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Mitchell O’Connor Lauds SUSI Grants as Government Delays Call on Funding
Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor said students should use SUSI grants to pay for the cost of their accommodation.
TCDSU Criticises ‘Frustrating’ Special Exam Abolition
This year will be the first in which 'super sups' are not available to students who miss their supplemental exam with extenuating circumstances.
Chris Morash Becomes Chair of International Dublin Literary Prize
The former Vice-Provost will preside over the judging panel for the largest single prize in the world for a novel published in English.
Finance Department Not Consulted on ‘Political’ Fee Pledge, Sources Say
Senior government sources have reportedly said a promise not to increase university fees was made without the input of the Department of Finance.
Loans Schemes ‘Should be Investigated Further’, Says Provost
Provost Patrick Prendergast has argued that 'a system that has a mixture of public and private funding is the best'.
Provost Announces Scholars – Normal People Style
A crowd gathered in Front Square today to watch the announcement of Trinity's Scholars, as part of a TV adaptation of Normal People.
Universities Round on Joe McHugh After Government Fee Promise
The Irish Universities Association said higher education needs to 'hear what Fine Gael will do to solve the long-accepted funding crisis'.
Education Minister Vows Not to Increase Fees for Next Five Years
Joe McHugh has echoed the promise by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar not to increase Ireland's higher education fees.
Campus Rent Increases Will Hit Most Vulnerable, Says TCDSU President
TCDSU President Laura Beston said the union 'has not, nor will it ever, support rent increases on our campus'.
Trinity Made €10.9m Profit from Student Accommodation in 2018
The College brought in an income of €13 million from student accommodation last year.