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UCC Students Occupy Campus, Vowing Not to Leave Until Rent Hikes Scrapped
UCCSU president Ben Dunlea said the union would not stand by the college's decision to hike on-campus rent by three per cent.

UL Under Fire for ‘Prison Cell’ Accommodation Proposals
The proposal, which will see a second bed added to apartments designed for one person, has been condemned by student leaders as 'appalling'.

Printing House Square to Open in July, After Slew of Setbacks
Trinity's new accommodation complex, originally due to be finished last summer, has been hit by a number of setbacks over the last seven months.

College to Apply for Equality Award by 2022, Despite ‘Disappointing’ Efforts so Far
A top gender equality official has said College will push for the silver Athena SWAN by 2022, but the new strategic plan aims for 2025.

Sally Rooney’s Conversations With Friends to be Adapted for TV
The Trinity's graduate's second novel, Normal People, has already been made into a series, which will air in April.

Plans to Replace Santry Stacks on Hold Due to Lack of Funding
A business plan has not been developed to replace Santry Stacks, which was flagged as "not fit for purpose" nearly two years ago.

‘Engage With the Future’: College Moots Wildflower Meadow At Front Gate
The public are to vote on whether to turn the grassy patches surrounding Edmund Burke and Oliver Goldsmith into a wildflower meadow.

Trinity Researchers Pave Way for Brain Injury Treatments
Research by Trinity scientists has found that targeting overactive immune cells may be key to developing treatments for traumatic brain injury.

Harry Williams Heats Up Cooling Campaign With Microwave Stunt
The presidential candidate carried a microwave into the Hamilton today, and proceeded to heat up his lunch – 'a nice mild chili con carne'.

‘No Way’ UCD Will Back Down on Rent Hikes, Says President
Andrew Deeks told the University Observer that rent caps or reductions will not address the housing crisis in Dublin.