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TCDSU Council Votes to Endorse Michael Kerrigan for USI President
The union's council also endorsed Amy Kelly for campaigns and Niamh Murtagh for welfare, the only two contested positions in this year's elections.
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Long-Awaited Improvements to Library Services and Facilities Announced at TCDSU Council
Repair of all lamps and plugs and repaired heating in the 24-hour library are among the improvements announced tonight.
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Patricia Callaghan, Trinity’s Academic Secretary, Awarded Honorary Membership of TCDSU Council
The rare honour was bestowed on Callaghan at TCDSU Council this evening, making her the fourth ever recipient of the award.
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Voting in Referendum on €7 million Student Centre to Begin in Late March
Voting in the referendum will take place between March 22nd and March 24th.
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New Trinity Research Reveals 1 in 20 Older Adults Suffer a Major Depressive Episode
The research, by Trinity's Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), also revealed that 48 per cent of adults over 54 provide financial assistance to their children.
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Unite to Organise Ballot, as Hopes Fade of Deal with College
The union had given College two weeks to offer a new deal to administrative staff after their first offer failed to address staff concerns.
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To Help Fund Much-Needed Practice Space, DU Dance Win £5,000
The society has had to reduce its workshops from five nights a week to one, with on-campus spaces to practice becoming unavailable.
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Addressing the Citizens’ Assembly, USI Calls for Repeal of Eighth Amendment
President of USI, Annie Hoey, outlined strong student support for repeal, and the history of the union's provision of information on abortion services.
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Trinity Secured Over €73 million in Promised Philanthropic Donations in 2015/16
This marks an increase of over €20 million on the previous year, as Trinity continues to cultivate a network of alumni.
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Counselling Service’s Addiction Support Group Experiences Low Uptake from Students
Of 193 students who requested support, only 3 per cent attended the support group last year.