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Trinity Asks Government for Exemption to Higher Education Reforms
In its submission to the government, Trinity sought to implement internal reforms rather than let the government meddle in its affairs.
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Four Days, Two Mary McAleese Visits: Trinity’s New Chancellor Touches Down
Trinity's new chancellor marked her election by giving two addresses in recent days.
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Tech University Research Network to Get €90m in Next Three Years
The 'transformative fund' will support the connectivity and collaboration of technological universities, particularly at regional level.
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Female Busts in Long Room Won’t Right ‘Wrongs of History’, Say Some Staff
Staff raised concerns about the approach that Trinity took to its moves to add female busts to the Long Room in the Old Library.
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Modular Billing System Could be Re-Introduced Next Year
The system would allow students to repeat any number of modules and only pay for the modules they’re repeating.
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USI and SSE Airtricity Launch 21-Day Sustainability Challenge
The initiative will encourage students to make small, environmentally conscious changes in their everyday lives
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Trinity Rushed Through Appointment of Top Gender Equality Official
College has appointed a new associate vice-provost for equality, diversity and inclusion – a position it previously decided against creating.
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Gay Byrne, Who Kept Trinity Honorary Degree ‘in Back Pocket’, Dies at 85
The much-loved broadcaster received an honorary degree from Trinity in 1988.
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Trinity Ecologists to Conduct Biodiversity Audit of Áras an Uachtaráin
The team will spend 12 months assessing the habitats and species of the 130-acre grounds
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Trinity Declined to Disclose Details of Artwork Hidden From Public View
For reasons of security and "public interest", College would not say which of its extensive art collection is on view for academics only.