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Committee Elections Dominate First Council
Representatives were elected to a number of committees including the Undergraduate Student Committee, the Education Committee and the Communications and Marketing Committee.
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Harris Confirms Double SUSI Payment to Be Made on December 16th
The payment comes as part of a number of measures in Budget 2023 to help alleviate the cost of living crisis for students and their families.
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Trinity Inclusive Festival Opens Discussions About Racism on Campus
The programme featured a number of events including a workshop on bias and discrimination on campus.
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Students Walk Out of Classes to Protest Rising Cost of Living
Thousands flocked to Front Square at 11.11am today after being allowed to leave classes, a move made by the administration to show solidarity with students protesting.
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Minister Harris Announces Funding for 24/7 Mental Health Student Support
The funding will be available to all publicly funded higher education institutions for this academic year.
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USI Plans Student Walkout Over Cost of Living and Accommodation Crises
The Union of Students in Ireland, in collaboration with TCDSU, has arranged a walkout this Thursday to combat the fiscal pressures facing students.
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Inclusive Trinity Festival Launches with Panel Discussion
The festival spans 10 days and will showcase many of Trinity's inclusivity initiatives and its work with minority communities.
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Postgraduates Express Concerns Over Future of Representation in College
Discussions were held on the future of postgraduate representation in Trinity over two town halls this week.
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Provost Discusses Precarious Employment at Address to College
Provost Linda Doyle also responded to issues around accommodation, costs of living, PhD stipends, and the climate crisis in her address to the college community.
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HEA Bill Approved by Oireachtas
The bill was passed by the Houses of Parliament with new amendments late last night.