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“Impossible to Enforce”, College Lifts Ban on Sunbathing on Fellows’ Square
Calling the ban “impractical”, Estates and Facilities have lifted the ban of sunbathing on the lawn in time for the good weather.

Trinity Signs Pioneering Agreement to Redefine College-Student Relationship
Spearheaded by TCDSU Education Officer, Dale Whelehan, the agreement seeks to put students and staff in a more collaborative relationship.

Trinity’s Aidan McDonald Awarded Prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Fellowship
McDonald joins over 50 Nobel Prize winners in being awarded by the society, with has over 54,000 members.

Trinity-led Research Links Eating More Yogurt with Better Bone Health in Older Adults
The observational study found increased yogurt consumption could significantly reduce the risk of osteoporosis in older people.

Outside Trinity, a Space for Cyclists, Pedestrians and Public Events
Dublin City Council is planning a vehicle-free space for 15,000 people outside of Trinity’s gates.

Adjunct Professor at Trinity wins Prestigious L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowship
Dr Annie Curtis, former Senior Research Fellow and current Adjunct Professor in Trinity, has been awarded a coveted L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Fellowship.

“Storytelling in a Politician’s Voice”: Ireland’s Researchers Call for United Front on Funding
At Trinity’s inaugural International Postgraduate Research Conference, key national players criticised the disjointed approach to tackling a critical lack of funding.

Trinity to Host Conference on Academic Free Speech and Israel-Palestine Conflict
Trinity became a centre of the debate over recent months, with September’s conference focusing on the effect of the conflict on academics.

Trinity-led Research Finds Early Meteorite Activity More Influential on Earth Than Previously Thought
A new study has found that meteorite activity helped to shape volcanic activity on Earth and has also influenced the earth’s surface and climate.

Experts Clash over Student Loan Scheme Feasibility at Oireachtas Committee
Two research teams, with opposing findings on how well the system could work in Ireland, presented to the committee today.