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Technological Universities One Step Closer, After Cabinet Approval
The government approval brings Ireland one step closer to having a legal foundation for the ambitious technological universities project.
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Bua ag Fhoireann Díospóireachta na Tríonóide ag an Oireachtas
Bhí an bua ag James Kirwan agus Colm O’Néill sa comórtas díospóireachta Gael Linn triú leibhéal Dé Sathairn.
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UCD Students to Petition to Leave “Inept” Union
A group of students is gathering signatures to trigger a constitutional referendum.
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90% Retention Rate Among TAP First Years
In 2016, 286 students entered the College through the Trinity Access Programme.
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Government Threatens Funding Withdrawals, as Gender Taskforce Launched
Marie O'Connor will chair the taskforce, which also names the President of Maynooth University as a member.
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Students Out in Force for Med Day 2017
Medicine students were out in full force today, fundraising for various charities, organisations and teaching hospitals.
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With Reasons Unclear, Hamilton’s Gastro Closes Doors to Students
The cafe has closed and it remains unclear if it will re-open.
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Botany Bay Runs Dry, After Water Supply Briefly Breaks
Residents were left without water for at least 30 minutes.
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An Bord Pleanála Intervention Delays College Green Development
An Bord Pleanála have requested a further stage of public consultation before making a decision on the new development.
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Only 25% of Trinity’s Top Professors are Female
Since 2014, there has been a nine per cent increase in women being promoted to top-level positions.