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USI ‘Regrets’ No Student Representatives on Gender Equality Taskforce
The Union of Students in Ireland criticised the lack of student representation on the government's gender equality taskforce.
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Trinity Gets Permission to Demolish Old Biochemistry Building
Robert's laboratory and the PC huts will also be demolished this summer.
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Trinity Immunologists Discover New Link Between Cancer and Obesity
Prof Lydia Lynch's research has been published in Nature Immunology journal.
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Government Launches Gender Equality Action Plan for Higher Education
The plan outlines goals for achieving gender equality in colleges around Ireland.
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Europe Must Learn From Repeal, USI President Tells German Greens
USI President Síona Cahill was invited by Germany's Green Party to address the party's national conference in Leipzig.
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In UL, Aramark Defends Direct Provision Links
Aramark handed out leaflets to students in the University of Limerick, defending its involvement in Direct Provision.
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Perch Caterer to Run 300-Seat Business School Restaurant
The restaurant will offer four styles of dining and will have an outdoor area.
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Record-Breaking Book of Kells Receives Millionth Visitor of 2018
The number of visitors to the Book of Kells has increased by 50 per cent overall over the last four years.
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The Phil Excluded from Cork Debating Competition, Prompting Online Dispute
The Phil will not compete in this year’s Cork IV debating competition after failing to meet two registration deadlines, prompting fractious online debate.
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After Losing Quorum, TCDSU Unable to Debate Maternity Hospital Motion
The union was unable to vote on a motion to campaign against a motion against religious involvement in the National Maternity Hospital.