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Calls for “Reasoned Debate”, as Fellows Vote on Trinity’s Transition to Christmas Exams
The new academic year structure has already been approved by University Council, but requires the assent of the Fellows.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.