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Trinity Among 10 Colleges Recognised for Alcohol Awareness Efforts
Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell O'Connor presented the REACT awards today in DCU.

Mental Health Issues Endemic at Third-Level, Finds USI Report
The Union of Students in Ireland has called for 'better services' after the release of a report on student mental health.

Owning a Dog Helps Older People Keep Fit, say Trinity Researchers
A TILDA survey reported that older people who own dogs are more active than those who do not own pets.

40% of Students on Third-Level Grants Getting Full Amount
Nearly 60,000 students have been awarded grants so far this year.

Trinity Physicists Help Design World’s Smallest Engine
The engine was designed by the QuSys group, which is based in the School of Physics in Trinity.

TCDSU Demands €500 Fee Cut in Meeting with Higher Education Minister
TCDSU officers today met Minister for Higher Education Mary Mitchell-O'Connor to discuss a range of issues affecting third-level students.

Trinity to Hire New Accommodation Chief, With Salary Up to €118k
Trinity is looking to hire a new head of accommodation and commercial property.

Andrew Brownlee Becomes New CEO of Solas
Solas, the state agency responsible for supporting further education and skills, announced the appointment yesterday.

Alan Wall Appointed New HEA Chief Executive
The former assistant secretary general of the Department of Education takes over from interim CEO Paul O'Toole.

55% Of Students Skipping College for Paid Work
A survey of 445 students has found that 55 per cent are skipping lectures for paid work.