Board last month approved a new policy – contentious for months – that will allow progressions to go ahead for many non-academic staff.
By Donal MacNamee
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Trinity Researchers Highlight Role of Vitamin D in Coronavirus Severity

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, based in Trinity, recommended that nursing home residents take vitamin D supplements.
By Emma Donohoe
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Trinity 14th in University Rankings for Achieving UN Sustainability Goals

Trinity has ranked in the top 14 universities worldwide for its work work towards meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
By Emma Donohoe
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Explainer: Here Are the Supports You Can Make Use of Mid-Coronavirus

We're all working remotely, but Trinity is running a number of online resources to help students through the pandemic.
By Molly Furey
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Printing House Square ‘Very Unlikely’ to Open by Start of Next Year

Dean of Students Kevin O'Kelly said the €62 million complex is unlikely to be ready to admit students by the start of the next academic year.
By Jordan Nann
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‘Too Early to Say’ if €29m Recruitment Drive Will Proceed, Says Trinity

College has not decided whether to proceed with a plan to reduce its staff–student ratio, after a recruitment freeze was implemented last week.
By Sárán Fogarty
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Students Will Be Asked to Sign ‘Honour Declaration’ Ahead of Summer Exams

Senior Lecturer Kevin Mitchell told students that ‘it is essential that you submit your own original work for all assessments’.
By Orla Murnaghan
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Trinity Graduate Part of University Challenge-Winning Team

Conor McMeel from Lucan took the top prize on the BBC quiz show, on a team representing Imperial College London.
By Emer Moreau
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Trinity Professor Warns: Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Need More Care

Prof Mary McCarron said people with intellectual disabilities ‘are not getting enough attention’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By Emma Donohoe