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91% in DIT Vote to Remain in USI
The vote in DIT follows last week's vote in Maynooth University, where students also voted to remain in USI.
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David Ola Elected JCR President on 50.5% of Vote
Ola ran on a platform of increasing society involvement in Trinity Hall and improving participation among Halls residents.
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Trinity Students Vote for Neutrality on Irish Unity, Becoming First College to Reject Pro-Unity Stance
The preferendum, which is not binding on TCDSU, saw 55 per cent of voters choose neutrality.
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Changes to Academic Year Structure now Include Revision Week Before Christmas Exam Week
The changes to the academic year structure will be implemented for the 2018/19 academic year.
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Gerry Adams Praises Student Leadership in Campaign for Irish Unity
With Sinn Féin groups helping to bring about successful referenda on three campuses, and students currently voting in Trinity, Irish unity is becoming one of the most-discussed issues in the country.
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92% of Unite Staff in Trinity Vote to Take Strike Action
SIPTU, the other union representing Trinity’s support and service staff, voted last week to take strike action.
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JCR Presidential Candidates on How They Would Lead and Represent 1,000 Students
The four candidates, Maeve Claffey, Hugh McInerney, David Ola and Bill Badger Walsh, on how they view the role of JCR President and what they'd seek to implement.
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Trinity Creates Ambitious New Taskforce to Harness Brexit Opportunities
The new taskforce, made up of some of Trinity's most senior figures, will consider how best to benefit from the opportunities created by the UK's EU exit.
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Planning Permission Granted in Lloyd Institute for Global Brain Health Institute Space
The institute will be refurbished to provide new facilities like administrative offices, meeting areas and 40 postdoctoral research laboratory spaces.
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Despite Sharp Questions, Sides More United than Divided at Unification Hustings
At the first and only hustings of the preferendum campaign, both sides squared off on the Dining Hall steps.