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RTÉ Insists Articles Paid for by Universities Are Not Sponsored Content
RTÉ has made €271,000 from seven Irish universities as part of the Brainstorm project, but does not specify the content as sponsored.

Mary Robinson to Take On Trinity Professorship
The former Trinity Chancellor will reportedly take up a role as an adjunct professor of climate justice.

McHugh Quizzed Again On Student Fees
Minister for Education Joe McHugh was asked how much it would cost to reduce the student contribution fee.

Student Counselling Service Considers Rebrand
Concerns have been raised that the current name is not 'sufficiently inclusive' of all aspects of the service.

RCSI On Track to Get University Status
New legislation passed through the Oireachtas will allow higher education institutions to apply to the Minister for Education for university status.

Trinity Geneticists Reveal 8,000 Years of Cattle Herding History
Using DNA extracted from ancient bones, Trinity scientists uncovered the role of domestic animals in livestock herding over thousands of years.

Trinity Helps Found Astronomy Education Centre in Birr
Trinity's School of Physics has helped create the Astronomical Midlands, a new educational initiative.

13% of Students Opt In to New Trinity Electives
Trinity's new elective modules will be studied by 1,578 students from next September.

Trinity Student Wins European Biomechanics Award
Trinity PhD Alix Whelan became the first Irish person since 2002 to win the European Society of Biomechanics Student Award.

Trinity PhD Student Calls for Seat for Travellers in Seanad
Trinity student Patrick McDonagh told the Seanad: 'When you look at our political system, you do not see Travellers present.'