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Provost: New Government Oversight a ‘Risk’ to University Autonomy
Provost Patrick Prendergast said government interference in higher education could 'damage the university system'.

8% Increase in Book of Kells Visitor Numbers
Over a million people visited Trinity's Book of Kells exhibition in 2018, according to figures released by Fáilte Ireland.

Developers Given Permission to Build 3,094 Student Beds Since January
Student accommodation developers have benefitted more than other housing providers from a fast-track scheme introduced two years ago.

In University of Limerick, Students Divided on LGBT Housing Scheme
Debate raged online this week about the merits of UL's new rainbow housing initiative.

Ivana Bacik Crowned Irish Woman Lawyer of the Year
Bacik will be presented with the award in October.

At Dáil, Students Protest Against Plans to Scrap Disability Allowance
TCDSU President Laura Beston said the grant is 'something that needs to be fought for and maintained'.

Elderly Churchgoers Have Better Mental Health, Say Trinity Researchers
A Trinity study has found elderly people who regularly attend church have lower depressive symptoms than those who do not.

Printing House Square Workers Demand Compensation After Months of Underpayment
Apprentice and qualified plumbers working in Printing House Square say they have been underpaid since October 2018.

Trinity Neurologists Make Fresh Discovery on Motor Neurone Disease
Researchers from the College's unit of neurology have discovered new information that will help improve treatment of motor neurone disease.

Trinity Graduate Takes on Leading Research Role in University of Limerick
Norelee Kennedy, who graduated from Trinity in 2004, will take over as UL's Vice-President for Research in January.