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At Leinster House, Students Rally for Climate Change
Around 200 activists gathered outside the Dáil this afternoon to protest against government inaction on the global warming crisis.
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Trinity Lecturer Leads Europe-Wide Child Healthcare Research
Dr Maria Brenner headed up a research team that developed the first-ever principles for treating children with complex care needs.
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Ireland’s Universities Appeal for Public Support of Higher Education Funding
The Save Our Spark campaign will call on members of the public to sign a petition to protect third-level education.
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College Announces €100m for New Halls Accommodation, Law School and Arts Block
The European Investment Bank is to invest €100 million in four capital projects in Trinity, including the E3 Institute, it was announced today.
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Bigger Clubs’ DUCAC Sway Faces Major Challenge
Under a proposed amendment to DUCAC’s constitution, all clubs would have an equal say in the election of the body’s Executive Committee.
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Take Back the City Occupies Airbnb Offices
The housing group – which includes members of Take Back Trinity – called for a total ban on short-term letting platforms in Dublin.
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In Cabinet Reshuffle, Joe McHugh Appointed Minister for Education
Bruton has been appointed Minister for Communications, Climate Action & Environment, replacing Denis Naughten.
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HEA Invests €800,000 in Four Institutes of Technology
The money will go towards the merging of the institutions in technological universities.
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DUHAC’s Jemil Saidi Elected DUCAC Vice-Chair
Saidi defeated incumbent Róisín Harbison by 104 votes to 90.
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DUCAC Records €11k Deficit, After Eight Years of Losses
The deficit is higher than last year’s, when the body suffered a shortfall of €4,000.