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House 6, GMB to Remain Open Amid Riots in City Centre
Amid the outbreak of riots in Dublin city centre, House 6 in Front Square, where the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) is based, will remain open for students who are unable to get home safely.
Cash Donations Stolen from Trinity Cancer Society
An investigation into the funds, taken earlier this month, is currently underway
TCDSU Calls on College to Change “Paternalistic” Overnight Guests Policy
In a statement, TCDSU has urged College to change their overnight guest policy, on the basis that it "limits the rights and autonomy of student residents".
Boygenius Pay Tribute to Sinead O’Connor with “Parting Glass” Cover
Proceeds earned from the single will go to Dublin-based charity 'The Aisling Project'.
Campaign Launched to Reform Students’ Union
Citing “concern for the increasing politicisation” of TCDSU, a campaign has been launched to withdraw Union support for the BDS movement and offer students the right to opt out of Union membership.
TAP Celebrates 30 Years with Contemporary Art Exhibition
The Trinity Access Programme will celebrate its 30th birthday this week with an art exhibition entitled ‘Essence of Student Life’ in the Exam Hall.
Senator David Norris to Retire in January
In an interview with Trinity News, Ireland’s longest-serving senator confirmed his plans to retire following a career that saw the decriminalisation of homosexuality.
International Student Survey Exposes Accommodation Scams and Sex-for-Rent Schemes
A survey conducted by the Irish Council of International Students has revealed that 13 per cent of international students in Ireland have fallen victim to accommodation scams, and a further five per cent have been exposed to sex-for-rent schemes.
László Molnárfi Announces Launch of RateMyElective.ie
The website, designed by Molnárfi himself and current and former Computer Science students, allows Trinity students to review electives and exchanges.
Irish Authors Some of the Most Studied at American Universities
Irish writers Jonathan Swift and James Joyce feature in the top 10 most studied authors on university reading lists in the United States, at fourth and sixth respectively.