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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.
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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.
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Referendum for the Support of a €7 Million Student Centre Before the End of Term
In an addition to fundraising and a potential loan for the College, a new student levy introduced to fund the centre would introduced, only charging students that will get use out of the centre.
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More Than Half of Students Would Support a Tax Increase to Achieve Free Fees
18.2 per cent of over 1,000 students polled said they would not support such an increase.
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From those Helping to Implement it, Trinity Education Project Raises Concerns
The project, which is changing how undergraduates are taught and assessed, is raising concerns over resources and the Americanisation of the curriculum.
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Kevin Keane Elected President of TCDSU
Keane, running on a platform of engagement and improving College services, won on the first count with 52.9 per cent of first-preference votes.
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Damien McClean Elected Welfare Officer of TCDSU
McClean, who ran on a platform of representation and accommodation, who on the third count with 44 per cent of first-preference votes.
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Alice MacPherson Elected Education Officer of TCDSU
MacPherson, who ran on a platform of equality and diversity in the union, won on the first count, with 85.4 per cent of the vote.
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Úna Harty Elected Communications & Marketing Officer of TCDSU
Úna Harty, who ran on a platform of modernisation and engagement, won on the first count with 89 per cent of the vote.
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Jonah Craig Elected Ents Officer in TCDSU Elections
Craig, who ran on a platform of inclusivity and more diverse and frequent events, won on the first count with 84.9 per cent of the vote.