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Students to Join Crowds Celebrating Pride
Students joined TCDSU in House Six for a breakfast this morning before joining under USI's banner at the parade.
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John Boland Awarded Intel’s Outstanding Researcher Award
Prof John Boland, the Principal Investigator at AMBER research centre, was awarded for his work in material science.
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Trinity’s Head Chef Retires After 35 Years
After a 35-year career cooking for heads of state, provosts and word-renowned academics, Head Chef Max had his last day today.
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Government Launches First-Ever LGBT Youth Strategy
Minister Katherine Zappone spearheaded the launch of the strategy, which aims to improve the lives of LGBT youth in Ireland.
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Trinity’s Research Income Rises by 57% in Three Years
Science Foundation Ireland and the European Commission have contributed the most to Trinity's research.
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Cricket Pitch Set to Close for a Month
College Park and the Cricket Pitch will be closed for four weeks for essential maintenance works.
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Trinity Makes Breakthrough in ECT Research
The study found that those suffering depression who underwent involuntary electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) had similar results to those who did so voluntarily.
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Trinity Scraps Plastic Straws as Part of Plastic-Free Efforts
Plastic straws in the Buttery and the Pav have been replaced by compostable paper ones.
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Trinity to Lead European Bee-Safety Project
The five-year project will develop tools to help reduce risks to bees worldwide.
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Smoke-Free Trinity Expansion off Today’s Board Agenda
The proposal to expand smoke-free zones was due to be discussed at this morning's meeting of Board.