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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.

Dublin One of the Top 10 Priciest Places to Rent in the World
Rent prices in Dublin have increased faster than any other city in the top 10 since 2014.

Trinity Research Could Improve Treatment of Common Eye Disease
Researchers in Trinity have made a breakthrough in understanding dry age-related macular degeneration.

Front Gate Re-Opens After Drainage Issues Force Temporary Closure
Front Gate was closed for a short period this afternoon while work was carried out on drainage problems in Regent House.