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TCDSU Records ‘Very Welcome’ Surplus of €32k
The union overturned a large deficit from last year, recording a surplus of €32,522 for the year ending June 30th, 2019.
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Most 20-Year-Olds Financially Dependent on Parents, Research Shows
The Growing Up in Ireland study, carried out by Trinity and the ESRI, found that most young people are anxious to achieve financial security.
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Trinity-Led Trial Could Reduce Number of Unnecessary Caesarian Births
The study aimed to make childbirth safer and reduce the number of unnecessary interventions during the procedure.
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Trinity Scientists Make Breakthrough in Inflammatory Disease Research
The team's findings outline outline how the protein PKM2 can act as a potential therapeutic target in the treatment of certain diseases.
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E3 Learning Foundry Given Green Light to Start Construction Next Year
The new building will be named after Martin Naughton, who made a €25-million philanthropic donation to the project
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TCDSU Votes to Take More Active Stance on Accommodation Crisis
Two motions passed tonight mandate the union to oppose rent increases and to lobby the government for more student accommodation.
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At Second Time of Asking, TCDSU Votes to Support Rent Strikes
The union's council voted for an amended motion proposed by campaign group Cut the Rent.
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Niamh Mullins Elected TCDSU Volunteer Forum Co-Ordinator
Mullins defeated Tidgh Maguire to the role, filling a position left vacant after Daire Hennessy left the position.
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Student Monitors to Start Policing Desk Hogging in Library Tomorrow
A team of blue-shirted students will begin monitoring the College's libraries to combat the practice of desk hogging.
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After Legal Threats, UCC Reverses Capitation Fee Increase
UCC will refund students who were charged an initial €80 increase, as well as reversing plans to raise the charge to €370 by 2023.