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Trinity-Led Research Shows Baltic Hunter-Gatherers Adopted Farming Without the Influence of Migration

A new collaborative study has shown using ancient DNA that Baltic regions did not experience a similar migratory wave to the Western world.
By Nina Koch
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Head of Law School Condemns Sexist Comments Made by Students in Module Evaluations

In an email to students, Prof Oran Doyle condemned 'the objectification of women' by two students in anonymous module evaluation forms last year.
By Jenna Clarke-Molloy
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Ancient DNA Shows Close Genetic Proximity Between East Asians and Their Ancient Ancestors

Trinity researchers have shown that unlike Western Europeans, contemporary East Asian populations share much of the same genetic makeup of their ancient ancestors.
By Jamie Sugrue
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New Research Initiative Criticised After Concerns Over Ranking Academics

The initiative has already drawn criticism from IFUT over concerns that it might lead to competition between academics.
By Róisín Power and Sinéad Baker
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Pharmacy Students call on College’s Support to Oppose Surprise Fees and Unpaid Placement

Students are lobbying against increased final-year tuition fees and an unpaid placement in their final year.
By Brónagh Kennedy
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Only 1% of Arts Faculty Property in ‘Good Condition’, as College Plans €4m Arts Block Refurbishment

The report also finds that 41 per cent of academic areas in Trinity require modernisation.
By Dominic McGrath
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Proposal Would See Removal of Special Examinations and Pass by Compensation

A group of early stage proposals would also see a year off-books count as a repeated year.
By Róisín Power
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With Deadline for Submissions Passed, No Objections to Redesigned 250-bed Accommodation Project

Dublin City Council has verbally confirmed to Trinity that no objections have been made to the redesigned Oisín House project.
By Ciaran Molloy
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Trinity Scientists Identify Key Role of Module in Fighting Common Flu

The work discovered the role of a biological module is key in fighting viruses such as the common flu, and could lead to new options against viral infections.
By Aoife O'Donoghue
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After Council Vote, TCDSU to Formally Oppose to Loans and all Fees

While the union had been mandated to oppose fee increases, it is now mandated to support publicly funded education.
By Sinéad Baker