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UCDSU Officers Voted to Curtail Ascough’s Abortion Issues Role
Four motions passed to limit Ascough's role in abortion issues and bring her to account.
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Ascough Defends Decisions in Open Letter to UCD Students
She also claimed that students have been calling for her impeachment before she took office.
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World Famous ‘Berkeley Ball’ Undergoes Conservation Work
The work will restore the sculpture after years of wear from students and tourists.
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Trinity to Lobby on Government Archives ‘Black Hole’
Trinity is also set to add new e-journal terminals across the library.
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October Date Set for Katie Ascough Impeachment Referendum
After a successful petition, the referendum will take place on October 25th and 26th.
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Despite £5,000 Windfall, DU Dance Still Face Space Frustrations
The society have found limited space on campus to practice, despite their financial concerns now being solved.
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Trinity’s Legal Bill Hit €550,000 in 2016
Between January and July 2017 alone, College has already spent €223,000 between five different Dublin-based law firms
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€47.5m Increase in Funding For Higher Education in Budget 2018
In today's budget, the government confirmed the levy on employers would also increase.
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Trinity Researchers’ Major Breakthrough in the Causes of Schizophrenia
Scientists from Trinity have shown how the blood-brain barrier is involved in the development of the disease.
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We Have a Long Way to Go in Education, Bruton Tells TAP Audience
Addressing the audience at the 21st Century Schools of Distinction award ceremony, Bruton called for a change in how we talk about education in Ireland.