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Green Politician Saoirse McHugh to Launch Green Week
McHugh, well known for her advocacy on climate issues, will launch the week at 1pm on the Dining Hall steps.
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Tinie Tempah to Headline Trinity Ball
The lineup was leaked on Facebook this afternoon by Dublin rapper Rejjie Snow, hours before the official announcement was due to take place.
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DUCAC Refuses to Release Minutes of Past Meetings, Despite Requests
Access to minutes has long been a bone of contention within DUCAC – a body frequently accused of a lack of transparency.
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10 Candidates to Run for Trinity Seanad Panel
Incumbents Lynn Ruane, Ivana Bacik and David Norris will all run again, while Joseph O'Gorman will contest a seat for the first time.
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NUIG Hikes Rents by 4%, Following Lead of UCD and DCU
NUIG Students' Union has called the increase – which will bring the monthly cost of a single room to €750 – 'outrageous'.
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Libraries to Temporarily Waive Fines on Overdue Books
Overdue books returned between February 14th and 29th will not incur any fines, in an effort to encourage students to bring their books back.
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Despite Opposition, RCSI Gets Approval for €90m Education Centre
RCSI says the new development, which could reach seven storeys, is 'central to the college’s ability to attract high quality students and staff'.
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Trinity Bioengineers Make Crucial Breakthrough on Heart Treatment
The researchers have developed a prototype patch that mimics the movement of the heart.
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Amid Rent Hike Proposals, Students Plan Direct Action
The actions were mooted at a town hall held by TCDSU this evening.
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DCU Becomes Latest College to Introduce 4% Rent Increase
DCU joins UCD, which has confirmed an increase, and Trinity in discussing rent increases of four per cent.