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12 Candidates to Run in TCDSU Elections, with 4 out of 6 Races Uncontested

Announced this evening, Thomas Emmet, Kevin Keane and Bryan Mallon are to run for president in February’s elections.
By Anna Moran
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Trinity Research Finds Limpets Can Repair Their Own Shells

The shells spotted along coastal rocks are able to repair small holes in their shells such that they are as strong as before when subjected to single impacts.
By Maeve Claffey
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Student-led Protest Calls on Government to Ratify UN Disability Rights Convention

With support from students’ unions, the protest is highlighting Ireland as the only EU member state yet to ratify the UN convention.
By Sinéad Baker
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Labour Party Criticise Construction Industry for Student Accommodation “Gold Rush”

A statement criticised the focus on student housing over family homes in light of the ongoing accommodation crisis.
By Sinéad Baker
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Unions Consider Industrial Action as Trinity Ends Permanent Contracts for Service Staff

While College has said promotions will still be available for staff, Unite and Siptu have said the decision shows a lack of respect for staff.
By Dominic McGrath and Róisín Power
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New Trinity Research will Lead to Advances in the Treatment of Cancer

Findings by Trinity scientists may identify what causes resistance to radiation therapy in patients with oesophageal cancer.
By Róisín Power
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New Trinity Research Project Hopes to Deliver 5G Across Europe by 2020

The €5 million research project will be led in Ireland by Trinity's Prof Luiz Da Silva in the Connect centre, as part of an ambitious EU research project.
By Dominic McGrath
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Míshástacht Léirithe ag NUIGSU i dtreo Díothaithe Riachtanais na Gaeilge d’Uachtarán na hOllscoile

Dúirt an Comhaltas nach mbeidh sé ag tacú leis an gcinneadh na critéir earcaíochta a athrú.
By Christopher McMahon
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Trinity’s Oldest Student Honoured at Soccer Writers’ Awards

Josef Veselsky, who was also a world-renowned table tennis player, received the award to recognise his years of involvement with Shamrock Rovers and UCD Football Club.
By Jake O’Donnell
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Amidst Complaints of Inefficiency, Academic Registry Begins Enhancement Process

The online registration system has been improved and a new forum has been developed to improve relations between Academic Registry and Trinity's faculties.
By Philip McGuinness