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To Improve Representation, TCDSU to Introduce New Academic Senate Structure
The structure, which seeks to improve academic representation while reducing the workload for class representatives, will be trialled for two-years.
Two Planning Applications Seek to Improve Accessibility of Front Square Buildings
The applications, if successful, would see the introduction of platform lifts to the Chapel and Public Theatre,
Long-Awaited Student Nap Room Opens in Goldsmith Hall
The nap room, a campaign promise of Aoibhinn Loughlin, TCDSU Welfare Officer, comes as the union is working to develop more student spaces.
Review of College’s Data Protection Policy Finds Positives, But Warns of Risks
The review called for the introduction of a Data Protection Officer, as well as better data protection training.
Student Nurses Set to Lose Supervision During INMO Strike
The strike, which will take place on March 7th, will see nurses across the country take part in the work to rule campaign.
Trinity’s Luke O’Neill to Lead New Collaborative PhD Programme Between College and GlaxoSmithKline
O'Neill will be conducting interviews in the coming weeks to select candidates for the fully-funded PhD.
Complex Metrics and Rankings Committees: The Measurements Taking over Universities
From a conference in Trinity to the Provost's Rankings Committee, more energy than ever is being poured into improving a university's ranking.
Trinity to Acquire Iveagh Grounds Sports Facility in Coming Weeks
Despite previous reports that talks had reached an impasse, progress is ongoing and will be concluded in the coming weeks, according to Trinity's Chief Financial Officer.
Failure to Recruit Top Academics Sees Trinity Develop a New Method for Strategic Hires
Trinity will seek to offer more attractive salary packages, with hopes that the new strategic hires scheme could be funded by philanthropic donations.
Trinity’s Total Income Rose to €355 million in 2015/16, a 7% Increase from the Previous Year
The increase in income comes as Trinity has become less reliant on state funding, with the majority of financial support coming from non-exchequer sources.