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Mistakenly Stating Annual Income as €355 Reason Behind Trinity’s Rankings Exclusion
An FOI request by the Sunday Times reveals that Trinity listed its annual income as €355 instead of €355 million.
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Trinity Security Guards Earned Over €115,000 from Shutting Down On-Campus Parties in 2016
A new scheme introduced last year saw security guards earn commission based on the total number of on-campus parties shut down.
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USI Sees Income Grow by Nearly €100,000, with Large Increase in Sponsorship Revenue
The union also made a loss of €21,000, although this a smaller loss than in previous years.
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Students and Staff Face Lecture and Exam Disruption Due to Transport Strikes
The School of English cancelled today's lectures, due to the strike, while other schools pushed back deadlines for students.
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USI Votes to Introduce Full-Time Irish Language Officer, Delaying Decision on Postgraduate Officer
The union also voted to introduce a Dublin regional officer and rejected calls to abolish the Vice-President for Campaigns.
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New Kitchenette to be Installed in 1937 Reading Room
The work will be funded by a €5,000 grant and is expected to be completed by early May.
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Michael Kerrigan Elected President of USI
Amy Kelly was elected Vice-President for Campaigns in the most contested race.
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USI Votes to Protect and Promote Students’ Rights, North and South, as Brexit Process Begins
The union voted unanimously this evening to protect and support students North and South during Brexit negotiations.
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Regent House to Open as Revision Space During Exam Period
The space, which was recently refurbished, will be open to students during exam season.
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USI Votes to Campaign for Irish Language Act, Joining National Campaign
Amid a heated debate in Northern Ireland about the need for an Irish Language Act, the union voted to join the campaign on the issue.