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IFUT Becomes Third Union to Vote in Favour of Strike Action in Trinity

90 per cent of those balloted voted in favour of industrial action over College's decision to no longer give permanent contracts.
By Róisín Power
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TCDSU Strategic Plan Survey Shows 68% of Students Feel Well Represented

The union's first-ever strategic plan, coming to an end this year, sought to increase its effectiveness at representation from 48 per cent to 75 per cent.
By Róisín Power
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Universities to Lobby Against International Fees for Northern Irish Students Post-Brexit

In an interview, the CEO of the Irish Universities Association said the organisation would try and achieve lower fees for Northern students.
By Kathleen McNamee
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Amid Financial Concerns, Online Education Strategy to be Scaled Back Until New Strategy Approved

Trinity's online education service, which allows people to complete Trinity-specific, online-only courses, will be reformed .
By John Conway
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Despite HEA Recommendations, Trinity Unlikely to Appoint Gender Equality Vice-President

While a review of the national report is still ongoing, Trinity is more likely to integrate responsibility for gender equality into an existing role.
By Brónagh Kennedy
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Award Places The University Times in Top 12 Student Newspapers Worldwide

Editor Sinéad Baker was also shortlisted for feature writing by the Society of Professional Journalists.
By Eleanor O'Mahony
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Trinity on Track to Make €33m Through Commercialisation in 2021

Making €24 million in 2015/16, Trinity is on track to meet its target of generating €33 million in 2020/21 through commercial activity.
By Jenna Clarke-Molloy
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55 Scholars, 14 Fellows and One Honorary Fellow Elected

The announcement, part of Trinity Week, took place this morning on the steps of the Public Theatre in Front Square.
By Sinéad Baker
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Unions Express Concern Over Long-Term Impact of Academic Promotions Reform

Promotions of senior academic staff will now be based on quotas driven by financial restrictions, rather than staff numbers.
By Dominic McGrath
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Responses to Midwifery Bullying Report Set for Implementation Across Health Science

The recommendations came after a 2015 report found 60 per cent of Trinity’s midwifery students had experienced bullying while on placement.
By Philip McGuinness