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Trinder-Themed Night Out to Take Place Next Week
Facebook page Trinder will participate in a lust-themed night with Trinity Ents, DU Players and Trinity Musical Theatre
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USI Joins Protest Outside Ivy Restaurant Over Staff Tips
Craig McHugh, a representative from the Union of Students in Ireland at the protest, said the situation in the Ivy 'isn't an isolated case'.
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Students in New Irish-Language Teaching Degree to Receive €1k Bursary
The government has pledged €5 million to allow 150 students to enrol in a new degree in Trinity's Marino Institute.
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Trinity Economists Warn Irish Unity Would ‘Collapse’ NI Economy
In a report, two Trinity economists have warned that a united Ireland would cause serious issues for both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
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Trinity Scientist Helps Show Many Teenage Cannabis Users Use Drug Daily
Catherine Comiskey, from Trinity’s School of Nursing, took part in a study of teenagers receiving treatment for cannabis use.
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Universities Repeat Call for €337m Third-Level Funding in Budget 2020
Jim Miley, the head of the Irish Universities Association, told the Oireachtas today that government funding in higher education is 'urgent'.
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Athsheoladh Cúrsa Gaeilge Saor in Aisce ar Líne ag DCU
Díreoidh an cúrsa ar gnéithe bunúsacha na Gaeilge agus ar an gcultúr gaelach.
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UCDSU President Condemns ‘Outrageous’ UCD Air Travel Expenses
In a letter published in the Irish Times today, Joanna Siewierska criticised UCD's spending on luxury air fares for staff.
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Trinity’s ADAPT Centre Launches Project to Protect Online Data
The project will empower users to understand how their data is being used in an age of AI and data harvesting.
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Ali Selim Awarded €7.5k from Labour Court After Unfair Dismissal by Trinity
Selim said he was fired over comments about female genital circumcision, but Trinity said there was 'insufficient student interest' in his classes.