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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NUIG Officially Commits to Fossil Fuel Divestment
NUIG will divest €3.4 million, following the submission of a petition and report by a student society in November.

Sonraíodh “Ceiliuradh na mBan” ag Pointe Casaidh idir Seachtain na Gaeilge agus Seachtain na mBan
I rith oíche lán le ceol agus comhrá, chuir an comhphobal Gaelach gné dhátheangach le Seachtain Idirnáisiúnta na mban.

SIPTU Members in Trinity Vote to Take Strike Action
The dispute is over new temporary contracts and an end to staff promotions, with the second union representing non-academic staff to ballot next week.

After Calls from Student and Trade Unions, Government Suggests Raising Employer Levy to Fund Third Level
A report published today has recommended a small increase in the levy, which could provide €200 million to the sector.

New QS Subject Rankings Sees Many Trinity Subjects Slide Outside Top 100
Only two subjects remained within the top 100 places, with nursing the only subject in Trinity remaining inside the top 50 in the world at 36th.