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Campus Eateries to Offer Free Hot Water to Students With Own Containers
Students will pay 10 cent for hot water if they use restaurant crockery, and 50 cent if they use paper cups.
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First-Year UCC Student and Family to Stay in Ireland After Deportation Revoked
The government has rowed back on a deportation order issued to Hamza Khan and his family last Friday.
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In Election Manifesto, USI Calls for an End to Student Contribution
USI's manifesto also argues for free public transport for students and legal protections for asylum seekers in formal education.
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In UL, New Water Fountains to Take Seven Million Bottles Out of Circulation
The installation of refilling stations across campus is part of an effort to cut down on single-use water bottles.
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Trinity Student Tate Donnelly to Run for Election as Green Party Candidate
Donnelly, who announced his campaign today, is the youngest general election candidate in the country.
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Government Must Give ‘Clarity’ on Voter Registration Ahead of Election, Says USI
USI President Lorna Fitzpatrick demanded that the government ensure voters registered in the last year will be automatically able to vote.
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New College Deal With UPS to Create European Internships for Students
The new partnership will also allow students and staff to collect their online shopping parcels on campus at any time of day or night.
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Ireland Will Take to the Polls for General Election on February 8th
The dissolution of the Dáil will put pressure on higher education lobby groups to make third-level a significant issue for voters.
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Trinity Graduate Conor Reddy to Contest General Election for PBP
The veteran activist says he wants to "break the cycle of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael rule" in Ireland.
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UCD LGBTQ+ Society Blasts Upcoming Visit of Controversial Chastity Advocate
Controversial Catholic preacher Jason Evert has also said he believes that homosexuality is 'disordered'.